Chris O’Donnell’s 5 Children: All About the “9-1-1: Nashville” Star's Daughters and Sons Chris O’Donnell, known for his role in 9-1-1: Nashville, has five children with his wife, Caroline O’Donnell. The couple married in 1997 and welcomed their first child, Lily, in 1999. Since then, they have added four more children: Christopher (Chip), Charlie, Finley, and Maeve. O’Donnell, who grew up with six siblings, has always prioritized family, stating that raising children is his top priority. He took a break from acting after having his children but returned to Hollywood for NCIS: Los Angeles to stay close to his family. Lily Anne O’Donnell, the eldest, was born on September 3, 1999, in New Zealand while O’Donnell was filming Vertical Limit. He was present for her birth but admitted it was a challenging experience, as he fainted during labor. Lily, who aspired to be an actress, appeared in an episode of NCIS: Los Angeles at age 10 and worked with her younger brother, Charlie. She later studied film and cinema at Boston College and worked in marketing and TV distribution for Lionsgate. Christopher “Chip” Eugene O’Donnell Jr., born in 2000, is the couple’s first son. Named after his father, Chip was a proud fan of his dad’s Batman & Robin role as Robin. As a child, he was obsessed with sports, playing soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse, basketball, tennis, and golf. Chip, now 25, has not appeared in NCIS: Los Angeles episodes, though he was set to make a cameo that never materialized due to a COVID-19 outbreak on set. Charlie, born in 2003, is the third child. His older sister Lily expressed disappointment that he wasn’t a girl, but the family celebrated his birth. Charlie, who shares a passion for acting with his sister, appeared in NCIS: Los Angeles as a younger version of O’Donnell’s character.#chris_odonnell #911_nashville #caroline_odonnell #ncis_las_vegas #lionsgate
Chris O’Donnell on Moving Out of L.A. for ‘9-1-1 Nashville’ (Exclusive) Chris O’Donnell is preparing to take on the role of firefighter Captain Dan Hart on the new series “9-1-1 Nashville,” marking his first major television series since his 14-year run on “NCIS: Los Angeles.” The actor shared insights about the transition to his new role, which required a significant life change as he relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville. O’Donnell described the move as an exciting opportunity, acknowledging the emotional weight of leaving behind his longtime home. “The change of scenery, I got to be honest with you, 14 years in L.A. was the greatest gift of all time,” he said. “All of a sudden, going to do a show in Nashville, a city I’d never been to, with a whole new cast and crew, it was just a new energy… Sometimes change could be good.” The decision to move coincided with personal challenges. O’Donnell’s family was displaced from their Pacific Palisades home following last year’s devastating wildfires. He reflected on the experience, noting, “We were out of our house for eight months after the fires, so we’re back into our house, watching the slow process of the Palisades being rebuilt.” O’Donnell’s new environment in Nashville also brought unexpected advantages. His co-star, country music singer LeAnn Rimes, served as an ideal tour guide for the actor, who admitted to being unfamiliar with the city. “It was fun to be with her in her element,” he said, highlighting the collaborative dynamic between the two. The show itself presents a unique challenge for O’Donnell, as his character is also a rodeo rider. He revealed that he had limited experience with rodeo activities before the role. “I didn’t have a lot of experiences with rodeo,” he admitted, recalling a humorous anecdote from his past.#pacific_palisades #chris_odonnell #911_nashville #leann_rimes #ncis_los_angeles
