Christopher Walken’s 10 Best Movies, Ranked
Christopher Walken, known for his distinctive voice and eccentric characters, has had a prolific career. Here are his 10 best movies, ranked:
- The Deer Hunter (1978)
- Role: Nick
- Walken won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Pulp Fiction (1994)
- Role: Captain Koons
- Memorable monologue about a gold watch
- Catch Me If You Can (2002)
- Role: Frank Abagnale Sr.
- Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor
- The Dead Zone (1983)
- Role: Johnny Smith
- Based on Stephen King’s novel
- King of New York (1990)
- Role: Frank White
- Cult classic crime thriller
- Hairspray (2007)
- Role: Wilbur Turnblad
- Showcased Walken’s singing and dancing skills
- A View to a Kill (1985)
- Role: Max Zorin
- James Bond villain
- Seven Psychopaths (2012)
- Role: Hans
- Dark comedy with an ensemble cast
- Batman Returns (1992)
- Role: Max Shreck
- Memorable performance as a corrupt businessman
- True Romance (1993)
- Role: Vincenzo Coccotti
- Scene-stealing performance in a small but impactful role
Walken’s unique style and versatility shine through in each of these performances, cementing his status as one of Hollywood’s most distinctive actors.
