Chris Christie Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Biography

June 2024 · 3 minute read
Chris Christie Quick Info
Height5 ft 9 in
Weight105 kg
Date of BirthSeptember 6, 1962
Zodiac SignVirgo
SpouseMary Pat Foster

Chris Christie is an American politician, attorney, and political commentator who gained widespread attention while serving as the Governor of New Jersey (2010-2018).  Additionally, he announced his name as a Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election on June 6, 2023.

Born Name

Christopher James Christie

Nick Name

Chris

Sun Sign

Virgo

Born Place

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Chris attended Livingston High School and graduated in the class of 1980. He went on to study political science at the University of Delaware and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984.

Furthermore, he obtained his law degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law in 1987.

Occupation

Politician, Attorney, Political Commentator

Family

Net Worth

Chris Christie’s net worth was $5 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

105 kg or 231.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Chris Christie has dated –

  • Mary Pat Foster (1986-Present) – He wed Mary Pat Foster, who worked as an investment banker, on March 8, 1986. They have 4 children together: sons Andrew Christie (b. 1993) and Patrick Christie (b. 2000) as well as daughters Sarah Christie  (b. February 23, 1996) and Bridget Christie (b. 2003).
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    He has German, Irish, and Scottish ancestry on his father’s side and is of
    Italian/Sicilian descent on his mother’s side.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    However, his hair has turned mostly ‘Gray’ due to his advancing age.

    Eye Color

    Hazel

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Religion

    Roman Catholicism

    Chris Christie Favorite Things

    SourceIMDb, Wikipedia

    Chris Christie Facts

  • He is a huge fan of the musician, Bruce Springsteen.
  • Christie was named one of the ‘100 Most Influential People in the World’ by Time Magazine in 2013.
  • In 2005, he successfully prosecuted Charles Kushner (the New York real estate magnate and father of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner) for tax evasion, witness tampering, and making illegal campaign donations.
  • Christie tested positive for COVID-19 on October 3, 2020, and was hospitalized for a week with asthma as an underlying health concern. He reportedly contracted the virus from President Donald Trump while prepping him for the presidential debate against the eventual winner, Joe Biden. According to sources, Trump knowingly put Christie’s health at risk by not disclosing his positive test (Trump had tested positive a few days before the debate) until a few days after the debate.
  • He was allegedly considered for the role of Trump’s Vice President during the 2016 presidential election, but Trump eventually chose Mike Pence. Additionally, he was considered for the position of United States Attorney General in the Trump administration before Bill Barr was finalized.
  • Christie was a staunch supporter of Donald Trump throughout his presidency, but he broke with Trump following the January 6 Capitol attack.
  • Featured Image by Maryland GovPics / Wikimedia / CC BY 2.0

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