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Christopher Walken in 2007.
This is a complete filmography of Christopher Walken. Walken's early career began primarily in theatre and television, where he often played small roles with limited appearances. During these early stages of his career, Walken was credited as "Ken Walken" and later as "Ronnie Walken," until finally settling on "Christopher Walken." Walken began acting in films by 1969, and after a series of increasingly larger roles, won an Oscar in 1978 as Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Deer Hunter. Since then, Walken has became a highly sought-after actor, typically performing in numerous films every year.
Walken has been a primary character in two film franchises: as Gabriel the fallen angel in The Prophecy series, and as Jacob Witting in the made-for-television films based on Patricia MacLachlan's Sarah, Plain and Tall novels. Other notable roles include Johnny Smith in The Dead Zone, Captain Koons in Pulp Fiction, and Frank Abagnale Sr. in Catch Me if You Can. He is also co-producer of his film New Rose Hotel and also sing songs in some of his film includes Pennies from Heaven, Puss in Boots and Hairspray, he also tries to work a jig (dance) into his movies. Christopher Walken also stars in some TV-Series and theater plays. Walken produced, written and directed short film named Popcorn Shrimp, he also stars in another short film named Engine Trouble in 2002.
[edit] Filmography
Since his early career in television series, Walken has primarily acted in films. This list includes credits in studio films, independent films, animated films, as well as made-for-television movies. The film Popcorn Shrimp is also included, which Walken wrote, produced, and directed.
[edit] Awards and nominations
| MTV Movie Awards |
| Year |
Film |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 2000 |
Sleepy Hollow |
Nominated |
Golden Popcorn |
Best Villain |
| Saturn Awards |
| Year |
Film |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 1983 |
The Dead Zone |
Nominated |
Saturn Award |
Best Actor |
| 1991 |
The Prophecy |
Nominated |
Best Actor |
| 1999 |
Sleepy Hollow |
Nominated |
Best Actor |
| Golden Raspberry Awards |
| Year |
Film |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 2002 |
The Country Bears |
Nominated |
Razzie |
Worst Supporting Actor[4] |
| 2003 |
Gigli and Kangaroo Jack |
Nominated |
Worst Supporting Actor[5] |
| American Comedy Awards |
| Year |
Show |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 2001 |
Saturday Night Live |
Won |
American Comedy Award |
Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series |
| Hollywood Film Festival |
| Year |
Film |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 2007 |
Hairspray |
Won |
Hollywood Film Festival |
Ensemble of the Year[II] |
| Málaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema |
| Year |
Film |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 1997 |
The Addicition |
Won |
Special Mention Award |
Special Mention for Best Acting Performance |
| Shanghai International TV Festival |
| Year |
Film |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 1988 |
Deadline |
Won |
Magnolia Award |
Best Actor |
| ShoWest Convention |
| Year |
Film |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 2003 |
Poolhall Junkies, The Country Bears, Catch Me If You Can, and Plots with a View |
Won |
ShoWest Award |
Supporting Actor of the Year |
| Fango Chainsaw Awards |
| Year |
Film |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 1995 |
The Prophecy |
Won |
Fango Chainsaw Award |
Best Actor |
| VH1 Awards |
| Year |
Film |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 2001 |
Fatboy Slim: Weapon of Choice |
Won |
VH1 Award |
Best Actor in a Music Video |
^ I Tied with Wei Fan for The Parking Attendant in July.
^ II Shared with Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latifah, Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, and Allison Janney.
[edit] Special Awards
[edit] Highest-grossing films
This is a list of the top 10 highest-grossing films in which Walken has acted, according to Box Office Mojo. This does not include films in which he had a minor role, or appeared as a cameo. According to the same site, films which Walken has acted in have grossed a total of more than $1.6 billion, with an average of $31 million per film.
| Rank |
Title |
Lifetime gross (US$) |
| 1 |
Wedding Crashers |
209 million |
| 2 |
Catch Me if You Can |
164 million |
| 3 |
Batman Returns |
162 million |
| 4 |
Click |
137 million |
| 5 |
Hairspray |
118 million |
| 6 |
America's Sweethearts |
93 million |
| 7 |
Man on Fire |
77 million |
| 8 |
Mouse Hunt |
61 million |
| 9 |
The Stepford Wives |
59 million |
| 10 |
A View to a Kill |
50 million |
[edit] Television appearances
In the beginning of his acting career, Walken had relatively small roles in episodes for a number television shows. This list includes appearances in various episodes of fictional shows, while excluding appearances as himself on talk shows, interview shows, ceremonies, and the like.
