A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Christopher Walken
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born March 31, 1943Age 83
Cast appearances (5)
A face that makes you laugh.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Christopher Walken is an American actor and frequent Saturday Night Live host. His characters include the record producer Bruce Dickinson in More Cowbell and the eccentric Mr. Leonard in Census Taker. His deliberate delivery and unusual reactions give those sketches their rhythm, alongside the show’s regular ensemble.
Walken won an Academy Award for his supporting performance in The Deer Hunter and received another nomination for Catch Me If You Can. His film roles also include The Dead Zone, A View to a Kill and Pulp Fiction. His work spans stage, film and television, with a background that includes musical performance.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call