Christopher Walken
Known for
One of the great character actors of American cinema, of unmistakable personality and voice. Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner for 'The Deer Hunter' (1978). A frequent collaborator of prestigious directors, he shone in 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'Pulp Fiction' (1994), Spielberg's 'Catch Me If You Can' (2002) and 'Hairspray' (2007). Also famous for his side as a dancer. American actor of eccentric magnetism, recognized for his range of unsettling characters and his hypnotic presence, considered one of the great supporting players in film history.
Christopher Walken
112 Movies
10 Series
One of the great character actors of American cinema, of unmistakable personality and voice. Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner for 'The Deer Hunter' (1978). A frequent collaborator of prestigious directors, he shone in 'Annie Hall' (1977), 'Pulp Fiction' (1994), Spielberg's 'Catch Me If You Can' (2002) and 'Hairspray' (2007). Also famous for his side as a dancer. American actor of eccentric magnetism, recognized for his range of unsettling characters and his hypnotic presence, considered one of the great supporting players in film history.
Movies
Plays Emperor
Dune: Part Two
2024
Plays Captain Koons
Pulp Fiction
1994
Plays Frank Abagnale
Catch Me If You Can
2002
Plays Max Shreck
Batman Returns
1992
Plays Hessian Horseman
Sleepy Hollow
1999
Plays King Louie (voice)
The Jungle Book
2016
Plays Hatcher
The Rundown
2003
Plays Vincenzo Coccotti
True Romance
1993
Plays Paul Rayburn
Man on Fire
2004
Plays Max Zorin
A View to a Kill
1985
Plays Morty
Click
2006
Plays Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich
The Deer Hunter
1978
Plays Colonel Cutter (voice)
Antz
1998
Plays Secretary Cleary
Wedding Crashers
2005
Plays Calvin
Blast from the Past
1999
Plays Johnny Smith
The Dead Zone
1983
Plays Mike Wellington
The Stepford Wives
2004
Plays Frank White
King of New York
1990
Plays Hans Kieslowski
Seven Psychopaths
2012
Plays Wilbur Turnblad
Hairspray
2007
Plays Duane Hall
Annie Hall
1977
Plays Jerry
The War with Grandpa
2020
Plays Caesar
MouseHunt
1997
Plays Warren Sharp
Eddie the Eagle
2016
Plays Cousin Bo
Romance & Cigarettes
2006
Plays Hickey
Last Man Standing
1996
Plays Clem
Joe Dirt
2001
Plays Nathan D. Champion
Heaven's Gate
1980
Plays Jack Menken
Man of the Year
2006
Plays Dr. Walter Tinkler
Father Figures
2017
Plays Salvatore 'Sal' Maggio
Kangaroo Jack
2003
Producer
Plays Percy Schmeiser
Percy
2020
Plays Felix Perkins
Nine Lives
2016
Plays Doc
Stand Up Guys
2012
Plays Frank Featherbed
Undertaking Betty
2002
Plays The Man with the Plan
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
1995
Plays Tony Reilly
Wild Mountain Thyme
2020
Plays Mr. Smith
Nick of Time
1995
Plays Sgt. Toomey
Biloxi Blues
1988
Plays Mark Heiss
Domino
2005
Plays Gabriel
The Prophecy
1995
Plays Bobby Cahn
Wayne's World 2
1993
Plays Michael Brace
Brainstorm
1983
Plays Det. Stanley Jacobellis
Gigli
2003
Plays Warren Zell
Mistress
1992
Plays Gabriel
The Prophecy 3: The Ascent
2000
Plays Feng
Balls of Fury
2007
Plays J-Man
Envy
2004
Plays Ray Tempio
The Funeral
1996
Plays The Interviewer
Basquiat
1996
TV Shows
Plays Burt Goodman
Severance
2022
Plays Frank
The Outlaws
2021
Plays Lamprocles
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Cato the Younger
Julius Caesar
2002
Plays Chris Johannis
Naked City
1958
Plays Marty
Deadline
1959
Plays Walt Kramer
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Ben Wiley
Kojak
1973
Plays Christopher Walken (voice)
30 Rock
2006
Plays Harry Nash
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost
Full Filmography
Back in Black
Clyde
2026
Film
Dune: Part Two
Emperor
2024
Film
Severance
Burt Goodman · 19 episodes
2022–
TV
The Outlaws
Frank · 13 episodes
2021–
TV
Wild Mountain Thyme
Tony Reilly
2020
Film
Percy
Percy Schmeiser
2020
Film
The War with Grandpa
Jerry
2020
Film
The Jesus Rolls
Warden
2019
Film
Irreplaceable You
Myron
2018
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Christopher Walken and where are they from?
Christopher Walken is 83 years old, born on March 31, 1943 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Christopher Walken?
Christopher Walken is best known for roles in Pulp Fiction, Catch Me If You Can, Dune: Part Two.
How many movies has Christopher Walken been in?
Over a 70-year career (since 1956), Christopher Walken has appeared in 111 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Christopher Walken's first movie?
The career of Christopher Walken began with The Boy Who Saw Through (1956).
What is Christopher Walken's most recent movie or series?
Christopher Walken's most recent release is Back in Black, which premiered on September 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Christopher Walken appeared in?
On television, Christopher Walken has appeared in Severance, 30 Rock, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live.
Christopher Walken
1943-03-31 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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.