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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

Peter Pan Live! Peter Pan Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2014
Captain Hook
A Behanding In Spokane A Behanding In Spokane
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Carmichael
The Seagull
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Sorin
James Joyce's The Dead
[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 2000
Gabriel Conroy
James Joyce's The Dead
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
James Joyce's The Dead
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Him
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Him
Othello
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Iago
Love Letters
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Coriolanus
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Coriolanus
The House of Blue Leaves
[Off-Broadway]
1986
Billy Einhorn
Hurlyburly
[Broadway]
1984
Mickey [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Hurlyburly
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Cinders
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Director
The Seagull
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Trigorin
Sweet Bird of Youth
[Broadway]
1975
Chance Wayne
Kid Champion
[Off-Broadway]
1975
Kid Champion
The Tempest
[Off-Broadway]
1974
Antonio
Troilus and Cressida
[Off-Broadway]
1973
Achilles
The Merchant of Venice
[Broadway]
1973
Bassanio
The Plough and the Stars
[Broadway]
1973
Jack Clitheroe
Enemies
[Broadway]
1972
Sintsov
The Tale of Cymbeline
[Off-Broadway]
1971
Posthumus Leonatus
Lemon Sky
[Off-Broadway]
1970
Alan
Iphigenia in Aulis
[Off-Broadway]
1967
Achilles
The Unknown Soldier and His Wife
[Broadway]
1967
Unknown Soldier
The Rose Tattoo
[Broadway]
1966
Jack Hunter
The Lion in Winter
[Broadway]
1966
Philip
Baker Street
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
One of the Killers
Best Foot Forward
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1963
Clayton

Writing

Him
Playwright

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


winner
Obie Awards - 1975 - Performance

Christopher Walken, Kid Champion


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Outstanding Performance

Christopher Walken, Lemon Sky


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1967 - Performance

Christopher Walken, The Rose Tattoo

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Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, & More Receive Nominations for SAG's Actor Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026

Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
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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!
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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.
WICKED Movie, OH, MARY! & More Receive Pride Awards Nominations Photo
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.
Kay Cole Joins Cast of THE WEDDING SINGER at The Colony Theatre Photo
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.
SEVERANCE Renewed for Season Three at Apple Photo
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.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Cast of DANCING AT LUGHNASA Photo
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.  
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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
Video: SEVERANCE Season 2 Episode 3 Sneak Peek Clip Photo
Video: SEVERANCE Season 2 Episode 3 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025

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Video: SEVERANCE Season 2 Episode 2 Sneak Peek Clip Photo
Video: SEVERANCE Season 2 Episode 2 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025

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Video: SEVERANCE Season 2 Sneak Peek Clip Photo
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!
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts SEVERANCE Season 2 Trailer Photo
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts SEVERANCE Season 2 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024

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Video: Apple TV+ Drops Teaser for SEVERANCE Season Two Photo
Video: Apple TV+ Drops Teaser for SEVERANCE Season Two
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024

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John Patrick Shanley To Be Honored at The William Inge Center For The Performing Arts Photo
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.
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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 received several prestigious awards for his performances. He won the Obie Awards for his roles in The Sea Gulf and Kid Champion. Additionally, he earned the Outstanding Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for Lemon Sky. Walken also received the Theatre World Award for his 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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