Christopher Whitesell is an American television soap opera writer. He has served as either co-head writer, associate head writer, or a breakdown writer on the shows he has worked. In April 2012, he was named co-head writer of Days of Our Lives with Gary Tomlin, replacing Marlene Clark McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas who had been let go.

Biography

He is the son of Patricia and John Patrick "Jack" Whitesell. His brothers are the late film and television actor Sean Whitesell, Thomas Whitesell, talent agent Patrick Whitesell, college basketball coach James Whitesell, and director John Whitesell.

Positions held

Another World As the World Turns Days of Our Lives General Hospital Guiding Light One Life to Live Sunset Beach The Young and the Restless

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards NOMINATIONS WINS Writers Guild of America Award NOMINATIONS

HW history