Christopher Walken

Career

Career

During 1953–1965During 1953–1965, he became a regular in television productions and soap operas like 'The Wonderful John Acton', 'The Guiding Light', and 'Naked City' among others. Meanwhile, his career in theatre flourished.

In 1992,In 1992, he appeared in Madonna's coffee table book, 'Sex', and also starred as a villain in the movie 'Batman Returns'.

In 1996, In 1996, Walken starred as a sadistic gangster in 'Last Man Standing', and in the same year, had a prominent role in the video game, 'Ripper'

Career

During 1953–1965, he became a regular in television productions and soap operas like 'The Wonderful John Acton', 'The Guiding Light', and 'Naked City' among others. Meanwhile, his career in theatre flourished.

At the Broadway premiere of 'The Lion in Winter', Walken played the role of King Philip of France.

It is around this time, in 1964, that he changed his name from Ronald to Christopher after a friend suggested that it suited him better.

Walken's feature film debut was a minor role in 1971 opposite Sean Connery in Sidney Lumet's 'The Anderson Tapes'.

His breakthrough role came with Woody Allen's 'Annie Hall' in 1977, in which he excelled in the role of Duane, the borderline neurotic and homicidal brother.

Walken delivered a stellar performance in 'The Deer Hunter' by Michael Cimino in 1978, one that won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Walken went through some amount of turmoil in his life during the shooting of 'Brainstorm', when his co-star, Natalie Wood, drowned near the Santa Catalina Island during a Thanksgiving boating trip on November 29.

He starred in 'A View to Kill', the James Bond film starring Roger Moore as the antagonist Max Zorin in 1985, and by this time, he had become renowned for his ability to play negative roles.

In 1992, he appeared in Madonna's coffee table book, 'Sex', and also starred as a villain in the movie 'Batman Returns'.

His next major film was 'True Romance', scripted by Quentin Tarantino. He also played a supporting role in Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction'.

In 1996, Walken starred as a sadistic gangster in 'Last Man Standing', and in the same year, had a prominent role in the video game, 'Ripper'

He played Frank Abagnale Sr. in 'Catch Me if You Can', a role that fetched him a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Through and beyond the 1990s, Walken has been a popular guest-host in 'Saturday Night Live' multiple times.

Walken played significant roles in comedies like 'Wedding Crashers' (2005) and 'Click' (2006).

He played roles of criminals in both, 'Kill the Irishman' in 2011 and 'Stand Up Guys' in 2012.

Who is Christopher Walken?

Who is Christopher Walken?

Who is Christopher Walken?

Christopher Walken is a renowned American actor who has more than a hundred films and television shows to his name. He is known in the industry as an actor who works all the time and has not been very selective about the roles he has been offered. His rise to fame was the 1977 film 'Annie Hall' by Woody Allen. Walken started off with theatre when he was still a teenager and by the early 1970s, he had begun his journey in the film industry. He is known to have undertaken a variety of projects including music videos by popular artists. He picked up the tools of his trade, as well as dancing, from the Hofstra University & ANTA. He has gained popularity in the past as a guest host in 'Saturday Night Live'. Known for his characteristic dialogue delivery and unique voice, he has played several edgy characters and criminals, but has also received positive acclaim for comedy roles. For his distinctive speech, he has often been targeted in spoofs, satires, and imitations. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'The Deer Hunter' (1978).