Half a century of excellence
Walken is pictured here in 2004 with Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Pollak. He was honored in Hollywood with a hand- and footprints ceremony.
Walken has presented 'Saturday Night Live' on several occasions. He is pictured here with Christina Aguilera, in 2000.
Walken appeared alongside Alicia Silverstone in this 1999 romantic comedy. It received mixed reviews overall.
Walken is pictured here in 1996, at the premiere of 'Basquiat,' with fellow cast members David Bowie and Gary Oldman. The film was critically well-received.
Walken starred in David Cronenberg's commercially and critically successful film, which is viewed as one of the director's best.
Walken is pictured with his wife at the 1980 premiere of 'Heaven's Gate,' which was a complete financial and critical failure. The film has since been re-edited and critically acclaimed.
Walken appeared in Tim Burton's critically acclaimed 1999 movie as The Headless Horseman, a famous mythical figure.
Walken starred with Natalie Wood in 'Brainstorm,' which was still filming when she died by drowning in late November 1981.
While still in his twenties, Walken appeared alongside Sean Connery in this 1971 Sidney Lumet neo-noir crime film.
Walken is pictured here as a young adult of 22 years old in the mid-1960s, reading a script.
Walken appeared as villain Max Zorin in the 1985 James Bond movie 'A View to a Kill.' He is pictured alongside co-star Grace Jones.
Christopher Walken was born Ronald Walken on March 31, 1943 in Astoria, New York. He is pictured here aged 10.
Walken is pictured in 1979, holding his Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'The Deer Hunter.'
This classic 1978 film is widely regarded as one of the best films ever made, and received numerous Academy awards.
Walken appeared in the music video for Fatboy Slim's 2001 single 'Weapon of Choice.' They are pictured together at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
This 1995 classic was not well-received by critics, but has since gained a cult following. Walken delivers a fantastically evil performance.
Walken's cameo performance in an infamous scene with Dennis Hopper is seen by many as the greatest part of the 1993 film.
This raunchy comedy, which stars Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, was well received by critics in general. Walken provides some very funny moments.
Walken received an Academy Award nomination for his performance alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Steven Spielberg's highly acclaimed 2003 film.
Walken is pictured at a 2005 screening of Abel Ferrara's 1990 cult movie 'King of New York.'
Walken is pictured at the premiere of Tim Burton's 1991 film 'Batman Returns.' He appeared as the villain Max Schreck.
Walken has been a prolific actor in theater, appearing in 'Macbeth,' 'Romeo & Juliet,' 'Hamlet,' and 'Coriolanus.'
Walken appeared alongside Natasha Richardson and Rupert Everett in Paul Schrader's film adaptation of Ian McEwan's book of the same name.
Walken appears in this 2012 comedy gangster film alongside Al Pacino. It received mixed reviews from critics.
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Quentin Tarantino's breakthrough 1994 movie features Walken in a very small and darkly comical part, which justice cannot be paid to in words. It needs to be watched!
Walken appeared as Annie Hall's seemingly highly disturbed brother in Woody Allen's classic Academy Award-winning 1977 film.
Known as child star Ronnie Walken, his brothers Glenn and Ken were also child actors.
The 1980 war film has gained a cult reputation over the years, despite its very poor performance at the box office.
Christopher Walken is a fantastic character actor. Even if he's not as famous a name as some others, he is certainly instantly recognizable as a major movie star. Married since 1969, he has never had children. This is one of the reasons he cites for rarely turning down a part!
His lifestyle has led to him taking on some interesting and questionable roles, from iconic films like 'The Deer Hunter' to the raunchy comedy of 'Wedding Crashers.' With no signs of stopping as Walken prepares to step into the role of the Emperor in the forthcoming 'Dune' sequel, take a look through the gallery to discover more about the prolific actor, and the films that he said "yes" to!
Christopher Walken: The legendary actor who rarely says "no"
The prolific actor turns 80 this March 31
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Christopher Walken is a fantastic character actor. Even if he's not as famous a name as some others, he is certainly instantly recognizable as a major movie star. Married since 1969, he has never had children. This is one of the reasons he cites for rarely turning down a part!
His lifestyle has led to him taking on some interesting and questionable roles, from iconic films like 'The Deer Hunter' to the raunchy comedy of 'Wedding Crashers.' With no signs of stopping as Walken prepares to step into the role of the Emperor in the forthcoming 'Dune' sequel, take a look through the gallery to discover more about the prolific actor, and the films that he said "yes" to!