Quick Facts
Born:
1942-07-24
Birthplace:
Beckley, West Virginia, USA
Credits:
102 Total Roles
Chris Sarandon
Acting
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Biography
Christopher Sarandon Jr. (born July 24, 1942) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jerry Dandrige in Fright Night (1985), Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride (1987), Detective Mike Norris in Child's Play (1988), and Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Leon Shermer in Dog Day Afternoon (1975).
Known For
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington (voice)
The Princess Bride
Prince Humperdinck
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Wesley Masoner
Dog Day Afternoon
Leon
Child's Play
Mike Norris
Orange Is the New Black
Kip Carnigan
Safe
Mayor Tremello
Charmed
Necromancer / Armand
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Christmas Movies Ever! MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Doc of Chucky MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Death Wish MOVIE | Manny |
| 2020 | The Holiday Movies That Made Us TV | Self |
| 2020 | A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion MOVIE | Prince Humperdinck |
| 2020 | Disclosure MOVIE | Leon / Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night MOVIE | Himself |
| 2015 | I Smile Back MOVIE | Roger |
| 2015 | Frank the Bastard MOVIE | Tristan Pace |