On This Day: March 31, Christopher Walken

 

Ronald Walken, known professionally as Christopher Walken, is an American actor. He has appeared in more than 100 films and television shows, including The Deer Hunter, Annie Hall, The Prophecy trilogy, ... 

 

Born: March 31, 1943 (age 73), Astoria, New York City, New York, United States

Height: 1.83 m

Spouse: Georgianne Walken (m. 1969)

Siblings: Glenn Walken, Ken Walken

 

Quotes

I don't need to be made to look evil. I can do that on my own.

Obviously an actor draws on his own experience.

I think that if I had grown up and had been in show business and the movies twenty five, thirty years earlier, I think I would have made a lot more musical movies. Renowned actor who appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows, and became known for his SNL cowbell skit. He has also appeared in Catch Me If You Can, Pulp Fiction, Hairspray, Eddie the Eagle and A View to Kill.
He appeared as an extra on multiple television and variety shows as a child actor under the name Ronnie Walken.
He became known for his trademark voice and dancing as well as starring in Dead Zone, Deer Hunter, and Batman Returns. He married casting director Georgianne Thon in 1969.

Happy Birthday Christopher Walken!!!