Chris Sarandon
Acting
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).
Born: July 24, 1942
Place of Birth: Beckley, West Virginia, USA
Known For
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are portrayed in film and television.
Goodbye, Miss 4th of July
The inspiring true-life drama of 17-year-old Niki Janus. After fleeing persecution in Greece, Niki and her family immigrate to West Virginia and begin living the American Dream. Among their friends is Big John Creed, a wise and helpful handyman. But Niki's friendship with him and her belief in freedom unwittingly bring the wrath of the Ku Klux Klan to her very doorstep. Full of courage and passion, Niki challenges the powerful Klan and, at the same time, must overcome her own fears to help the townspeople survive a horrible flu epidemic.
The Light in the Piazza: Live from Lincoln Center
In the summer of 1953, Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring Italy with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara—a beautiful, surprisingly childish young woman—loses her hat in a sudden gust. As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine, who returns it to Clara. This brief episode, charged with coincidence and fate, sparks an immediate and intense romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Margaret, extremely protective of her daughter, attempts to keep Clara and Fabrizio apart.
The Court
The Court is an American legal drama television series that aired from March 26 until April 9, 2002.
Charmed
Three sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) reunite and unlock their powers to become the Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, whose prophesied destiny is to protect innocent lives from evil beings such as demons and warlocks. Each sister possesses unique magical powers that grow and evolve, while they attempt to maintain normal lives in modern day San Francisco.
David's Mother
Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils is caught in the middle.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Psych
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
At Deep Space Nine, a space station located next to a wormhole in the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, Commander Sisko and crew welcome alien visitors, root out evildoers and solve all types of unexpected problems that come their way.
Dog Day Afternoon
Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.
Filmography
as Self
as Self
as Prince Humperdinck
as Leon / Self (archive footage)
as Roger
as Tristan Pace
as Mario Barbari
as Mike Norris (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Kip Carnigan
as Mayor Tremello
as Jay Dee
as Larry
as Judge Howard Matchick
as De Guiche
as Dr. Roark
as Zebulon 'Zeb' Kirk (voice)
as Ashton Bonaventure
as Signor Naccarelli
as Robert
as Paul Hamlin
as Homer (voice)
as Adam Clarke (2004)
as Self
as Gary Packer
as Dr. Anton Stofeles
as Luke Sinclair
as Cesar Radford
as Wesley Masoner
as Judge Barry Krumble
as Jack's Father
as Necromancer / Armand
as Dr. Peter McGrath
as Myka (voice)
as Fritz Bhaer
as Esteban Maceda
as Sammy
as Carson Walls
as Dr. Jeffrey Winslow
as St. Paul
as Reverend Current
as Max
as Reginald Matthews
as Lloyd Carson
as Sam Horowitz
as Dr. Pallas
as Lyle Morgan
as Matt Christianson
as Dr. Burke
as Gordon Mays
as Philip
as Tim
as Jack Skellington (voice)
as Martus Mazur
as Abraham Lincoln
as Cole
as Paul Solomon
as Charles Dexter Ward / Joseph Curwen
as Sgt. Tony Clemenza
as Dan
as Defense Attorney Howard Pincham
as Ben Kline / Miklos Radnoti
as John Lenczowski
as Philip Madras
as Victor Okrent
as George Janus
as Mike Norris
as Matt Whittington
as Prince Humperdinck
as Jacque Marchant
as Craig Wilkerson
as Jerry Dandrige
as Michael Ransome
as Joseph Cardone
as Bud Griggs
as Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay
as Jesus Christ
as Juan Pulido
as George Webber
as Michael Lerman
as Gordon Stuart
as Leon
as Counselor
as George
as Self