Known for playing Atticus Murphy, Jr. the malevolent school guidance counselor on cult TV series Todd and the Book of Pure Evil.

[6][7] In 2010 Leavins was cast in the comedy horror TV series Todd and the Book of Pure Evil as Atticus Murphy Jr.,[8] the seemingly affable school guidance counselor who is secretly in league with the Satanic cult at the heart of Crowley High.

In 2006 he started the internet show Cute with Chris, a satirical video podcast which he wrote, anchored, and produced himself from his apartment.

[13][14] The show features photos and letters sent in by viewers, which Leavins comments on, mocks, and subjects to polls on which is cutest.

[21] In 2011, alongside his fellow Todd and the Book of Pure Evil main cast-mates, won the Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance[22] for musical episode "The Phantom of Crowley High".