Christopher Walken A to Z: The Man, the Movies, the Legend

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The Complete Guide To All Things Walken He's been a dancer, a baker, a lion tamer, an award-winning actor, and a Hollywood legend. But Christopher Walken has never been the subject of a comprehensive biographical reference-until now. Here at last is a complete A-to-Z guide to this one-of-a-kind performer, featuring entries on everything from the Actors Studio (the legendary theatrical workshop where Walken spent eleven years as a janitor) to Zombie Movies (one of Walken's favorite film genres). Along the way, readers will discover- . Acting secrets and behind-the-scenes trivia from each of Walken's 100+ films-everything from Annie Hall to Hairspray and beyond. . Recipes and kitchen tips from "Chef Walken"-including a look at his short-lived TV show, Cooking with Chris. . Walken's music videos for Madonna, Duran Duran, and Fatboy Slim. . The secrets of maintaining his extraordinary hair. . Observations and reminiscences from Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, Woody Allen, Dennis Hopper, and countless others. Plus more bizarre B movies and Saturday Night Live appearances than you can shake a cowbell at! Complete with fascinating trivia and dozens of photographs, Christopher Walken A to Z offers the definitive look at a pop culture phenomenon.

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Robert Schnakenberg is the author of The Encyclopedia Shatnerica and several other nonfiction books. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.