Christopher Walken Then & Now: Photos From His ‘Deer Hunter’ Days To Today

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March 31, 2023 10:16AM EDT

Christopher Walken turned 80 years old on March 31 & in honor of his birthday we rounded up the best photos of him from his younger years to today.

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Christopher Walken Through The Years: Photos

Christopher Walken Through The Years: Photos — Christopher Walken turned 80 years old on March 31 & in honor of his birthday we rounded up the best photos of him from his younger years to today. The iconic actor has had an illustrious career as he received an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, & nominations for Emmy Awards & Tony Awards. From broadway to TV shows to starring in films including ‘Annie Hall’ & ‘The Deer Hunter,’ Christopher’s over 60-year acting career has been full of amazing roles & you can see photos of him from his younger years to today.

Christopher Walken is pictured on the set of the film, ‘Close Range,’ in 1985.

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Christopher Walken in 1978

Christopher Walken in 1978 — Christopher Walken looked handsome on the set of the film, ‘The Deer Hunter’ in 1978.

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Christopher Walken in 1985

Christopher Walken in 1985 — Christopher Walken rocked platinum blonde hair & a black suit on the set of the film, ‘A View To A Kill’ in 1985.

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Christopher Walken in 2001

Christopher Walken in 2001 — Christopher Walken attended Comedy Centrals’ 15th Annual American Comedy Awards in Los Angeles in 2001.

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Christopher Walken in 2003

Christopher Walken in 2003 — Christopher Walken attended the 9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 9, 2003.

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Christopher Walken in 2005

Christopher Walken in 2005 — Christopher Walken attended the DVD launch of the film ‘Raging Bull’ in New York City on January 27, 2005.

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Christopher Walken in 2007

Christopher Walken in 2007 — Christopher Walken posed at the ShoWest 2007 Convention photocall for ‘Hairspray’ in Las Vegas on March 14, 2007.

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Christopher Walken in 2008

Christopher Walken in 2008 — Christopher Walken attended the SAG Awards on January 27, 2008, in Los Angeles, when he wore this black suit & tie.

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Christopher Walken in 2008

Christopher Walken in 2008 — Christopher Walken wore this black tuxedo & bowtie when he attended Meryl Streep’s Film Society Of Lincoln Center 35th Gala Tribute in New York City on April 14, 2008.

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Christopher Walken in 2009

Christopher Walken in 2009 — Christopher Walken was the special guest on ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’ TV show on October 30, 2009.

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Christopher Walken in 2012

Christopher Walken in 2012 — Christopher Walken rocked a black sweatsuit & T-shirt at the ‘Seven Psychopaths’ photocall during the Toronto Film Festival on September 8, 2012.

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Christopher Walken in 2015

Christopher Walken in 2015 — Christopher Walken attended the world premiere of ‘The Family Fang’ during the Toronto International Film Festival at Winter Garden Theatre on September 14, 2015.

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Christopher Walken in 2016

Christopher Walken in 2016 — Christopher Walken rocked a black jacket, black trousers & a green scarf at ‘The Family Fang’ film premiere during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on April 16, 2016.

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Christopher Walken in 2018

Christopher Walken in 2018 — Christopher Walken rocked an all-black outfit at the screening of ‘Irreplaceable You’ in New York City on February 8, 2018.

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Christopher Walken in 2019

Christopher Walken in 2019 — Christopher Walken arrived at the opening ceremony red carpet event of the 9th Beijing International Film Festival on April 13, 2019.

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Christopher Walken in 2019

Christopher Walken in 2019 — Christopher Walken wore a black blazer with a black button-down shirt tucked into high-waisted black linen trousers at the 8th Champs Elysees Film Festival in Paris on June 23, 2019.

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