Chi Phi is known for not only strengthening the bonds of Brotherhood, but for also producing some of the finest gentlemen this country has ever seen. But did you know that some of those gentlemen went on to become quite well known?
Walter Cronkite – yes, THAT Walter Cronkite – was a Chi Phi from the University of Texas. The longtime nightly news anchorman learned sound journalistic practices both in college and while working for United Press International. “Cementing bonds of life-long friendship that can be a source of happiness through life” was his testimonial to his Chi Phi Fraternity experience.
Mark Ordesky, an Oscar-winning producer who is now the president of the Fine Line division of New Line Cinema, is a Chi Phi from the University of Southern California. He was the executive producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as a number of other films you may have seen.
Chris Hardwick, a name quickly recognizable to anyone who is a fan of AMC’s The Walking Dead and its follow-up talk show, The Talking Dead, is a Chi Phi from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has also hosted MTV’s Singled Out, he has appeared on Attack of the Show, and has had brief appearances in a number of television shows and films.
Dan Bakkedahl, a former correspondent for Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, is a Chi Phi from Florida State University. He has made guest appearances on numerous television shows, as well as had recurring roles on shows such as Community, Veep, and Legit.
And these are not the only famous Chi Phi. Adam Larson of MTV’s Road Rules 10: The Quest is a Chi Phi from Boston University, and Gabriel Cade, a participant in CBS’ hit series, Survivor, is a Chi Phi from the University of NC, Wilmington.
You never know where the path of a Chi Phi will lead, and you just never know whether that television show or movie your are watching might just star a Brother!