Chris Warner information

Chris Warner
Shortland Street character
Portrayed by	Michael Galvin
Duration	1992–96, 2000–
First appearance	25 May 1992
Classification	Present; regular
Introduced by	Caterina De Nave (1992) Simon Bennett (2000)
In-universe information Occupation former CEO of Shortland Street Hospital Head of Surgery, Surgeon Plastic Surgeon (2004) Clinic Director/Owner (2000-2001) General Practitioner (1989-1996) Father Bruce Warner Mother Margot Warner Sisters Amanda Warner Half-brothers Guy Warner Wife Melanie Kirk (1990-1991) Tiffany Pratt (1996–1998) Alison Raynor (1998–2001) Toni Thompson (2005–2008) Rachel McKenna (2014–2018) Sons Frank Warner Finn Warner Phoenix Warner Harry Warner James Warner Daughters Sass Warner Trinity Kwan Grandsons Xin Warner Granddaughters Amelie Warner Uncles Garth Worthington Aunts Cecile Worthington Nieces Tuesday Warner First cousins Isaac Worthington

Christopher Alexander Warner^[1] is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street who has been portrayed by Michael Galvin since the show's first episode, making him the longest running original character. Galvin quit the show in 1996, but returned to the show four years later when the show underwent a revamp. In total he has been with Shortland Street for 27 of its 31 years.

Affectionately referred to by fans and the media as "Dr Love", Chris made his first appearance in the show's first episode by having an affair with his aerobics instructor. This was an infamous and controversial scene. Portrayed as spoiled and from a wealthy family that inherited the hospital that was founded by his father, the character of Chris was characterised by his patronising and illicit manner, which was contrasted in a 1994 storyline where he became addicted to morphine. Known primarily for romance related storylines, Chris has been married five times and participated in over 20 romances as well as fathering six children. He has held the CEO position several times in 2001, 2004, 2006 to 2008, 2013 and since 2016. Chris was the first member of the Warner family to join the show and he was joined by half brother Guy Warner (Craig Parker). In later years, Chris became the patriarch of a family unit made up of his sons Harry (Reid Walker) and Phoenix (Geordie Holibar). Chris has been involved in several high profile and highly rated story lines; including a 1994 car crash, nearly getting murdered by his brother in law Dominic Thompson (Shane Cortese), losing his wife to his drug-addicted brother Guy, ending up in jail after being framed for murder, surviving cancer and a heart attack, and a controversial abortion storyline.

The character of Chris is constantly noted as a backbone and "key character" of Shortland Street and his storylines have been well received. Galvin has also been praised for his portrayal of Chris. He was nominated for "Best Actor" at the Qantas TV and Film Awards 2008. Several of Chris' romances have also been praised, with both his marriage to Toni Thompson (Laura Hill) and his relationship with Rachel McKenna (Angela Bloomfield), landing the couplings the title of the show's "Golden Couple".