Christopher Walken Quotes

A collection of quotes by Christopher Walken.

Christopher Walken is an accomplished American actor, known for his distinctive voice, distinctively intense presence, and diverse range of performances. Born on March 31, 1943, in Queens, New York City, Walken developed a passion for acting early in life, studying dance and drama as a child. He made his stage debut at the age of 10 and gradually transitioned into film and television.

Walken gained critical acclaim for his role in the 1978 film "The Deer Hunter," which earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Throughout his career, he has showcased his versatility by appearing in a wide range of genres, including dramas, comedies, and action films. Some notable movies featuring Walken include "Pulp Fiction," "Catch Me If You Can," and "Seven Psychopaths."

His distinct mannerisms and enigmatic persona have made him an unforgettable presence on screen, often portraying eccentric and unpredictable characters. Aside from his acting career, Walken has also demonstrated his talent as a dancer, appearing in music videos for various artists.

Due to his unique style and captivating performances, Walken has become an iconic figure in popular culture. With his inimitable delivery and commanding on-screen presence, he continues to captivate audiences and solidify his status as a legendary actor in the entertainment industry.

Some people can do things and get away with it. Comics are f

Some people can do things and get away with it. Comics are famously like that. Why is it that some guys can say the most horrible things and it's not offensive, it's funny?

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There probably aren't a lot of actors my age who tap dance.

There probably aren't a lot of actors my age who tap dance.

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My favorite characters are the ones that are the most succes

My favorite characters are the ones that are the most successful movies.

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I think the fact that I was raised in show business, in New

I think the fact that I was raised in show business, in New York City, in the '50s, that's affected my personality to the point that I'm a little different.

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They have a kind of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby thing going on.

They have a kind of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby thing going on.

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I think that weddings have probably been crashed since the b

I think that weddings have probably been crashed since the beginning of time. Cavemen crashed them. You go to meet girls. It makes sense.

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My hair was famous before I was.

My hair was famous before I was.

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I never know when I am being funny, and the other way too. I

I never know when I am being funny, and the other way too. I don't think you can think about that. I don't think you can try to be funny. Some people are just funny.

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I've never crashed a wedding. When I was a kid I, of course,

I've never crashed a wedding. When I was a kid I, of course, used to crash parties. Crashing a wedding is difficult though because you have to have the suit, and you have to have information in case someone catches you. You have to know at least some names and something.

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I've made movies that we're very successful that we're a com

I've made movies that we're very successful that we're a complete surprise, and I've made movies that I thought we're going to be very successful that, you know.

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I make movies that nobody will see. I've made movies that ev

I make movies that nobody will see. I've made movies that even I have never seen.

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Obviously an actor draws on his own experience.

Obviously an actor draws on his own experience.

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Laurence Olivier said in an interview once that when he play

Laurence Olivier said in an interview once that when he plays a tragedy he always aims for the funny parts, and the other way around. Because in a comedy you look for what's serious. I think that's true. Sometimes things are really funny if you're absolutely earnest. If you're really serious, it's hilarious.

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Well, I was sort of a jack-of-all-trades in show business fo

Well, I was sort of a jack-of-all-trades in show business for a long time. I was a singer and a dancer and then I got a job as an actor.

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I tend to play mostly villains and twisted people. Unsavory

I tend to play mostly villains and twisted people. Unsavory guys. I think it's my face, the way I look.

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I remember that. I was talking to him and I said how great i

I remember that. I was talking to him and I said how great it would be if actors had a tail because I have animals and a tail is so expressive. On a cat you can tell everything. You can tell if they're annoyed. You can tell whether they're scared.

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There's something dangerous about what's funny. Jarring and

There's something dangerous about what's funny. Jarring and disconcerting. There is a connection between funny and scary.

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I think early on I knew what I was going to do and it was ba

I think early on I knew what I was going to do and it was based a lot on familiarity but it was also because I didn't have a lot of skills. There was nothing I wanted t be. I didn't want to be a doctor. I wanted to be in show business.

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I've made three musical movies which is pretty good consider

I've made three musical movies which is pretty good considering that not many are made but I was lucky in other ways. I came along when independent movies were starting to boom.

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No, but way before that, I've been doing little dances in mo

No, but way before that, I've been doing little dances in movies for years. Yeah, that was an amazing chance. You know, at my age to be able to do a music dance video, very unusual.

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