Chris Arthur Basso, BHS 1980

Chris Arthur Basso was born on September 8, 1962 to Art (BHS 1950) & Marcia Basso at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, California. Sadly, Chris passed away unexpectedly, on August 26, 2025, at his Stevenson Ranch home. 

Chris, like his Father and siblings, attended Washington Elementary (1974) Muir Jr. High (1977), and Burbank Sr. High school (1980). He played one year of football at BHS under the coaching of Lipera and Auzene.

Upon graduation Chris worked as an auto mechanic and smog check technician at Chuck Mercier’s Union 76 gas station on Burbank Blvd. and San Fernando Rd.

In the mid 1980’s Chris started working, first delivering scripts to stars such as Kurt Russel, Goldie Hawn, Charlie’s Angel’s, and Steven Segal. He then transitioned to a studio transportation, production van driver, retiring in 2024 with 119 movie and TV projects in his career.

When time permitted Chris also worked as a fly fishing guide for the Sierra Drifters Guide Service in Lake Crowley, CA with his personal 21 foot Champion Bay “Champ” boat; taking guests (and teaching them) on a day of “catch & release” fly fishing. 

Additionally, when a show would wrap Chris would make fishing lures that could be purchased online or at the SDGS store.

Like his Father, Chris maintained an exemplary work ethic pitching in anywhere he could as well as being kind and generous to all that crossed his path. This earned him notoriety in the entertainment industry prompting producers & directors to request him to be part of the “on location transportation team” on future movies & shows.

Chris is survived by his younger brother Teddy Basso (BHS 1985), older sister Patti (Basso) Maisner (BHS 1975), nieces & nephews: Mallory (BHS 2011) & Mack Maisner (BHS 2014), Paige & Presley Basso, and stepmother Viola Basso of Burbank, CA.

R.I.P. Chris, you will be missed