Christopher Walken

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Credits: Far Out / Warner Bros.
Full Name
Ronald Walken
Born
March 31st, 1943
Height
6ft
Hometown
Queens, New York City, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $50 million
Partner
Georgianne Walken
Family
Christopher Walken was born to Paul Walken, a baker, and Rosalie Walken in Queens, New York City. He has two brothers, Kenneth and Glenn, both of whom also worked as actors during their younger years. Walken married casting director Georgianne Walken in 1969, and the couple have no children, a decision Walken has said allowed him to devote himself fully to his acting career.
Top Movies
'The Deer Hunter', 'Catch Me If You Can', 'Pulp Fiction', 'The Dead Zone', 'The King of New York'
Top Shows
'Severance', 'The Outlaws', 'Saturday Night Live'
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor', Bafta Award for 'Best Supporting Actor', Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series'
Fun Facts
Before becoming an actor, Christopher Walken trained as a dancer and has showcased his dance skills in numerous performances, most famously in Fatboy Slim's 'Weapon of Choice' music video. ### His birth name is Ronald Walken, but he adopted the name Christopher early in his career after a nightclub owner introduced him that way during a stage performance. ### Walken has hosted 'Saturday Night Live' multiple times, with his "More Cowbell" sketch becoming one of the show's most iconic moments.
Related Actors
Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Dennis Hopper, Willem Dafoe, John Turturro

Christopher Walken is an American actor whose distinctive voice, enigmatic screen presence and remarkable versatility have made him one of cinema’s most recognisable performers.

Beginning his career as a child actor before training as a dancer, Walken rose to prominence with his Academy Award-winning performance in ‘The Deer Hunter’. Over the following decades, he became renowned for memorable roles in films including ‘The Dead Zone’, ‘A View to a Kill’, ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Catch Me If You Can’, ‘The King of New York’, ‘Batman Returns’ and ‘Dune: Part Two’.

Equally accomplished in drama, comedy and villainous roles, Walken has built one of Hollywood’s most enduring and eclectic careers.

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Christopher Walken is an American actor best known for films including 'The Deer Hunter', 'Catch Me If You Can', 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Dead Zone'.
Yes. Christopher Walken won the Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor' for his performance in 'The Deer Hunter'.
Christopher Walken's unique speech pattern stems from his natural cadence and delivery, which have become one of his most recognisable trademarks throughout his acting career.
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