Chris Sarandon
Actor · Since 1975
Known for
An American actor with a memorable range from villains to fairy-tale figures. Born in Beckley, West Virginia, Chris Sarandon earned an Academy Award nomination for his film debut in 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975), then found lasting fame as the smug Prince Humperdinck in 'The Princess Bride' (1987) and as the singing voice of Jack Skellington in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993). A former stage actor with a rich voice, he moved easily between menace and charm. A versatile American actor of theatrical polish.
Chris Sarandon
Actor · Since 1975
38 Movies · 15 Series
An American actor with a memorable range from villains to fairy-tale figures. Born in Beckley, West Virginia, Chris Sarandon earned an Academy Award nomination for his film debut in 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975), then found lasting fame as the smug Prince Humperdinck in 'The Princess Bride' (1987) and as the singing voice of Jack Skellington in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993). A former stage actor with a rich voice, he moved easily between menace and charm. A versatile American actor of theatrical polish.
Movies
Plays Jack Skellington (voice)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
1993
Plays Mike Norris
Child's Play
1988
Plays Prince Humperdinck
The Princess Bride
1987
Plays Jay Dee
Fright Night
2011
Plays Mayor Tremello
Safe
2012
Plays Jerry Dandrige
Fright Night
1985
Plays Reverend Current
Bordello of Blood
1996
Plays Juan Pulido
Cuba
1979
Plays Gary Packer
Perfume
2001
Plays Leon
Dog Day Afternoon
1975
Plays Philip Madras
Collision Course
1989
Plays Lyle Morgan
Just Cause
1995
Plays Dr. Roark
My Sassy Girl
2008
Plays Michael Lerman
The Sentinel
1977
Plays Robert
Loggerheads
2005
Plays Charles Dexter Ward / Joseph Curwen
The Resurrected
1991
Plays Joseph Cardone
The Osterman Weekend
1983
Plays Manny
Death Wish
2024
Plays Gordon Stuart
Lipstick
1976
Plays Mario Barbari
Big Stone Gap
2014
Plays Zebulon 'Zeb' Kirk (voice)
The Chosen One
2007
Plays Tim
Dark Tide
1994
Plays Roger
I Smile Back
2015
Plays Michael Ransome
Protocol
1984
Plays Matt Christianson
Temptress
1995
Plays Tristan Pace
Frank the Bastard
2015
Plays Sammy
American Perfekt
1997
Plays Reginald Matthews
Terminal Justice
1996
Plays Esteban Maceda
Road Ends
1997
Plays Victor Okrent
Slaves of New York
1989
Plays Max
Edie & Pen
1996
Plays Sgt. Tony Clemenza
Whispers
1990
Plays Larry
Multiple Sarcasms
2010
Plays Jack's Father
Let the Devil Wear Black
1999
Plays Fritz Bhaer
Little Men
1998
Plays Signor Naccarelli
The Light in the Piazza: Live from Lincoln Center
2006
Plays Ben Kline / Miklos Radnoti
Forced March
1989
Plays Luke Sinclair
Reaper
2000
TV Shows
Plays Judge Barry Krumble
Judging Amy
1999
Plays Dr. Burke
ER
1994
Plays Defense Attorney Howard Pincham
Law & Order
1990
Plays Cesar Radford
Stark Raving Mad
1999
Plays Jeffrey Winslow
The Practice
1997
Plays St. Paul
Pulp Comics
1996
Plays Carson Walls
Perversions of Science
1997
Plays Adam Clarke (2004)
Cold Case
2003
Plays Necromancer / Armand
Charmed
1998
Plays Kip Carnigan
Orange Is the New Black
2013
Plays Dr. Pallas
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Myka (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
Plays Ashton Bonaventure
Psych
2006
Plays Martus Mazur
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Plays Cole
Picket Fences
1992
Latest Trailers
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Death Wish
Manny
2024
Orange Is the New Black
Kip Carnigan
2016Season 4
I Smile Back
Roger
2015
Frank the Bastard
Tristan Pace
2015
Big Stone Gap
Mario Barbari
2014
Safe
Mayor Tremello
2012
Fright Night
Jay Dee
2011
Multiple Sarcasms
Larry
2010
Psych
Ashton Bonaventure
2009Season 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris Sarandon and where are they from?
Chris Sarandon is 84 years old, born on July 24, 1942 in Beckley, West Virginia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Chris Sarandon?
Chris Sarandon is best known for roles in The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Princess Bride, Dog Day Afternoon.
How many movies has Chris Sarandon been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1974), Chris Sarandon has appeared in 38 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Chris Sarandon's first movie?
The career of Chris Sarandon began with The Satan Murders (1974).
What is Chris Sarandon's most recent movie or series?
Chris Sarandon's most recent release is Best Christmas Movies Ever!, which premiered on December 9, 2024.
What TV shows has Chris Sarandon appeared in?
On television, Chris Sarandon has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Orange Is the New Black, Charmed, Psych.
Chris Sarandon
1942-07-24 · Beckley, West Virginia, USA
Christopher Sarandon Jr. (born July 24, 1942) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jerry Dandrige in Fright Night (1985), Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride (1987), Detective Mike Norris in Child's Play (1988), and Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Leon Shermer in Dog Day Afternoon (1975).