Cristo Montt
Acting

Cristo Montt

July 2, 1981 (44 years old) Recoleta, Santiago, Chile

Also known as: Cristobal Tapia-Montt, Cristobal Tapia, Cristobal Tapia Montt, Cristo Montt

Biography

Cristo Montt is a Chilean actor recognized for his versatile performances in both film and television. Born in Santiago, Chile, he spent part of his childhood in the United States before returning to his homeland. Fluent in English and Spanish, he began his acting career at the age of 12.

He gained international recognition for his role as Martin in the 2015 horror-thriller “The Stranger,” directed by Guillermo Amoedo and produced by Eli Roth. In 2016, he starred as Josh in the science fiction film “Shortwave,” directed by Ryan Gregory Phillips.

On television, Montt appeared as Carlos Pereira in both seasons of the TNT series “Good Behavior” (2016-2017), sharing the screen with Michelle Dockery and Juan Diego Botto. In 2020, he played Dave in the Amazon Prime miniseries “El Presidente,” directed by Armando Bo and produced by Fabulas’ Pablo Larraín. In 2021, he portrayed Julian Ortega in the Brazilian thriller “A Cisterna” (“The Well”), directed by Cristiano Vieira.

In 2024, Montt took on the role of Gio in Amanda Kramer’s “By Design,” a twist on the body swap genre opposite Juliette Lewis and Mamoudou Athie. He is also set to appear as Zig Zag in the upcoming 2025 thriller “Stone Cold Fox,” directed by Sophie Tabet.

His diverse roles and international projects have established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Known For

Shortwave

Shortwave

2016 • Movie

The Stranger

The Stranger

2014 • Movie

El Presidente

El Presidente

2020 • TV

Don Amor

Don Amor

2008 • TV

Videoclub

Videoclub

2014 • Movie

Feroz

Feroz

2010 • TV

Movie Credits (13)

Acting

2016

Shortwave

as Josh

2014

The Stranger

as Martin

2014

Videoclub

as Kurt M.

2025

Stone Cold Fox

as Zig Zag

2016

Mother

as Tomás

2021

A Cisterna

as Julian Ortega

2015

He Hated Pigeons

as Sebastien

2010

Humanimal

as Young Man

2026

By Design

as Gio

2013

Victoria

as Cristóbal

2007

Identity Theft

as AA Speaker

2015

Invierno

as José Francisco Reyes

2003

XS - la peor talla

as Viñuela

TV Credits (8)

Acting

2020

El Presidente

as Dave

3 episodes

2008

Don Amor

as Rodrigo Cifuentes

126 episodes

2010

Feroz

as Damián Cruz

121 episodes

2019

Los Espookys

as Father Antonio

1 episodes

2013

Secretos en el jardín

as Sergio

37 episodes

2014

Valió la pena

as Felipe Montes

73 episodes

2012

Vida por vida

as Young Mackenna

1 episodes

2010

Cartas de mujer

as Clemente

1 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 2, 1981 (44 years old)
Place of Birth
Recoleta, Santiago, Chile
Popularity
0.3

Career Stats

13
Movies
8
TV Shows