Chris Conroy

Chris Conroy grew up in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania - a small town just north of Pittsburgh. His Father, Kevin, works at a printing press and his mother Diane, is a painter and caretaker. His childhood revolved around education, religion, and sports. He distinguished himself as an athlete for the St. Joseph High School Spartans basketball team scoring over 1000 points and being shortlisted for Player-of-the-Year in Allegheny County. Though successful on the court, he secretly had dreams of becoming an artist. Chris made documentaries, short films, and started a rock band in his local church. He also appeared in one play during High School Arsenic and Old Lace where his love for performing started. After High School he decided to forgo a basketball scholarship to pursue a degree in Filmmaking concentrating in Cinematography. He attended Point Park University studying with accomplished Director of Photography John Rice. After graduating magna cum laude, he started working in camera depar