Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken in Blast From The Past

Biography

Born 03/31/1943

Christopher Walken is that rare actor who made the successful transition from child player to adult star. Born and raised in Astoria, Queens, he studied dance as a youngster and, from the age of 10, appeared in live musicals and dramas in the so-called "Golden Age of Television" in the 1950s. (He...
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Awards

  • In 2008, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble
  • In 2003, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
  • In 2003, received ShoWest Award for Supporting Actor of the Year

Highlights

  • In 2007, Cast in the remake of John Water's "Hairspray" as Edna Turnblad’s (John Travolta) husband, Wilbur
  • In 2006, Cast opposite Robin Williams in Barry Levinson's political comedy "Man of the Year"
  • In 2006, Cast opposite Adam Sandler in the comedy "Click" directed by Frank Coraci

Family & Companions

  • Paul Walken: father (German immigrant to USA)
  • Rosalie Walken: mother (Scottish immigrant to USA)
  • Kenneth Walken: brother (Older)

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