Before making a career of playing cops, coaches, criminals and colonels, among other characters, Chance played college football and fought as an amateur boxer, winning the Superheavyweight division of the NYC Metros tournament. He also fought in the NYC Golden Gloves, winning his first fight by knockout, only to have to subsequently drop out of the competition for work on a film. Chance has enjoyed a wide array of roles, noted for his character's intensity and presence. These characters include, among others: Randall Cody Watts Chance holds a BA from New York University and an MS from Columbia University. Chance has authored several film and television scripts, three of which are in development now. Chance is married and has three beautiful children.
Lost 25 lbs to play a cancer patient - in 8 days.
Grandson of William Fay , screenwriter 1950s & 60s ( Kid Galahad , "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" , "The Big Valley" , "Wagon Train" , "General Electric Theater" , "The 20th Century-Fox Hour" , "Alcoa Premiere" , "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" ).
Won the NYC Metros Boxing Tournament (Super Heavyweight) and after winning his first Golden Gloves bout by first round knockout, he had to drop out of the tournament for work on the Alan J. Pakula film, " The Devils Own ".
Chance was named "Honorary Marine" in 2009 for his work portraying Marine Colonel Steven "Godfather" Ferrando on Generation Kill.
Chance has had the distinct honor of portraying seven different characters on seven different Law & Order episodes.
