after the olympics, janjigian took up a career in acting. his most notable work is that of portraying the violent drug dealer chris-r in the 2003 cult film "the room". his debut acting role, janjigian was co-star greg sestero's former roommate, who suggested him despite the suggestion by director tommy wiseau to cast scott holmes, who had already portrayed the character mike within the film, to play chris-r with a disguise.