Chris Kerson

Chris Kerson is an American Actor, best known for portraying Nails in the hit series True Detective, and Willie Boy in Gotti. Chris started honing his thespian talents in drama clubs throughout his upbringing in Manhattan and Westchester, New York. Despite aiming for a career in finance, he continued performing theater during his undergraduate studies at the College of William and Mary. Following graduation, he found success as an investment banker and corporate finance analyst--notably taking one company public. Despite his early corporate achievements, Chris' passion for acting proved greater. It wasn't long before he was splitting time between LA and NY, booking theater, film and television work while sharpening his craft with prominent industry coaches. One of his primary tutors included Al Pacino's long-time mentor Charlie Laughton, whose influence would also impact the trajectory of Chris' career. Chris' Off-Broadway repertoire includes a sold-out showing of Stephan Morrow's Hur