Chris Britton is a Canadian actor with an extensive career in film, television, stage, and voice acting, born in Toronto, Ontario. He is frequently credited under the name Chris Britton. His work is characterized by a deep foundation in classical theatre, which he has applied to a wide range of roles in both live-action and animated productions.

Britton's path to voice acting was built upon a robust stage career. He first studied acting as a teenager and was briefly a member of the Judy Jarvis Dance Company in Toronto. He went on to graduate from York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre. His early professional career was marked by prestigious engagements, including two seasons at both the Stratford Festival and the Shaw Festival, two of Canada's most renowned theatre companies. He further honed his craft by studying with the celebrated acting teacher Uta Hagen in New York City during the early 1980s. This classical training provided a strong foundation for his later work in front of the camera and in the recording booth.

In the realm of anime and animation, Britton is most recognized for his portrayal of Soichiro Yagami in the English language dub of the popular series Death Note. He voiced the character, the principled father of the protagonist and lead of the task force hunting for Kira, in 27 episodes of the anime series from 2007 to 2008, as well as in the Death Note Relight compilation films. He also appeared in the 2017 live-action Netflix film adaptation of Death Note, though in the different role of Aaron Peltz.

His most prolific and enduring voice role, however, is that of the villainous Mister Sinister in the X-Men animated universe. He first voiced the character in the 1990s series X-Men: The Animated Series, appearing in 11 episodes. Decades later, he reprised this iconic role for the critically acclaimed revival series X-Men '97, voicing Mister Sinister in six episodes of its first season. This return to a character after such a long interval is a notable highlight of his career.

Beyond these signature roles, Britton's voice work spans a variety of other animated projects and video games. He lent his voice to the Marvel Anime universe as Doctor Doom in Iron Man: Armored Adventures and as Odin in the animated film Thor: Tales of Asgard. He also voiced the legendary sorcerer Star Swirl the Bearded in several episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. In the video game world, he served as the narrator for Capcom's Dino Crisis II in 2000 and provided the voice for Iron Man in the 1995 arcade game Marvel Super Heroes.

While his voice acting is a significant part of his career, Britton has maintained a steady presence in live-action television and film. He has had recurring roles in several Canadian series, such as Richard Norton in Da Vinci's Inquest and its follow-up Da Vinci's City Hall, and has appeared in shows like Stargate Atlantis, Riverdale, and The Magicians. His film credits include roles in major motion pictures such as The Day After Tomorrow, The Final Cut opposite Robin Williams, and an adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie. While his work spans many genres and projects, his collaborations with a consistent group of directors or a specific voice acting company are not prominently documented as a defining feature of his career, with his roles being spread across various production studios.

In addition to his performance work, Chris Britton is also an accomplished screenwriter. He has received Fellowships in the Praxis Screenwriting Competition for two of his screenplays: Capital Murder, based on the true story of the lawyer who defended the last men executed in Canada, and The Good Men, an action thriller. This achievement highlights a multifaceted talent and a commitment to storytelling beyond acting.