Christopher Atkins will always be know as the boy in the Blue Lagoon with Brooke Shields. Now, he's a middle-aged man telling all in VH-1's new series Confessions of a Teen Idol. "I didn’t really want to do a reality TV show,” he told Uinterview exclusively. “It had to with how fame affected us as young men, as a father, as a son. I thought ‘Wow, that’s a really interesting angle. I've never seen that.”
Atkins initially had no interest in the acting prior to Blue Lagoon. Atkins was a lifeguard and a sailing instructor when he was first discovered. It took convincing from an agent to get him to try out for the part in Blue Lagoon.
In VH-1’s Confession Of A Teen Idol, Atkins and several other former teen idols including Baywatch's David Chokachi, attempt to get back on the public radar. “The very first episode when I am at home packing to leave, my daughter started crying on the bed. I said, 'Why are you crying?' and she said, 'Dad, I'm so happy for you. I want this to work for you,’” Atkins told Uinterview. “And that's sort of where I am in my life. My kids are graduating from college now, and I'm single again. It's my turn again. That's sort of why I did it. It was the perfect vehicle for me at this time.”
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Christopher,I think when the comment was made that you could be the next Robert Redford,they hit the nail on the head. You sould go as far as your career can take you. This is really your time to shine..I think your great.
A big fan
Sherry B
Chris, You possess such endearing qualities as a man, father, actor, ....you will become very successful in all areas of life. You deserve all that is good. God Bless~
Christopher,
I have admired you and your work for a long time. I loved the movie with the Bugs in the cave. I was channel surfing and saw you on Tyra and then when I heard you are on Teen Idol, I started to tape it and really enjoy it even though I missed a few episodes. I know that I would watch you in anything.
y question is - Is there a role/charcter that you wouldn't play? What has been your favorite role so far?
How can I get an autographed picture of you. I am not a autographed dealer, just a fan who thinks that you are fantastic.
Thank you for reading this letter Christopher.
All the best to you,
Catherine in TX
Chris, you were the guy who inspired me. You still do. Kudos & God Bless! I'd love to buy you many beers next time you are in Los Angeles!
Hugs,
Rod