Christophe Zajac-Denek

Christophe Zajac-Denek began his career as a drummer. For six years he toured the US and Europe with a Detroit rock group he co-founded called The Hard Lessons. After moving to Los Angeles, agents became aware of his unique size and ability. His first lengthy production job was standing in for a CGI alien on the movie Paul (2011). Having been previously focused on music, Christophe now embraced the unique world of acting. He became engrossed in the acting world and started working on TV shows and commercials. Most recently Christophe is featured on Season 3 of Twin Peaks, directed by David Lynch. He plays Ike "The Spike" Stadtler, a vicious hit man. Christophe has also done stunts and worked with horses on OZ: The Great and Powerful (2013), been a gnome dancer on Fresh Off The Boat (2016), and has been featured in Lemon (2017), Tales of Halloween (2015), and A Million Ways To Die In The West (2014). Other notable appearances include Jimmy Kimmel Live (2016), Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016). He plays drums in the bands Royal Young and Nikki Kelly. - IMDb Mini Biography By: CZD