Chris Jaymes

Award-Winning Writer/Director Chris Jaymes has three decades in the entertainment industry, as an actor, director, and writer, and member of the Capitol Records recording artist band, Bootstraps. His acting credits include numerous network shows such as the ABC hit series LOST, Party of Five, and others. His feature film, directorial debut, In Memory of My Father, attained nearly 20 international awards and nominations, and his non-fiction book, Boxing Day was published in 2007 surrounding his experiences in the 2004 tsunami, which devastated South East Asia. His research and footage of marine mammals won the 2014 Michael Debakey Journalism Award, recognizing outstanding journalism that highlights the responsible use of animal models in recent medical discoveries and scientific breakthroughs.