Christopher Walken

Chris is credited for more than 100 plays. He has also voiced characters in numerous video games.

Chris is a member of Saturday Night Live's prestigious "Five Timers Club", having hosted the show six times. Along with Alec Baldwin, he has a standing invitation to host the show. He is one of the few hosts of the program who has hosted enough times to have his own recurring skit (The Continental).

In August 2006, Christopher was the subject of a hoax when a website posted a number of fictitious political quotes from him, claiming he was running for President of the United States.

Christopher won an MTV Video Music Award for choreographing his own moves in Fatboy Slim's Weapon Of Choice. He also appeared on the cover of the US release of Fatboy Slim's 2006 album, Why Try Harder, The Greatest Hits.

Chris is portrayed by Malcolm Kennard in The Mystery of Natalie Wood.

On October 4th, 2004, Christopher received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Chris was considered for the following roles: - Capt. Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - 'Number Two' in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery - Andy in Dead of Night - Han Solo in Star Wars

At the time of filming The Rundown, he had never seen the film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and was therefore reluctant to use the phrase "Oompah Loompah" in his final scene. When learning of this, director Peter Berg gave him a copy of the film, and he finally decided to use the phrase.

Christopher is only the second person in history to be nominated for both Best Supporting Actor from the Oscars, for Catch Me If You Can (2002), and Worst Supporting Actor from the Razzies, for The Country Bears (2002) in the same year. The first was James Coco, who was actually nominated for both awards for the same role in Only When I Laugh (1981).

In 1995, Chris wrote and performed in a play about Elvis Presley titled Him. In 2001, he wrote and directed a short film, Popcorn Shrimp.

In 1980, Chris was assaulted in New York when he asked two men to turn down their music. His nose was broken in the incident. In 1998, he was mugged at the Venice airport, with his The Prophecy II script being stolen, along with his glasses, keys, drivers licence, and $100 in cash. All items were later found, except for the money.

At the beginning of The Dead Zone (1983) Chris tells his to read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Sixteen years later he played The Headless Horseman in Sleepy Hollow (1999).

In the early 1960s, Christopher earned a job as one of three men dancing and singing with Andy Warhol favorite, Monique van Vooren, in her sultry nightclub act.

During the years 1954-1956, Chris alternated with his brother, Glenn, in the role of Mike Bauer on Guiding Light.

Christopher has different-colored eyes (one blue and one hazel). This condition is known as heterochromia.

Christopher is a fan of horror films that feature zombies.

Christopher read Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven for an audio book.

In 1964, Chris changed his name from Ronald to Christopher after a friend told him it suited him better. He nowadays prefers to be known informally as "Chris Walken", saying that his adopted name of "Christopher" sounds "like a sneeze".

In his 35 years in film, Christopher has acted in over 90 films. He rarely turns down a part, under the belief that making movies (whether they turn out good or bad) is always a rewarding experience.

Before taking on serious roles in movies and theatre, Chris trained as a dancer in musical theatre. He danced with Judy Garland at Liza Minnelli's 16th birthday party.

Christopher attended the Professional Children's School.

Christopher has played 3 different characters with the name Max. In 1985: (A View to a Kill); in 1992: (Batman Returns); and in 1999: (Kiss Toledo Goodbye)

Christopher is the only actor to portray a James Bond villain and win an Academy Award for it. He received the award for his role in A View to a Kill.

It was reported that Chris achieved his gaunt, hollow look of his character in The Deer Hunter by eating mainly rice and bananas.

When Christopher was a teenager, he worked as a lion tamer in a circus.

Christopher was on Natalie Wood's yacht with Robert Wagner the night she drowned.

Christopher's approx. height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)

Chris voiced the characters of a police officer, a friend of Nick Kang and George in the videogame True Crime: Streets of LA, and as Gabriel, an FBI agent, in True Crime: New York City.

In 1993, Chris played the 'Angel of Death' in Madonna's music video for Bad Girl. He also appeared in the music video for Skid Row's song, Breakin' Down', and is mentioned in the Fountains of Wayne song, Hackensack.

Chris has two brothers, Ken and Glenn, who are also actors, although not as successful as Chris. His father was a baker.

Jerry Lewis influenced Chris to make show business his career. At age 10, Chris met Jerry on The Colgate Comedy Hour, where Jerry & Dean Martin were guest hosts. Chris was an extra on the show and was in a skit with Jerry.

Chris turned down the role of Dave Kujan in The Usual Suspects. He also turned down the role of 'Jack' (the father) in Meet the Parents.

Chris met his wife Georgianne, while touring with West Side Story. They married in 1969 and Georgianne went on to be the casting agent for The Sopranos.

Chris' Awards Nominated 1979 - Golden Globe 'Best Motion Picture Actor in a Supporting Role' for The Deer Hunter 1980 - BAFTA Film Award 'Best Supporting Actor' for The Deer Hunter 1984 - Saturn Award 'Best Actor' for The Dead Zone 1991 - Emmy 'Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special' for Sarah, Plain and Tall 1994 - Shakespeare Theatre's Will Award for his contribution to cal theatre 1996 - Saturn Award 'Best Supporting Actor' for The Prophecy 2000 - Tony Award 'Best Actor (Musical)' for James Joyce's The Dead 2000 - Saturn Award 'Best Supporting Actor' for Sleepy Hollow 2000 - MTV Movie Award 'Best Villain' for Sleepy Hollow 2003 - Academy Award 'Best Supporting Actor' for Catch Me if You Can 2003 - Razzie Award 'Worst Supporting Actor' for The Country Bears 2004 - Razzie Award 'Worst Supporting Actor' for Gigli 2008 - Screen Actors Guild Award 'Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture' for Hairspray Won 1966 - Clarence Derwent Award for The Lion in Winter 1975 - Obie Award for Kid Champion 1978 - NYFCC Award 'Best Supporting Actor' for The Deer Hunter 1979 - Academy Award 'Best Supporting Actor' for The Deer Hunter 1995 - Gotham Awards 'Actor Award' 1997 - Málaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema 'Special Mention' for The Addiction 1998 - Magnolia Award 'Best Actor' for Deadline 1998 - Master Screen Artist Tribute 2001 - American Comedy Award 'Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series' for Saturday Night Live 2003 - BAFTA Film Award 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role' for Catch Me if You Can 2003 - ShoWest Award 'Supporting Actor of the Year' 2003 - Screen Actors Guild Award 'Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role' for Catch Me if You Can 2003 - NSFC Award 'Best Supporting Actor' for Catch Me if You Can 2004 - Montréal World Film Festival 'Best Actor' for Around the Bend 2005 - CineVegas International Film Festival Marquee Award 2005 - Golden Satellite Award 'Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama' for Around the Bend 2006 - MTV Video Music Award for choreographing his own moves in Fatboy Slim's Weapon Of Choice 2007 - Hollywood Film Award 'Ensemble of the Year' for Hairspray 2008 - Hasty Pudding Theatricals 'Man of the Year'