^ III Credited as "Ronnie Walken."
[edit] Saturday Night Live appearances
Christopher Walken has hosted Saturday Night Live a total of seven times, and is therefore part of the "Five-Timers Club", a select group of celebrities who have hosted the show five or more times. Among Walken's roles on the show are as the title character in "The Continental" and as fictional record producer Bruce Dickinson in "More Cowbell". In 2004, The Best of Christopher Walken was released on DVD, featuring highlights from Walken's many appearances on the show.
[edit] As himself
This list includes complete appearances of Christopher Walken as himself in TV shows except Saturday Night Live.
[edit] Theater
In addition to acting for film and television, Walken has acted in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway theater productions. He has acted more than 100 additional plays including Shakespeare plays. [6] This list includes importants from them.
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Venue |
Run |
| 1952 |
The Climate of Eden[IV] |
Berton |
Martin Beck Theatre |
November 13, 1952 – November 22, 1952 |
| 1958 |
The Visit[IV] |
Karl Schill |
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre |
May 5, 1958 – July 5, 1958 |
| Morosco Theatre |
August 20, 1958 – November 29, 1958 |
| J.B.[III] |
David[V] |
ANTA Playhouse |
December 11, 1958 – October 24, 1959 |
| 1964 |
High Spirits[III] |
musical ensemble |
Alvin Theatre |
April 7, 1964 – February 27, 1965 |
| 1965 |
Baker Street |
One of the Killers |
The Broadway Theatre |
February 2, 1965 – November 30, 1965 |
| Martin Beck Theatre |
November 3, 1965 – November 14, 1965 |
| 1966 |
The Lion in Winter |
Philip Capet
(King of France) |
Ambassador Theatre |
March 3, 1966 – May 21, 1966 |
| The Rose Tattoo |
Jack Hunter |
Billy Rose Theatre |
November 9, 1966 – December 31, 1966 |
| 1967 |
The Unknown Soldier and His Wife |
Unknown Soldier |
Vivian Beaumont Theatre |
July 6, 1967 – September 16, 1967 |
| George Abbott Theatre |
September 18, 1967 – November 12, 1967 |
| 1972 |
Enemies |
Sintsov |
Vivian Beaumont Theatre |
November 9, 1972 – December 16, 1972 |
| 1973 |
The Plough and the Stars |
Jack Clitheroe |
January 4, 1973 – February 10, 1973 |
| The Merchant of Venice |
Bassanio |
March 1, 1973 – April 7, 1973 |
| 1975 |
Sweet Bird of Youth |
Chance Wayne |
Harkness Theatre |
December 29, 1975 – February 8, 1976 |
| 1984 |
Hurlyburly |
Mickey |
Ethel Barrymore Theatre |
August 7, 1984 – June 2, 1985 |
| 1995 |
Him[7] |
Elvis Presley, director, writer |
New York Shakespeare Festival |
|
| 2000 |
James Joyce's The Dead |
Gabriel Conroy |
Belasco Theatre |
January 11, 2000 – April 16, 2000 |
| 2001 |
The Seagull |
|
Delacorte Theatre |
July 24, 2001 – August 26, 2001[8] |
^ III Credited as "Ronnie Walken."
^ IV Credited as "Ken Walken."
^ V Acted as a replacement for Arnold Merritt.
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Drama Desk Awards |
| Year |
Play |
Result |
Award |
Category |
| 1970 |
Lemon Sky |
Won |
Drama Desk Award |
Outstanding Performance[9] |
| Shakespeare Theater |
| Year |
Award |
Result |
Information |
| 1994 |
Will Award |
Won |
Will award given to him for contributions to classical theater |
| Joseph Papp's Public Radio Theatre |
| Year |
Award |
Result |
Information |
| - |
Susan Stain Shiva Award |
Won[10] |
- |
^ I Tied with Tom Ahearne for Hogan's Goat (special citation).
[edit] Other media
[edit] Video games
[edit] Music video
He is reading of "The Raven" on the "Closed On Account Of Rabies" CD.
[edit] References
- General
- Specific
[edit] External links
