Christopher John “Topher” Grace (pronounced /?to?f?r/; born July 12, 1978)is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Eric Forman on the FOX sitcom That ’70s Show, Eddie Brock/Venom in the Sam Raimi film Spider-Man 3, and Edwin in the 2010 film Predators.
He and his fellow cast mates from “That ’70s Show” (1998), Laura Prepon (Donna) and Danny Masterson (Hyde), have all made guest appearances on “King of the Hill” (1997), but not in the same episode.
Didn’t 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” (1998) 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 Chloë Sevigny, they appeared in several stage plays together. Though only a few years older, Chloë used to babysit him and his younger sister.
Wore a wig on “That ’70s Show” (1998) to make his haircut look more in line with the men’s 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 It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) and Bill Murray in Groundhog Day (1993).
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” (2002), was the cousin of Topher’s character, Eric Forman, from “That ’70s Show” (1998).
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 (2004) and P.S. (2004).
Recommended ex-girlfriend Ginnifer Goodwin for the role of Cathy Feely in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004).
Favourite book is the Bible.
Likes R&B, classic rock, and anything by Barry White.
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 (2007), he didn’t drink any water during his breaks because he couldn’t use the bathroom with his costume on.
To prepare for his role as Venom in Spider-Man 3 (2007), 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 (1996). He once worked in a video shop that played it constantly.
Nephew of Susan Grace.
On-off boyfriend of Teresa Palmer.
