Topher Grace was born Christopher John Grace in New York City, New York, to Pat, a schoolmaster's assistant, and John Grace, an executive. He was raised in Darien, Connecticut. He attended boarding school in New Hampshire for two years, where he began his acting career in such musicals as "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "The Pirates of Penzance." He also tried his first shot at directing with a choose-your-own-adventure-style movie starring his classmates. He hated being called Chris in school, so he changed it to Topher as time went on. He attended New Hampshire's Brewster Academy and the University of Southern California. Grace dropped out of USC to start his show business career in _"That '70s Show" , saw him act in a high-school play--their daughter attended same high school. Apart from school plays, Grace had absolutely no acting experience before landing the role of Eric Forman.
He and his fellow cast mates from "That 70s Show" , Laura Prepon (Donna) and Danny Masterson (Hyde), have all made guest appearances on "King of the Hill" , but not in the same episode.
Didnt like being called Chris as a kid, so he changed his name to Topher by dropping Chris from Christopher for show business.
Decided not to come back for the last season of "That 70s Show" and, instead, bought an apartment in New York to be closer to his family and focus on his film career. [2005].
Attended summer camp with Chlo Sevigny , they appeared in several stage plays together. Though only a few years older, Chlo used to babysit him and his younger sister.
Wore a wig on "That 70s Show" to make his haircut look more in line with the mens hairstyles of the 1970s. This is why during the first season his hair changes color from brown to light red in some episodes.
Often seen wearing a watch on his right wrist, but appears to be ambidextrous.
Attended USC.
His favorite performances are James Stewart in Its a Wonderful Life and Bill Murray in Groundhog Day .
The directors he wants to work with the most are P.J. Hogan , Peter Sollett , Robert Zemeckis , James Cameron , Sofia Coppola , Steven Spielberg , Clint Eastwood , and Guillermo del Toro.
Corey Howard (Glenn Howerton ), the central character of the failed "That 80s Show" , was the cousin of Tophers character, Eric Forman, from "That 70s Show" .
Mother, Pat, works as a receptionist at the New Canaan Country School in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Has an extensive collection of baseball caps.
Enjoys playing tennis and even considered doing it professionally. He also enjoys soccer.
Attended the Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire; boarding school University of Southern California for one year.
Won the 2005 New Power Award for In Good Company and P.S. .
Recommended ex-girlfriend Ginnifer Goodwin for the role of Cathy Feely in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! .
Heroes are Chris Farley and David Spade.
Performed the lead role of Pseudolus, the comical narrator, in "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" at his high school. He also appeared in "Fiddler On The Roof," "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "The Pirates Of Penzance".
Contributed to and supports Barack Obama for the 2008 presidential campaign.
While in the Venom costume he used in Spider-Man 3 , he didnt drink any water during his breaks because he couldnt use the bathroom with his costume on.
To prepare for his role as Venom in Spider-Man 3 , he worked out for six months, gaining 24 pounds of muscle. He based his performance on alcoholics and drug addicts.
Dislikes the movie Space Jam . He once worked in a video shop that played it constantly.
Nephew of Susan Grace.
(June 2007) Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, attending his 10-year reunion from Brewster Academy.
(May 2012) New York City: Starring in the off-broadway play "Lonely, Im Not" until June 5th.
Godfather of Kyle Newman & Jaime King s son James.
Tophers paternal grandfather, Walter Kenneth Grace, was from Oklahoma. Tophers paternal grandmother, Muriel Cecile Hess, who was from New York City, was from an upper-class German Jewish family.
Engaged to actress and model Ashley Hinshaw [January 2015].
Friends with Laura Prepon , Ashton Kutcher , Mila Kunis , and Wilmer Valderrama.
Tophers great-great-great-aunt was Kate Wollman, who donated the funds to build New Yorks famous Wollman Rink, a public ice rink which opened in 1949. Kate was the sister of Tophers great-great-grandmother Rosa Wollman.
His acting mentors were Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp.
