In this article, let's talk about the wonderful actor Chris Sarandon. We will discuss his biography, personal life and partially analyze his filmography.
Biography
Chris Sarandon was born in 1942, July 24, in the town of Beckley, West Virginia, USA. The actor's family is of Greek origin, his father and mother, Christopher and Mary, worked as restaurateurs and immigrated to the United States before the birth of the child.
At a young age, Chris became interested in music, for some time he played drums in the local band The Teen Tones, and was also a backing vocalist. Later, this band went on tour with such eminent musicians as Gene Vincent and Bobby Darin.
Studied Chris Sarandon at Woodrow Wilson High School, which is located in his hometown. Then the young man went to Washington, where he entered the Catholic University of America. Having successfully graduated from an educational institution, he received a master's degree in theater.
Acting career and filmography
Chris Sarandon played his first role in 1975, an aspiring actor appeared in the film directed by Sidney Lumit "Dog Afternoon", played the role of Shermer. Then the actor starred in the role of Michael in the horror film "Sentinel".
Over the next ten years, Chris played about 15 roles, among them the most striking was the main role in the thriller "Child's Play", the actor was introduced to the viewer as Detective Noris Mike.
Between 1990 and 2000, Chris Sarandon, whose films began to appear on the screen more and more, has established himself as an actor. During these ten years, Chris starred in 14 films. The brightest of them are listed below:
- "Resurrected" - a double role, the actor played Joseph Curwen and Charles Dexter.
- "The Nightmare Before Christmas" character Jack Skellington.
- "At a dead end" - performed by Esteban Maceda.
- "Tales from the Crypt: Blood Brothel" - JC.
- "David's mother" is Philip's boyfriend.
The actor played his last roles between 2005 and 2009 in such films as "Mean Girl", "Sea Turtles", The Chosen One, "Multiple Sarcasms", My Life in the Single Seat: A Documentary. In the latest film, the actor played himself.
In addition to the above, Chris Sarandon has played in a dozen series, but most of these roles were episodic. The actor also took part in the voice acting of the Kingdom Hearts video game series.
Private life
While studying at the university, Chris Sarandon met actress Susan Abigail, after a while the couplesigned, but in 1979 the couple divorced.
Over the next ten years, the actor managed to marry and divorce Lisa Ann Cooper, after marriage the couple left three children - Alexis, Michael and Stephanie.
In early 1994, Chris announced his intention to marry and entered into marriage, this time his chosen one was singer Joanna Gleason.
Today, the actor is 74 years old.
