Christopher Thornton
Actor · Writer · Producer
Born Mar 29, 1967 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Active 1999–present
Christopher Thornton is an American actor. He is known for his role as Kenny "Shammy" Shamberg in Magnum P.I., and has had numerous other film and television roles from 1990 to the present.
Filmography
Grey's Anatomy (2005) — Daniel CampbellThe Pitt (2025) — Dr. Caleb JeffersonLie to Me (2009) — Johnny WheelsCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000) — Cliff CobbMy Name Is Earl (2005) — Brett HansenPresumed Innocent (2024) — Jeremy BuckThe Lincoln Lawyer (2022) — Sam ScalesFBI: Most Wanted (2020) — Elias NelsonAlias (2001) — NevilDon't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) — Charles-MarieMagnum P.I. (2018) — Kenny 'Shammy' ShambergVice Principals (2016) — Mr. MilnerRules of Engagement (2007) — EdwardBrothers and Sisters (2006) — AaronWill & Grace (2017) — LukeClass of '09 (2023) — James RowSpeechless (2016) — ChrisPretty Persuasion (2005) — Emmett FriedmanBug (2002) — Gary (Guy Hit by Can)History of the World: Part II (2023) — Franklin RooseveltFamily Law (1999)Sympathy for Delicious (2010) — 'Delicious' Dean O'Dwyer · Writer · ProducerWelcome to California (2005) — Jim TravisMarried by Mistake (2023) — Tom Smith