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 Nervous-looking lead and supporting actor of the American stage and films, with sandy colored hair, pale complexion and a somewhat nervous disposition. He won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Deer Hunter (1978), and has been seen in mostly character roles, often portraying psychologically unstable individuals, though that generalization would not do justice to Walken's depth and breadth of performances.Walken was born in Astoria, Queens, New York. His mother, Rosalie (Russell), was a Scottish emigrant, from Glasgow. His father, Paul W?lken, was a German emigrant, from Horst, who ran Walken's bakery. Christopher learned his stage craft, including dancing, at Hofstra University & ANTA, and picked up a Theatre World award for his performance in the revival of the Tennessee Williams play "The Rose Tattoo". Walken then first broke through into cinema in 1969 appearing in Me and My Brother (1968), before appearing alongside Sean Connery in the sleeper heist movie The Anderson Tapes (1971). His eclectic work really came to the attention of critics in 1977 with his intense portrayal of Diane Keaton suicidal younger brother in Annie Hall (1977), and then he scooped the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award in 1977 for his role as Nick in the electrifying The Deer Hunter (1978). Walken was lured back by The Deer Hunter (1978) director Michael Cimino for a role in the financially disastrous western Heaven's Gate (1980), before moving onto surprise audiences with his wonderful dance skills in Pennies from Heaven (1981), taking the lead as a school teacher with telepathic abilities in the Stephen King inspired The Dead Zone (1983) and then as billionaire industrialist Max Zorin trying to blow up Silicon Valley in the 007 adventure A View to a Kill (1985). Looking at many of Walken's other captivating screen roles, it is easy to see the diversity of his range and even his droll comedic talents with humorous appearances in Biloxi Blues (1988), Wayne's World 2 (1993), Joe Dirt (2001), Mousehunt (1997) and America's Sweethearts (2001). Most recently, he continued to surprise audiences again with his work as a heart broken and apologetic father to Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me If You Can (2002).
Bio:
Nervous-looking lead and supporting actor of the American stage and films, with sandy colored hair, pale complexion and a somewhat nervous disposition. He won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Deer Hunter (1978), and has been seen in mostly character roles, often portraying psychologically unstable individuals, though that generalization would not do justice to Walken's depth and breadth of performances.Walken was born in Astoria, Queens, New York. His mother, Rosalie (Russell), was a Scottish emigrant, from Glasgow. His father, Paul W?lken, was a German emigrant, from Horst, who ran Walken's bakery. Christopher learned his stage craft, including dancing, at Hofstra University & ANTA, and picked up a Theatre World award for his performance in the revival of the Tennessee Williams play "The Rose Tattoo". Walken then first broke through into cinema in 1969 appearing in Me and My Brother (1968), before appearing alongside Sean Connery in the sleeper heist movie The Anderson Tapes (1971). His eclectic work really came to the attention of critics in 1977 with his intense portrayal of Diane Keaton suicidal younger brother in Annie Hall (1977), and then he scooped the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award in 1977 for his role as Nick in the electrifying The Deer Hunter (1978). Walken was lured back by The Deer Hunter (1978) director Michael Cimino for a role in the financially disastrous western Heaven's Gate (1980), before moving onto surprise audiences with his wonderful dance skills in Pennies from Heaven (1981), taking the lead as a school teacher with telepathic abilities in the Stephen King inspired The Dead Zone (1983) and then as billionaire industrialist Max Zorin trying to blow up Silicon Valley in the 007 adventure A View to a Kill (1985). Looking at many of Walken's other captivating screen roles, it is easy to see the diversity of his range and even his droll comedic talents with humorous appearances in Biloxi Blues (1988), Wayne's World 2 (1993), Joe Dirt (2001), Mousehunt (1997) and America's Sweethearts (2001). Most recently, he continued to surprise audiences again with his work as a heart broken and apologetic father to Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me If You Can (2002).
