Christopher Mintz-Plasse
An American actor who rocketed to cult fame as a high school nerd, forever etching a fake ID name into pop culture history.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American actor·Birthday: June 20·Millennials
Biography
Christopher Mintz-Plasse's life changed during his senior year of high school when he auditioned on a whim for a film called 'Superbad'. With no prior acting experience, he landed the role of Fogell, a socially awkward teenager whose hastily made fake ID bore the immortal alias 'McLovin'. The film's massive success in 2007 instantly made him a recognizable face, defining a specific brand of endearing, geeky character. He wisely avoided being typecast as just McLovin, embracing voice work in the 'How to Train Your Dragon' franchise as the eager Viking Fishlegs and diving into the R-rated superhero satire of the 'Kick-Ass' films as the wannabe villain Red Mist. His career has largely lived in the space of comedies and animated projects, where his distinctive voice and comedic timing continue to find an audience, proving there was lasting talent behind that one legendary fake ID.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Christopher was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Christopher Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Christopher's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made his film debut as Fogell/McLovin in the hit comedy 'Superbad' (2007), a role that became a pop culture phenomenon.
- Voiced the character Fishlegs Ingerman across all three films in the 'How to Train Your Dragon' animated franchise.
- Played the central antagonist Chris D'Amico / Red Mist in both 'Kick-Ass' (2010) and its sequel 'Kick-Ass 2' (2013).
Did You Know?
He was still in high school when he filmed 'Superbad', and attended the premiere just days after graduating.
He is an avid musician and plays bass in a band called 'The Young Rapscallions'.
The famous 'McLovin' fake ID prop from the film was auctioned for charity and sold for thousands of dollars.
“I went from being a kid in high school to having my face on a T-shirt. It was weird.”
