Walken, who was born as Ronald Walken in Queens, turns 73 Thursday.
Christopher Walken, born March 31, 1943, currently lives in Wilton with his wife, Georgianne.
Walken became a professional actor in 1952, and has appeared in more than 100 Hollywood films and television shows.
His best-known works include Pulp Fiction, Annie Hall, Catch Me If You Can and True Romance.
Walken has been a guest host on Saturday Night Live seven times.
He also has appeared in numerous music videos, Broadway plays and off-Broadway plays.
Walken never had any children, and has said in numerous interviews this is a driving factor behind his successful career.
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