Tivia:
Manages to insert a little dance number into nearly all of his roles, no matter how small, scripted or not.In his 35 years in film, he has acted in well 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.Danced with Judy Garland at Liza Minnelli's 16th birthday party.Worked briefly as a lion tamer in a circus at age 15.Doesn't use a computer or own a cell phone.Was on Natalie Wood's yacht the night she drowned.He lives in his house in the country, while his wife lives in their New York apartment. Walken says the only people he sees when he is not working are the garbage men.He said in an interview that he has never turned down a role.Has different-colored eyes (one blue and one hazel). This is a condition known as heterochromia.Was assaulted in a street in New York in 1980 when he asked two men to turn down their music. His nose was broken in the incident.He appeared on Saturday Night Live (1975) doing a Christmas medley called "Walken In A Winter Wonderland" which he dedicated to his mother who hated that he played so many villains.Is a very skilled chef.Adopted the name "Christopher" when a friend told him the name suited him better than "Ronnie". Has since stated that his adopted name sounds "like a sneeze", and he prefers to be called "Chris".Was George Lucas' second choice for the role of Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977).In order to achieve the gaunt, withdrawn and hollow look of his character in The Deer Hunter (1978), it's reported that he ate a diet consisting of only rice and bananas in preparation for this film.His wife, Georgianne Walken, and his brothers, Ken Walken & Glenn Walken, still call him "Ronnie".Has a phobia of going too fast in cars.Along with Alec Baldwin, he has a standing invitation to host Saturday Night Live (1975) every year (if scheduling permits).When he did the Russian roulette scene in The Deer Hunter (1978), he was remembering being sent to summer camp by his parents, which he hated. He felt betrayed, ostracized, alone - which he felt the character was experiencing at that point in the film.Won an MTV Video Music Award for choreographing his own dancing in Fatboy Slim's 2001 music video "Weapon Of Choice", directed by Spike Jonze.Jerry Lewis influenced Walken to make show business his career. At age 10, he met Lewis on The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), where Lewis and Dean Martin were guest hosts. Walken was an extra on the show and was in a skit with Lewis.At the time of filming The Rundown (2003), he had never seen the film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), 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.Rosie O'Donnell said he was one of the scariest people alive. Later, he appeared on her show, gave her flowers and a box of chocolates, and sang "Getting to Know You" with her.Lives in Wilton, Connecticut, and has a vacation home on Block Island, Rhode Island.Loves horror films featuring zombies.Has said that a 200-film career is not out of the question.Walken initially intended to study dancing instead of acting, but dropped out of Hofstra University after one year when he landed an off-Broadway musical "Best Foot Forward" in 1963.The son of a baker.His father, Paul W?lken (1903-2001), was a German emigrant, from Essen, and moved to New York in 1928. His mother, Rosalie (Russell), was from Glasgow, Scotland, and came to the U.S. in 1930. She lived to be 102 years old (May 16, 1907 - March 26, 2010).Quit smoking cigarettes in his late thirties.He has been a huge fan of Elvis Presley since his mid-teens.When hosting Saturday Night Live (1975), he likes to sing during his monologues (which has become a crowd pleasing favorite). So naturally, when co-hosting SNL specials, his introduction song "I'm Walkin, Im 'Talkin" (for the rhyme of his last name) is played.Was considered for the role of Capt. Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).One of the few hosts of Saturday Night Live (1975) who has hosted enough times to have his own recurring skit ("The Continental").Is widely known to be a very private man.His performance as Nick Chevotarevich in The Deer Hunter (1978) is ranked #88 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).Was named after his mother's favorite actor, Ronald Colman.Met wife, casting agent Georgianne Walken (n��e Thon), while touring with "West Side Story" in Chicago. (1963)Member of Saturday Night Live (1975)'s prestigious "Five Timers Club".Has an intense dislike of handguns.Was robbed at the airport in Venice and his The Prophecy II (1998) script, glasses, keys, drivers licence, and $100 were stolen. All items were later found, except for the money.Alternated with his brother Glenn Walken in the role of Mike Bauer on the soap opera Guiding Light (1952) (1954-1956).In 2009, he had the honor of interacting with the entire cast of Saturday Night Live (1975) at the time they were doing impersonations of him in a sketch called "Walken Family Reunion".In the early 1960s he earned a job as one of three men dancing and singing with Andy Warhol favorite Monique van Vooren in her sultry nightclub act.He has appeared in three films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Annie Hall (1977), The Deer Hunter (1978) and Pulp Fiction (1994).Wilton, Connecticut: lives there with his wife, Georgianne, and their cat, Bowtie (January 2013)Was cast in the role of Eric Qualen in Cliffhanger (1993) but left before filming began. The part went to John Lithgow.Was considered for the role of Number Two in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997).Lost out to Ryan O'Neal for the romantic lead in Love Story (1970).He and Nick Nolte were both considered for the role of Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). |
| Name: |
Christopher Walken |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Additional Crew (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Model rank: |
148 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:15:50 |
Christopher Walken profile
| Height: |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Biography: |
Nervous-looking lead and supporting actor of the American stage and films, with sandy colored hair, pale complexion and a somewhat nervous disposition. He won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Deer Hunter (1978), and has be |
| Trivia: |
