Chris Sarandon
Biography
Chris Sarandon is an American actor born on July 24, 1942, in Beckley, West Virginia, USA. He is known for his acting credits, with over 100 known credits. Sarandon has appeared in various films and television shows, with notable roles including Jerry Dandrige in Fright Night, Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride, Detective Mike Norris in Child's Play, and Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Leon Shermer in Dog Day Afternoon. Sarandon is also a podcast host and voice over artist, and has worked in the entertainment industry for many years.
Career overview
Chris Sarandon is an American actor born on July 24, 1942. He has appeared in numerous films and is known for his performances in various roles. One of his notable roles is as Jerry Dandrige in a 1985 film. He also played the character of Prince Humperdinck in a 1987 film. In addition, he portrayed Detective Mike Norris in a 1988 film. Furthermore, he voiced the character of Jack Skellington in a 1993 animated film.
Sarandon's acting career spans over several decades, with a wide range of film appearances. He has been involved in the film industry for many years, taking on various roles in different genres. His performances have been recognized by audiences and critics alike. He has also been involved in other creative pursuits, including voice over work and podcast hosting.
Chris Sarandon has been active in the entertainment industry for many years, with a diverse range of film credits to his name. His acting career has been marked by a variety of roles, showcasing his versatility as a performer. He continues to be involved in the film industry, with a legacy of notable performances.
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- Doc of Chucky (2024) as Self
- Death Wish (2024) as Manny
- Best Christmas Movies Ever! (2024) as Self
- Disclosure (2020) as Leon / Self (archive footage)
- The Holiday Movies That Made Us (2020) as Self
- A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020) as Prince Humperdinck
- Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive (2017)
- You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night (2016) as Himself
- I Smile Back (2015) as Roger
- Frank the Bastard (2015) as Tristan Pace
- Big Stone Gap (2014) as Mario Barbari
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Kip Carnigan
- Curse of Chucky (2013) as Mike Norris (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Safe (2012) as Mayor Tremello
- Fright Night (2011) as Jay Dee
- Multiple Sarcasms (2010) as Larry
- The Good Wife (2009) as Judge Howard Matchick
- The Unusuals (2009)
- My Sassy Girl (2008) as Dr. Roark
- Cyrano de Bergerac (2008) as De Guiche
- Cyrano de Bergerac (2008) as De Guiche
- The Chosen One (2007) as Zebulon 'Zeb' Kirk (voice)
- Psych (2006) as Ashton Bonaventure
- The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon' (2006) as Self
- The Light in the Piazza: Live from Lincoln Center (2006) as Signor Naccarelli
- Loggerheads (2005) as Robert
- The Dead Will Tell (2004) as Paul Hamlin
- Voices in Wartime (2004) as Homer (voice)
- Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' (2004) as Self
- Cold Case (2003) as Adam Clarke (2004)
- The Court (2002)
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) as Self
- Perfume (2001) as Gary Packer
- Rescued from the Closet (2001) as Self
- As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001) as Self
- Race Against Time (2000) as Dr. Anton Stofeles
- Reaper (2000) as Luke Sinclair
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Wesley Masoner
- Judging Amy (1999) as Judge Barry Krumble
- Stark Raving Mad (1999) as Cesar Radford
- Let the Devil Wear Black (1999) as Jack's Father
- Charmed (1998) as Necromancer / Armand
- Felicity (1998) as Dr. Peter McGrath
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Myka (voice)
- Little Men (1998) as Fritz Bhaer
- The Practice (1997) as Dr. Jeffrey Winslow
- Perversions of Science (1997) as Carson Walls
- American Perfekt (1997) as Sammy
- Road Ends (1997) as Esteban Maceda
- Bordello of Blood (1996) as Reverend Current
- Pulp Comics (1996) as St. Paul
- Terminal Justice (1996) as Reginald Matthews
- Edie & Pen (1996) as Max
- Vampires: Thirst for the Truth (1996) as Self
- The Vampyre Wars (1996)
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Dr. Pallas
- Just Cause (1995) as Lyle Morgan
- No Greater Love (1995) as Sam Horowitz
- Temptress (1995) as Matt Christianson
- When the Dark Man Calls (1995) as Lloyd Carson
- ER (1994) as Dr. Burke
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Gordon Mays
- David's Mother (1994) as Philip
- Dark Tide (1994) as Tim
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Martus Mazur
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) as Jack Skellington (voice)
- Picket Fences (1992) as Cole
- Love & War (1992)
- A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story (1992) as Paul Solomon
- Lincoln and the War Within (1992) as Abraham Lincoln
- The Resurrected (1991) as Charles Dexter Ward / Joseph Curwen
- Law & Order (1990) as Defense Attorney Howard Pincham
- The Stranger Within (1990) as Dan
- Whispers (1990) as Sgt. Tony Clemenza
- Shangri-La Plaza (1990) as Victorio
- Collision Course (1989) as Philip Madras
- Slaves of New York (1989) as Victor Okrent
- Forced March (1989) as Ben Kline / Miklos Radnoti
- Tailspin: Behind the Korean Airliner Tragedy (1989) as John Lenczowski
- Child's Play (1988) as Mike Norris
- Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child's Play (1988) as Himself
- Goodbye, Miss 4th of July (1988) as George Janus
- The Princess Bride (1987) as Prince Humperdinck
- Mayflower Madam (1987) as Matt Whittington
- Frankenstein (1986) as The Creature
- Liberty (1986) as Jacque Marchant
- Fright Night (1985) as Jerry Dandrige
- This Child Is Mine (1985) as Craig Wilkerson
- Protocol (1984) as Michael Ransome
- The Osterman Weekend (1983) as Joseph Cardone
- Broken Promise (1981) as Bud Griggs
- A Tale of Two Cities (1980) as Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay
- The Day Christ Died (1980) as Jesus Christ
- Cuba (1979) as Juan Pulido
- You Can't Go Home Again (1979) as George Webber
- The Sentinel (1977) as Michael Lerman
- Lipstick (1976) as Gordon Stuart
- Dog Day Afternoon (1975) as Leon
- Thursday's Game (1974) as Counselor
- The Satan Murders (1974) as George
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self