10 Startling Facts About Christopher Walken You Didn't Know

:moneybag:Christopher Walken has stolen clothes from film sets for decades, even admitting to it in interviews.

:baby:Walken started his entertainment career as a child model and actor, thanks to his mother's fascination with show business.

:lion:As a teenager, Walken briefly worked as a lion tamer, adding a unique qualification to his resume.

:stars:Walken was considered as a potential Han Solo in Star Wars before the role went to Harrison Ford.

:phone:Walken refuses to own a computer or cell phone, living a relatively isolated life in rural Connecticut.

Has Christopher Walken won any awards?

—Yes, Christopher Walken won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Deer Hunter.

What is Christopher Walken's real name?

—Christopher Walken's real name is Ronald.

Did Christopher Walken appear in any music videos?

—Yes, Christopher Walken appeared in Madonna's 'Bad Girl' music video and Fatboy Slim's 'Weapon of Choice' music video.

Has Christopher Walken worked with any famous directors?

—Yes, Christopher Walken has worked with directors like Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, and Martin McDonagh.

What is Christopher Walken's distinctive speaking style called?

—Christopher Walken's distinctive speaking style is often referred to as his 'Walken-esque' cadence.

00:00Christopher Walken has been working in the entertainment industry since he was a child model.

15:12Walken has a reputation for stealing clothes from film sets, sometimes wearing them during interviews.

27:45He briefly worked as a lion tamer during his teenage years.

42:03Walken was considered for the role of Han Solo in Star Wars before it went to Harrison Ford.

01:03:02He refuses to own a computer or cell phone, preferring a quiet life in rural Connecticut.