From Teenage Sensation to Peaceful Artist: A Life Transformed
In the early 1980s, few young actors rose to fame as quickly — or as intensely — as Christopher Atkins.
Practically overnight, he transformed from a regular teen with no major acting experience into one of cinema’s most recognizable faces.
His blond hair, blue eyes, and youthful innocence made him an instant sensation. Teen magazines adored him, fans idolized him, and studios…
In the early 1980s, few young actors rose to fame as quickly — or as intensely — as Christopher Atkins.
Practically overnight, he transformed from a regular teen with no major acting experience into one of cinema’s most recognizable faces.
His blond hair, blue eyes, and youthful innocence made him an instant sensation. Teen magazines adored him, fans idolized him, and studios…
