Christopher Atkins (born Christopher Atkins Bomann on February 21, 1961) is a Golden Globe-nominated American actor and was a teen idol. Biography Atkins was born in Valdese, NC to Donald Bomann and Bitsy Nebauer.While in High school Atkins was a lifeguard and sailing instructor when a friend pressured him to audition for The Blue Lagoon. He won the role over 4,000 other actors. He had no previous interest or experience in acting. Career Atkins starred in his first film at the age of nineteen years, which gained him a brief burst of fame. Read more on Last.fm