Chris Loken, born Merlin Walton Loken, on a small farm in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.Attended Arizona State University, football scholarship, Pre-Law; Law School, University of Wisc...view moreChris Loken, born Merlin Walton Loken, on a small farm in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.Attended Arizona State University, football scholarship, Pre-Law; Law School, University of Wisconsin. Actor, playwright, novelist, screenwriter. Best known for his novels COME MONDAY MORNIN' and THE BOY NEXT DOOR. Wrote story/screenplay for HOUSE OF SAND, wrote original screenplay and co-produced FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM.Owner/operator for 43 years of LoveApple Farm, fruit farm in the Hudson River Valley, New York. Presently living in California.Married to Rande Loken, nee Porath, model/actress. Two daughters: Tanya Loken, psychotherapist; Kristanna Loken, actress/producer (http://www.kristannaloken.net).view less