Christopher Walken

Age: 66
Height: 6'

Birth Place: Queens, New York, USA
Born: Mar. 31st, 1943

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Christopher Walken's Main TV Roles

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

BIOGRAPHY:

Nervous-looking lead and supporting actor of the American stage and films. He won an Oscar as best supporting actor for his performance in The Deer Hunter (1978). Seen in mostly supporting roles throughout the 80s and early 90s, often portraying psychologically unstable characters.

TRIVIA:

Frequently works with director 'Tim Burton (I)' (qv).
He was nominated for a 1975 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Guest Artist for his performance in "Sweet Bird of Youth," at the Academy Festival Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
Received the Shakespeare Theater's Will Award in 1994 for his contributions to classical theater.
Quit smoking cigarettes in his late thirties.
He, along with 'Nick Nolte' (qv), were both considered for the role of Han Solo in _Star Wars (1977)_ (qv).
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.
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [October 8, 2004].
Has a phobia of going too fast in cars.

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