Christopher de Leon
Acting
- Born:
- 1956-10-31
- Place of birth:
- Manila, Philippines
Biography
Christopher Strauss de León (born on 31 October 1956) is a Filipino film actor and politician. He is the son of actor-director Gil de Leon and actress Lilia Dizon. De Leon appeared on the gag show Going Bananas and has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s. Dubbed as the King of Philippine Drama, he is best known for his roles in the films, "Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang" (1974), "Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?" (1976), "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos" (1976), "Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising" (1977), "Kakabakaba Ka Ba?" (1980), "Cain at Abel" (1982), Bituing Walang Ningning (1985), "Dekada '70" (2002), and "On The Job: The Missing 8" (2021).
Known For
Filmography
When I Met You In Tokyo
Moro
Moro
Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen
Cattleya Killer
Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
Batang Quiapo
On the Job: The Missing 8
Crocodile Whisperer
On the Job
Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia
I Can See You
Love Thy Woman
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
The Wedding
Smaller and Smaller Circles
Kamandag ng Droga
Across The Crescent Moon
The Escort
Dukot
Ang panday
Beautiful Strangers
Salamat sa Alaala
Tragic Theater
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
Misibis Bay
Ganito Kami Muli
El Presidente
Flames Of Love
Pahiram ng Sandali
Luna Blanca
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
Captain Barbell
Catch Me... I'm in Love
Sa'yo Lamang
Ilumina
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Sana Ngayong Pasko
Lovers in Paris
Magkaibigan
A Time for Us
When Love Begins...
Banal
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
Faces of Love
Maging Sino Ka Man
Where Is Francis?
Blue Moon
Agos
The Son of Brocka
Darna
Mano Po III: My Love
Hanggang Kailan
Mano Po 2: My Home
My Dream Is to Love You
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
The '70s
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw