Christopher Abbott is a dedicated and highly talented actor who has become more and more popular over the years. His career has spanned across several genres and media, including television and feature films. At the same time, Abbott has had a successful career in theater and has appeared in both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. He has proved, with every role that he takes on, that he can completely transform into his characters through his emotion and physicality. Even in his supporting roles, Abbott is an absolute scene-stealer.

Abbott was born in Greenwich, Connecticut and eventually studied acting at HB Studio. Soon after that, Abbott moved to New York City to pursue acting full-time. He got his start acting in Off-Broadway plays including Good Boys and True and Mouth to Mouth. Soon after, Abbott earned guest starring roles on Nurse Jackie and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In 2011, Abbott made his feature film debut in the acclaimed movie lead by Elizabeth Olsen, Martha Marcy May Marlene. Since then, Abbott has become a respected actor who still has a long career ahead of him. In fact, per Deadline, he is set to play The Foreigner in Sony's upcoming Kraven the Hunter. Until then, let's dive into his best performances so far, ranked.

7 Girls

Abbott gained a lot of recognition for his supporting role of Charlie Dattolio in the HBO series Girls. Abbott's character had a lot of layers as well as story arcs. He starts out as the clingy boyfriend to Marnie (Allison Williams), and eventually becomes a wealthy entrepreneur. In the later seasons, he returns for an episode, now as a drug dealer. Abbott gave an honest and entertaining performance every minute he was on-screen.

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6 Possessor

The 2008 film Possessor follows Tasya Vos (Andrea Risebourough), an assassin who possesses other humans when carrying out her jobs. Abbott plays Colin Tate, who is possessed by Vos and forced to commit murder. Abbott plays the role with intensity and high emotion, and even though it was a supporting character, he brings a lot to the film. In one scene in particular, we watch Tate struggle to regain control of his possessed body.

5 Black Bear

In the psychological film Black Bear, Abbott plays the character of Gabe, who is a struggling musician in the first half of the film and a director in the second half. Essentially, Abbot is playing two different characters in the same movie. His chemistry with Aubrey Plaza is top-notch, and Abbott creates tension and conflict throughout the film. His role in the second half, in particular, is totally honest, and Abbott gave it everything he has. The movie, as a whole, is very entertaining and thought-provoking from start to finish.

4 Catch-22

The Hulu series Catch-22, starring George Clooney and Abbott, was based on the acclaimed novel of the same name. The story follows John Yossarian (Abbott), a bombardier in World War II. Abbott honestly plays a conflicted soldier who is tormented by the realities of war. The actor leads the series with his charisma and gives us a unique look at a soldier during WWII. His struggles and the turmoil of his situation give us a highly entertaining character, and Abbott proved that he can carry a television show.

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3 It Comes At Night

It Comes At Night follows the lives of isolated individuals after the breakout of a deadly virus. Abbott plays Will, a man who seeks refuge for his family from a cautious survivor, Paul (Joel Edgerton). Abbott totally conveys the fear and paranoia of the circumstances. He also showcases a man who is desperate to keep his family safe. It is a solid supporting character brought to life by the emotional range of Abbott as an actor.

2 On the Count of Three

The black comedy On The Count Of Three was the directorial debut of Jerrod Carmichael. The film follows two friends, played by Carmichael and Abbott, on the final day before their suicide pact. The chemistry between Abbott and Charmichael is top-notch, and the film gives you an honest look into suicide. Abbott's character is deep, complex, and sometimes disturbing, and yet, he honestly conveys the turmoils of mental illness with his performance.

1 James White

Abbott deservingly received critical acclaim for his brilliant performance in Josh Mond's James White. Abbott plays the leading role of White, who is navigating love, friendship, and adulthood while taking care of his terminally-ill mother (Cynthia Nixon). Abbott perfectly conveys the struggles and confusion of dealing with adulthood, while also struggling with a hard-partying lifestyle. Every minute that Abbot is on-screen, he gives a deep and honest performance. With this performance, he proved that he is a major contender in Hollywood.