Chris Sarandon - Actor Profile

Chris Sarandon

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 24, 1942
Birth Place: Beckley, West Virginia, USA

About Chris Sarandon

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).

Best Chris Sarandon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chris Sarandon's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Vampires: Thirst for the Truth (1996) movie poster
★10.0

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth — A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literar

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

1996•Documentary
★10.0
Goodbye, Miss 4th of July (1988) movie poster
★10.0

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 immigr

Goodbye, Miss 4th of July

1988•Drama
★10.0
The Light in the Piazza: Live from Lincoln Center (2006) movie poster
★10.0

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.

The Light in the Piazza: Live from Lincoln Center

2006•Music
★8.1
David's Mother (1994) movie poster
★8.1

David's Mother — Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker d

David's Mother

1994•Drama
★7.8
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) movie poster
★7.8

Dog Day Afternoon — Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a

Dog Day Afternoon

1975•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chris Sarandon.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Best Christmas Movies Ever! Self Hit Similar →
2024 Doc of Chucky Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion Prince Humperdinck Average Similar →
2020 Disclosure Leon / Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive - Super Hit Similar →
2016 You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night Himself Hit Similar →
2015 I Smile Back Roger Average Similar →
2014 Big Stone Gap Mario Barbari Average Similar →
2013 Curse of Chucky Mike Norris (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
2012 Safe Mayor Tremello Hit Similar →
2011 Fright Night Jay Dee Average Similar →
2010 Multiple Sarcasms Larry Average Similar →
2008 Cyrano de Bergerac De Guiche Average Similar →
2008 My Sassy Girl Dr. Roark Hit Similar →
2007 The Chosen One Zebulon 'Zeb' Kirk (voice) Average Similar →
2006 The Light in the Piazza: Live from Lincoln Center Signor Naccarelli Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon' Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Loggerheads Robert Average Similar →
2004 Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' Self Hit Similar →
2002 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories Self Hit Similar →
2001 As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' Self Hit Similar →
2001 Rescued from the Closet Self Average Similar →
1997 American Perfekt Sammy Average Similar →
1996 Bordello of Blood Reverend Current Average Similar →
1996 Edie & Pen Max Average Similar →
1996 Vampires: Thirst for the Truth Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Just Cause Lyle Morgan Average Similar →
1994 David's Mother Philip Super Hit Similar →
1993 The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Resurrected Charles Dexter Ward / Joseph Curwen Average Similar →
1990 The Stranger Within Dan Average Similar →
1989 Forced March Ben Kline / Miklos Radnoti Hit Similar →
1989 Tailspin: Behind the Korean Airliner Tragedy John Lenczowski Average Similar →
1989 Slaves of New York Victor Okrent Flop Similar →
1988 Goodbye, Miss 4th of July George Janus Super Hit Similar →
1988 Child's Play Mike Norris Hit Similar →
1988 Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child's Play Himself Hit Similar →
1987 The Princess Bride Prince Humperdinck Super Hit Similar →
1985 This Child Is Mine Craig Wilkerson Super Hit Similar →
1985 Fright Night Jerry Dandrige Hit Similar →
1984 Protocol Michael Ransome Average Similar →
1983 The Osterman Weekend Joseph Cardone Average Similar →
1981 Broken Promise Bud Griggs Average Similar →
1980 A Tale of Two Cities Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay Average Similar →
1980 The Day Christ Died Jesus Christ Average Similar →
1979 Cuba Juan Pulido Flop Similar →
1977 The Sentinel Michael Lerman Average Similar →
1976 Lipstick Gordon Stuart Flop Similar →
1975 Dog Day Afternoon Leon Super Hit Similar →
1974 Thursday's Game Counselor Average Similar →

Chris Sarandon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chris Sarandon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Sarandon is "Vampires: Thirst for the Truth" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Chris Sarandon acted in?

Chris Sarandon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chris Sarandon?

Other notable films include "Goodbye, Miss 4th of July", "The Light in the Piazza: Live from Lincoln Center", and "David's Mother".