Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

American actor (born 1943)
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Christopher Walken (born Ronald Walken; March 31, 1943) is an American actor. Prolific in films, television and on stage, Walken is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards. His films have grossed more than $1.6 billion in the United States alone.

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Christopher Walken was born on Wednesday, 31 March 1943 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. His full name at birth was Ronald Walken. He is best known as an actor. Walken's country of citizenship (nationality) is American. Christopher attended high school at Professional Children’s School, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (1961). For university, he studied at Hofstra University, Hempstead, Long Island, New York, USA (dropped out). His religion is listed as Christian. He is 6' (183 cm) tall and weighs 172 lbs (78 kg) with a slim build. He has blue eyes and light brown hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $50,000,000 US dollars. Christopher Walken is 81 years old and his zodiac star sign is Aries.

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Full name at birth
Ronald Walken
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Claim to fame
The Dead Zone (1983).
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Date of birth
31 March 1943
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Place of birth
Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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Actor, Singer, Dancer, Comedian, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Playwright
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Height
6' (183 cm)
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Weight
172 lbs (78 kg)
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Distinctive feature
  • Tall height
  • Hair combed back
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Residence
  • Weston, Connecticut, USA
  • Block Island, Rhode Island, USA
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Net worth
$50,000,000 USD
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High school
Professional Children’s School, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (1961)
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University
Hofstra University, Hempstead, Long Island, New York, USA (dropped out)
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ICM Partners
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Partner: Georgianne Walken (Married)
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Christopher Walken and Georgianne Thon Walken
I can't imagine being somebody else. And anything I play, my reference is completely from the planet Showbusiness. I don't know anything about anybody else, people that I've known all my life - my family, my brothers - I don't know... I only know about me.
  • He is not active on social media.
  • In 2001, he wrote and directed a short film titled Popcorn Shrimp.
  • He typically doesn’t turn down scripts to remain engaged in his work.
  • Christopher does not like eating sweet items.
  • In 1972, he got Muhammad Ali‘s boxing shorts for $40 at an auction, which he had kept framed in his house.

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