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American actor
Christopher Walken 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.Wikipedia
| Born | March 31, 1943 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Net worth | $50 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Georgianne Walken (m 1969 - present) |
| Parents | Paul Walken , Rosalie Russell |
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Videos
Christopher Walken addresses circus rumours and reveals he worked as a lion tamer as a teen!
Christopher Walken worked as a “trainee lion tamer” in a circus when he was 16, as he said he knew it was a job he wouldn't be able to turn down.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Life's a Beach
1h 28min
2011
The Maiden Heist
PG-13
1h 30min
2009
Caesar
2003
Puss in Boots
G
1h 36min
1988
Witness in the War Zone
R
1h 40min
1987
Dune: Part Two
2023
Wild Mountain Thyme
PG-13
1h 42min
2020
David Blaine: Beyond Magic
2016
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Severance | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Hairspray (2007 film) | Nominated |
| 2003 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Catch Me If You Can | Winner |
| 2003 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Supporting Role | Catch Me If You Can | Winner |
| 2003 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Catch Me If You Can | Nominated |