Birthday: March 31, 1943 (Aries)
Born In: Astoria, New York, United States
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).
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Also Known As: Ronald Walken
Age: 79 Years, 79 Year Old Males
Spouse/Ex-: Georgianne Walken (m. 1969)
father: Paul Walken
mother: Rosalie Russell
siblings: Glenn, Kenneth
Born Country: United States
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Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males
Ancestry: German American
U.S. State: New Yorkers
education: Hofstra University
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Awards
1979 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Deer Hunter (1978) |
2003 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Catch Me If You Can (2002) |
2001 | Best Choreography in a Video | Fatboy Slim: Weapon of Choice (2001) |
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