Christopher Walken
Birth Place: Queens, NY, USA
Latest News on Christopher Walken:
Adult Film To Present Two Post Show Talkbacks At THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Sep 17, 2025)
Area Stage Will Host Celebration and Scholarship Unveiling in Honor of Broadway Producer Arthur Whitelaw (Aug 20, 2025)
Video: Peter Dinklage Discusses Challenges of Live Shakespeare (Jul 22, 2025)
Adult Film To Present Two Post Show Talkbacks At THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Sep 17, 2025)
Area Stage Will Host Celebration and Scholarship Unveiling in Honor of Broadway Producer Arthur Whitelaw (Aug 20, 2025)
Video: Peter Dinklage Discusses Challenges of Live Shakespeare (Jul 22, 2025)
BIO
The multi-talented Walken - whose iconoclastic career began on the Broadway stage in musicals - has appeared in more than 100 combined feature films and television shows. He won the Academy Award for his riveting role in the Oscar-winning best picture The Deer Hunter and was Oscar-nominated for Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can.
Some of his other many memorable film performances include Sleepy Hollow, The Dead Zone, A View to a Kill, Pulp Fiction, Wayne's World, True Romance and Annie Hall Hairspray. Pennies From Heaven, and Jersey Boys.
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STAGE CREDITS
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Christopher Walken, A Behanding in Spokane
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Christopher Walken, A Behanding in Spokane
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Christopher Walken, A Behanding In Spokane
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Christopher Walken, James Joyce's The Dead
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Obie Awards - 1981 - Performance
Christopher WalkenThe Sea Gulf
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Obie Awards - 1975 - Performance
Christopher Walken, Kid Champion
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Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Outstanding Performance
Christopher Walken, Lemon Sky
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Theatre World Awards - 1967 - Performance
Christopher Walken, The Rose Tattoo
Videos
Video: Peter Dinklage Discusses Challenges of Live Shakespeare on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-22 10:49:07
VIDEO: Sam Rockwell & Saoirse Ronan Investigate a West End Murder in the SEE HOW THEY RUN Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-06-29 09:34:24
BWW Exclusive: Creation of the Public Theater Explored in JOE PAPP IN FIVE ACTS
by Michael Major - 2022-06-01 13:33:10
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for AMERICAN MASTERS: JOE PAPP IN FIVE ACTS on PBS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-05-13 13:36:06
VIDEO: Christopher Walken Shares Thoughts on WILD MOUNTAIN THYME on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-15 09:56:02
VIDEO: Emily Blunt Talks About WILD MOUNTAIN THYME on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-11 09:25:44
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for John Patrick Shanley's WILD MOUNTAIN THYME
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-11-10 12:30:09
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE ROSE TATTOO By Tennessee Williams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-02 09:11:30
VIDEO: Sam Rockwell Talks About Winning an Oscar on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-12-06 20:20:55
Video: The Cast of 5-Star Theatricals SHREK THE MUSICAL Covers The Monkees, 'I'm A Believer'
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-15 22:52:24
New Poster and Trailer Released for NINE LIVES, in Theaters Aug. 5!
by Katricia Lang - 2016-05-20 15:47:01
VIDEO: Scarlett Johansson Performs 'Trust In Me' from Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-29 14:24:27
VIDEO: DANCING WITH THE STARS Recreates HAIRSPRAY's 'You Can't Stop the Beat'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-26 08:14:01
News
Adult Film To Present Two Post Show Talkbacks At THE CHERRY ORCHARD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
After a year-long process of ensemble exploration and rehearsals, Adult Film, in association with BKE Productions, will present a radically reimagined production of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
After a year-long process of ensemble exploration and rehearsals, Adult Film, in association with BKE Productions, will present a radically reimagined production of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Learn more!
Area Stage Will Host Celebration and Scholarship Unveiling in Honor of Broadway Producer Arthur Whitelaw
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
Area Stage will hold a heartfelt life celebration honoring the late Broadway Producer Arthur Whitelaw who was also an esteemed Area Stage's Board of Advisors member.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
Area Stage will hold a heartfelt life celebration honoring the late Broadway Producer Arthur Whitelaw who was also an esteemed Area Stage's Board of Advisors member.
Video: Peter Dinklage Discusses Challenges of Live Shakespeare
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2025
Amid rehearsals for Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park, Peter Dinklage visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new production, along with his role in the new series Dexter: Resurrection. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2025
Amid rehearsals for Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park, Peter Dinklage visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new production, along with his role in the new series Dexter: Resurrection. Watch the interview!
WICKED Movie, OH, MARY! & More Receive Pride Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025
Stage shows Oh, Mary! and Cabaret, the acclaimed Wicked movie, and Hulu's Mid-Century Modern are among the nominees at the 2025 Pride Awards. The ceremony will take place on June 29 at Lincoln Center, in commemoration of Pride Month.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025
Stage shows Oh, Mary! and Cabaret, the acclaimed Wicked movie, and Hulu's Mid-Century Modern are among the nominees at the 2025 Pride Awards. The ceremony will take place on June 29 at Lincoln Center, in commemoration of Pride Month.
John Cazale 90th Anniversary Retrospective to Play at Film Forum in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025
A retrospective of the short but extraordinary movie career of actor John Cazale, whose five films–THE GODFATHER, THE GODFATHER PART II, THE CONVERSATION, THE DEER HUNTER, DOG DAY AFTERNOON–were all Oscar Best Picture winners or nominees, will run at Film Forum from Friday, June 13 to Thursday, June 19.
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025
A retrospective of the short but extraordinary movie career of actor John Cazale, whose five films–THE GODFATHER, THE GODFATHER PART II, THE CONVERSATION, THE DEER HUNTER, DOG DAY AFTERNOON–were all Oscar Best Picture winners or nominees, will run at Film Forum from Friday, June 13 to Thursday, June 19.
