Christopher Walken
Born March 31, 1943 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Christopher Walken is an American actor born Ronald Walken on March 31, 1943. He has appeared in over 100 films and television programs, including Annie Hall, The Deer Hunter, A View to a Kill, Pulp Fiction, and Hairspray. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Deer Hunter.
4
Films reviewed
7.7
Avg. rating
Dune: Part Two
Best-reviewed
1979–2024
Years active
Biography
Christopher Walken (born Ronald Walken; March 31, 1943) is an American actor. He has appeared in more than 100 films and television programs, including Annie Hall (1977), The Deer Hunter (1978), The Dogs of War (1980), The Dead Zone (1983), A View to a Kill (1985), Batman Returns (1992), True Romance (1993), Pulp Fiction (1994), Antz (1998), Vendetta (1999), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Joe Dirt (2001), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Hairspray (2007), Seven Psychopaths (2012), the first three Prophecy films, The Jungle Book (2016), and Irreplaceable You (2018). He has received a number of awards and nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Deer Hunter.
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Films featuring Christopher Walkenthat we've reviewed.
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The general public's reaction to "Dune: Part Two" is overwhelmingly positive, with many reviewers praising its technical mastery and grand scale. The film has been described as an "epitome of sci-fi epics" and a "technological masterpiece". Some viewers have noted that the story is wafer thin and stretched out over 2.5 hours, but overall, they seem to be impressed by the visuals and action sequences.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Dune: Part Two →
“The public reaction to "Catch Me If You Can" was generally positive, with many reviewers praising the film's entertainment value, performances by Hanks, DiCaprio, and Spielberg. Critics noted that the movie stays true to its source material and is well-made, with clever trailers that effectively convey the story's tone and themes.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Catch Me If You Can →
Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 3 epsas Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Late Show with David Letterman(1993)TV Series · 5 epsas Self - Guest
- Conan(2010)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Severance(2022)TV Series · 19 epsas Burt Goodman
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Pulp Fiction(1994)as Captain Koons
- 30 Rock(2006)TV Series · 1 epas Christopher Walken (voice)
- Golden Globe Awards(1944)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Presenter
- Hawaii Five-O(1968)TV Series · 1 epas Walt Kramer
- Tony Awards(1956)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Nominee
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)TV Series · 1 ep
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 8 epsas Self - Guest
- American Playhouse(1982)TV Series · 1 epas Harry Nash
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Film '72(1971)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Late Night with David Letterman(1982)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Naked City(1958)TV Series · 1 epas Brain Trust (uncredited)