Movie veteranChristopher Walkenhas reached his milestonebirthday, and fans now have his name trending as they celebrate the occasion. Many are talking about their favorite movies and performances from the actor, and we can be sure that there are a great many out there who are doing their best imitations of the Oscar-winning actor, known in part for his unique voice. In any case, it’s clear how popular and beloved Walken is after spending decades in show business, going by the amount of love and praise he’s getting from fans online for his special day.“Nobody can say a bad word about this legend, one of the most universally loved & respected actor in the world! HBD to Christopher Walken,” as one tweet reads.
“Idk which christopher walken movie to watch today omggg,” says someone else, having a hard time choosing which film of the actor’s many to view for the occasion.
Another fan shared a video of Walken dancing and tweeted, “I don’t usually tweet for birthdays, but Christopher Walken? Hell yes I will. Happy 80th to the man who never uses technology (no mobile; no social media) … and who started out as a dancer.”
And sharing a GIF of Walken’s iconic “cowbell” sketch fromSaturday Night Live, another fan says, “Happy Birthday to the one and only Christopher Walken! Let’s ring out those cowbells today as we help Christopher celebrate his 80th trip around the sun today!”
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It’s no surprise to see Walken getting so much attention, given how many popular films he has appeared in over the years. He won an Oscar back in 1978 for his role inThe Deer Hunter, and among his dozens of other film roles, he’s appeared in other classics likeA View to a Kill,King of New York,Pulp Fiction,True Romance,Catch Me If You Can, and many, many more. He continues to act for the big screen, with his more recent work includingThe War with Grandpa,Percy, andWild Mountain Thyme. He returns to theaters with an appearance in the upcoming sequelDune: Part Twofrom Denis Villeneuve.
In recent years, Walken has also been spending more time on the small screen. He has a key role inThe Outlaws, a British crime comedy series co-starring Stephen Merchant. Walken can also be seen starring in the Apple TV+ seriesSeverancewith Adam Scott. The highly acclaimed series has a second season currently in the works.
For now, it’s time to celebrate Walken turning 80, so perhaps that will help you figure out your Friday night plans. As for what some of the other fans are saying about the living legend, you can view some more of the birthday tribute posts for Walken below.