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
Brittany Snow Recalls 'Bombing' Initial Audition for HAIRSPRAY Movie
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025
In 2007, Brittany Snow starred as Amber Von Tussle in the hit film adaptation of Hairspray. However, on a recent episode of Owen Thiele's In Your Dreams, the Pitch Perfect star recalled that the initial audition was far from perfect.
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025
In 2007, Brittany Snow starred as Amber Von Tussle in the hit film adaptation of Hairspray. However, on a recent episode of Owen Thiele's In Your Dreams, the Pitch Perfect star recalled that the initial audition was far from perfect.
2025 Theatre World Awards Winners Announced
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2025
Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has just announced the Honorees for Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. We have the full list of honorees!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2025
Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has just announced the Honorees for Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. We have the full list of honorees!
Kay Cole Joins Cast of THE WEDDING SINGER at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025
Broadway star Kay Cole, who portrayed Maggie in the original production of A Chorus Line, has joined the cast of The Wedding Singer at The Colony Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025
Broadway star Kay Cole, who portrayed Maggie in the original production of A Chorus Line, has joined the cast of The Wedding Singer at The Colony Theatre.
SEVERANCE Renewed for Season Three at Apple
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025
On the heels of the second season of Severance breaking records as the most-watched series on Apple TV+, the global phenomenon and hit thriller has been renewed for a third season.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025
On the heels of the second season of Severance breaking records as the most-watched series on Apple TV+, the global phenomenon and hit thriller has been renewed for a third season.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Cast of DANCING AT LUGHNASA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa, which begins previews on March 19, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa, which begins previews on March 19, 2025.
Previews: PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 31, 2025
PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIODebutto al Teatro Nazionale di Milano il 27 febbraio per poi approdare a Roma il 19 marzo per l'adattamento in italiano del musical ispirato al celebre film
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 31, 2025
PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIODebutto al Teatro Nazionale di Milano il 27 febbraio per poi approdare a Roma il 19 marzo per l'adattamento in italiano del musical ispirato al celebre film
Video: SEVERANCE Season 2 Episode 3 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of ‘Severance’ season two, premiering this Friday, January 31. The clip features Helly and Mark crawling to an undisclosed location. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of ‘Severance’ season two, premiering this Friday, January 31. The clip features Helly and Mark crawling to an undisclosed location. Watch it now!
Video: SEVERANCE Season 2 Episode 2 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the second episode of ‘Severance’ season two. The clip features an exchange between Ms. Cobel and Helena Eagan on Lumon’s plans for the refiners on the severed floor. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the second episode of ‘Severance’ season two. The clip features an exchange between Ms. Cobel and Helena Eagan on Lumon’s plans for the refiners on the severed floor. Watch it now!
Video: SEVERANCE Season 2 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode one of “Severance” season two ahead of the premiere this Friday. In Episode 201, Mark returns to work under different circumstances. Secrets from the Outie world come to light. Watch the clip now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode one of “Severance” season two ahead of the premiere this Friday. In Episode 201, Mark returns to work under different circumstances. Secrets from the Outie world come to light. Watch the clip now!
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts SEVERANCE Season 2 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024
On Saturday, from the Thunder Stage at CCXP24 in São Paulo, Brazil, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated second season of “Severance.' Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024
On Saturday, from the Thunder Stage at CCXP24 in São Paulo, Brazil, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated second season of “Severance.' Watch it now!
Video: Apple TV+ Drops Teaser for SEVERANCE Season Two
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024
Apple TV+ has debuted the teaser for the second season of its Emmy and Peabody Award-winning globally celebrated workplace thriller “Severance,” sharing a glimpse into the mysteries ahead at Lumon Industries. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024
Apple TV+ has debuted the teaser for the second season of its Emmy and Peabody Award-winning globally celebrated workplace thriller “Severance,” sharing a glimpse into the mysteries ahead at Lumon Industries. Watch it now!
John Patrick Shanley To Be Honored at The William Inge Center For The Performing Arts
by Paula Makar - Oct 23, 2024
The William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College, Independence Kansas, announces John Patrick Shanley as the Honoree for the 42nd William Inge Theatre Festival, which takes place April 17-19, 2025. Shanley will be presented with the William Inge Distinguished Achievement in the American Theatre Award. The Festival will include the 8th New Play Lab, a partnership with the Kansas Arts Commission and Independence Community College, performances, workshops, panel discussions and social events.
by Paula Makar - Oct 23, 2024
The William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College, Independence Kansas, announces John Patrick Shanley as the Honoree for the 42nd William Inge Theatre Festival, which takes place April 17-19, 2025. Shanley will be presented with the William Inge Distinguished Achievement in the American Theatre Award. The Festival will include the 8th New Play Lab, a partnership with the Kansas Arts Commission and Independence Community College, performances, workshops, panel discussions and social events.
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 15, 2024
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 15, 2024
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Christopher Walken been in?
Christopher Walken has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Christopher Walken been in?
Christopher Walken has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Christopher Walken been nominated for?
Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Behanding in Spokane, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Behanding in Spokane, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Behanding In Spokane, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead, Performance (Obie Awards) for The Sea Gulf, Performance (Obie Awards) for Kid Champion, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Lemon Sky and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Rose Tattoo.
What awards has Christopher Walken won?
Christopher Walken has won several awards for his performances, including the Obie Awards for The Sea Gulf and Kid Champion, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance for Lemon Sky, and the Theatre World Award for Performance in The Rose Tattoo.
How many shows has Christopher Walken written?
Christopher Walken has written 1 shows including Him (Playwright).
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