Chris Zylka Biography: Age, Acting Career, Personal Life and Estimated Net Worth

Chris Zylka, born Christopher Michael Settlemire on May 9, 1985, is an American actor and model. He is known for playing Blake in Shark Night, Jake Armstrong in The Secret Circle, Flash Thompson in The Amazing Spider-Man, and Tom Garvey in HBO’s The Leftovers. Zylka grew up in Howland Township, Ohio, and adopted his mother’s surname as his stage name. He left the University of Toledo to care for his ill grandfather and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. He reportedly experienced homelessness for six months before finding work in restaurants and gaining industry support. His early television credits include 90210, Hannah Montana, Everybody Hates Chris and 10 Things I Hate About You. Beyond acting, he has worked as a model and has explored contemporary art projects. His past relationships include engagements to Hanna Beth Merjos and Paris Hilton. His net worth has been estimated at between $4 million and $8 million, though such figures are not independently confirmed.

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