Manages to insert a little dance number into nearly all of his roles, no matter how small, scripted or not.In his 35 years in film, he has acted in well 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.Danced with Judy Garland at Liza Minnelli's 16th birthday party.Worked briefly as a lion tamer in a circus at age 15.Doesn't use a computer or own a cell phone.Was on Natalie Wood's yacht the night she drowned.He lives in his house in the country, while his wife lives in their New York apartment. Walken says the only people he sees when he is not working are the garbage men.He said in an interview that he has never turned down a role.Has different-colored eyes (one blue and one hazel). This is a condition known as heterochromia.Was assaulted in a street in New York in 1980 when he asked two men to turn down their music. His nose was broken in the incident.He appeared on Saturday Night Live (1975) doing a Christmas medley called "Walken In A Winter Wonderland" which he dedicated to his mother who hated that he played so many villains.Is a very skilled chef.Adopted the name "Christopher" when a friend told him the name suited him better than "Ronnie". Has since stated that his adopted name sounds "like a sneeze", and he prefers to be called "Chris".Was George Lucas' second choice for the role of Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977).In order to achieve the gaunt, withdrawn and hollow look of his character in The Deer Hunter (1978), it's reported that he ate a diet consisting of only rice and bananas in preparation for this film.His wife, Georgianne Walken, and his brothers, Ken Walken & Glenn Walken, still call him "Ronnie".Has a phobia of going too fast in cars.Along with Alec Baldwin, he has a standing invitation to host Saturday Night Live (1975) every year (if scheduling permits).When he did the Russian roulette scene in The Deer Hunter (1978), he was remembering being sent to summer camp by his parents, which he hated. He felt betrayed, ostracized, alone - which he felt the character was experiencing at that point in the film.Won an MTV Video Music Award for choreographing his own dancing in Fatboy Slim's 2001 music video "Weapon Of Choice", directed by Spike Jonze.Jerry Lewis influenced Walken to make show business his career. At age 10, he met Lewis on The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), where Lewis and Dean Martin were guest hosts. Walken was an extra on the show and was in a skit with Lewis.At the time of filming The Rundown (2003), he had never seen the film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), 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.Rosie O'Donnell said he was one of the scariest people alive. Later, he appeared on her show, gave her flowers and a box of chocolates, and sang "Getting to Know You" with her.Lives in Wilton, Connecticut, and has a vacation home on Block Island, Rhode Island.Loves horror films featuring zombies.Has said that a 200-film career is not out of the question.Walken initially intended to study dancing instead of acting, but dropped out of Hofstra University after one year when he landed an off-Broadway musical "Best Foot Forward" in 1963.The son of a baker.His father, Paul W?lken (1903-2001), was a German emigrant, from Essen, and moved to New York in 1928. His mother, Rosalie (Russell), was from Glasgow, Scotland, and came to the U.S. in 1930. She lived to be 102 years old (May 16, 1907 - March 26, 2010).Quit smoking cigarettes in his late thirties.He has been a huge fan of Elvis Presley since his mid-teens.When hosting Saturday Night Live (1975), he likes to sing during his monologues (which has become a crowd pleasing favorite). So naturally, when co-hosting SNL specials, his introduction song "I'm Walkin, Im 'Talkin" (for the rhyme of his last name) is played.Was considered for the role of Capt. Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).One of the few hosts of Saturday Night Live (1975) who has hosted enough times to have his own recurring skit ("The Continental").Is widely known to be a very private man.His performance as Nick Chevotarevich in The Deer Hunter (1978) is ranked #88 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).Was named after his mother's favorite actor, Ronald Colman.Met wife, casting agent Georgianne Walken (n��e Thon), while touring with "West Side Story" in Chicago. (1963)Member of Saturday Night Live (1975)'s prestigious "Five Timers Club".Has an intense dislike of handguns.Was robbed at the airport in Venice and his The Prophecy II (1998) script, glasses, keys, drivers licence, and $100 were stolen. All items were later found, except for the money.Alternated with his brother Glenn Walken in the role of Mike Bauer on the soap opera Guiding Light (1952) (1954-1956).In 2009, he had the honor of interacting with the entire cast of Saturday Night Live (1975) at the time they were doing impersonations of him in a sketch called "Walken Family Reunion".In the early 1960s he earned a job as one of three men dancing and singing with Andy Warhol favorite Monique van Vooren in her sultry nightclub act.He has appeared in three films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Annie Hall (1977), The Deer Hunter (1978) and Pulp Fiction (1994).Wilton, Connecticut: lives there with his wife, Georgianne, and their cat, Bowtie (January 2013)Was cast in the role of Eric Qualen in Cliffhanger (1993) but left before filming began. The part went to John Lithgow.Was considered for the role of Number Two in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997).Lost out to Ryan O'Neal for the romantic lead in Love Story (1970).He and Nick Nolte were both considered for the role of Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). |
| Trademarks: |
Always tries to work a jig (dance) into his movies
Haunting, dark humour-filled, monologues
Distinctive, clipped delivery
Frequently plays very calm, restrained individuals with immense capacities for violence
These days his hair is always greased back or standing up |
| Quotes: |
I don't need to be made to look evil. I can do that on my own.
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I make movies that nobody will see. I've made movies that even I have never seen.
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Is typecasting really a problem?
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My hair was famous before I was.
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If you want to learn how to build a house, build a house. Don't ask anybody, just build a house. |
| Salaries: |
The Deer Hunter (1979) - $25,000 |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Others works: |
CD: Read "The Raven" on the "Closed On Account Of Rabies" CD.
Stage: Wrote / appeared in "Him".
(1993) Music video: Appeared (as "Guardian Angel") in Madonna video "Bad Girl".
(2001) Music video: Co-cho |
| Spouse: |
Georgianne Walken (January 1969 - present) |
| Children: |
No Children |
| Parents: |
Rosalie Russell
Paul W?lken |
| Relatives: |
Glenn Walken (Sibling)
Ken Walken (Sibling) |
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