Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken is an American actor whose training and early work included dance and musical theatre. He won an Academy Award for his supporting performance in Michael Cimino's The Deer Hunter, released in 1978.

His subsequent films include The Dead Zone, A View to a Kill, King of New York, Batman Returns, Pulp Fiction and Catch Me If You Can. His musical background also remained part of his screen work, including performances in Pennies from Heaven and Hairspray.