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Dennis Christopher - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Dennis Christopher net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Golden Globe nominee who played Dave Stroller in Breaking Away. The year 2012 was the time he was Leonide Moguy from Django Unchained. In this article, we will discover how old is Dennis Christopher? Who is Dennis Christopher dating now & how much money does Dennis Christopher have?

NameDennis Christopher
First NameDennis
Last NameChristopher
OccupationMovie Actor
BirthdayDecember 2
Birth Year1955
Place of BirthPhiladelphia
Home TownPennsylvania
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseMargrett Soloman
Children(s)Not Available

Dennis Christopher Biography

Dennis Christopher is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on December 2, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He was a part of He acted with Avery Brooks in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Christopher’s breakthrough role was as Dave Stoller in the coming-of-age classic Breaking Away (1979). His performance won him the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer and the Youth in Film Award for Best Juvenile Actor in a Motion Picture, as well as garnering a Golden Globe nomination.

Christopher’s other roles include American track star Charlie Paddock in Chariots of Fire (1981), as well as tragic film-buff psychopath Eric Binford in Fade to Black (1980), Damon in The Falling (1985), Nathan Flowers in A Sinful Life (1989) and Leech in Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II (1994). Television roles include “Jack of All Trades” in the Profiler TV series, Eddie Kaspbrak in Stephen King’s It (1990), Desmond Floyd in Jake Speed (1986) and in the HBO series Deadwood.

He was with Susan Saint James.

He was a character with He acted with Paul Dooley from Breaking Away in another show, Law and Order: Criminal Intent. from Breaking Away in a different series, Law and Order: Criminal Intent.

Dennis Christopher (born Dennis Carrelli; December 2, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in Breaking Away (1979), Fade to Black (1980), It (1990), Chariots of Fire (1981), and Django Unchained (2012). He has appeared in nearly 40 movies and made-for-TV movies since 1975.

Dennis Christopher Net Worth

Dennis is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dennis Christopher's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

One of his early film included A Sinful Lie.

Net Worth$3 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeMovie Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Christopher’s career, and life in general, changed dramatically when he was cast as Leonide Moguy in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained (2012). He learned through his agent that the screenplay had been re-written to accommodate him. Furthermore, Tarantino later claimed to Christopher that he had seen every one of his films the week that they were released, even Dead Women in Lingerie (which Christopher considers his worst). Production of the film made a very positive impact on Christopher, who has said “…a lot of my idea of happiness came from working on this film…”.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In December 2006, he played Dr. Martin Ruber in the Sci Fi Channel miniseries The Lost Room.

Who is Dennis Christopher Dating?

According to our records, Dennis Christopher married to Margrett Soloman. As of January 13, 2024, Dennis Christopher’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Dennis Christopher height 5 ft 11 in Dennis weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 11 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
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He reunited with his Breaking Away “father” Paul Dooley, playing Dooley’s son for a third time, in a 2003 episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The two had first played father and son in Robert Altman’s A Wedding (1978).

Top Facts about Dennis Christopher

  1. Dennis Christopher is an American actor born in 1955.
  2. He gained fame for his role in “Breaking Away” (1979).
  3. Christopher has appeared in over 90 films and TV shows.
  4. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for “Deadwood” (2004).
  5. Christopher also works as a voice actor and director.
  6. He studied classical piano at Juilliard School of Music.
  7. Christopher’s father was a naval aviator who died in a plane crash.
  8. His first acting job was on Broadway at age 19.
  9. Christopher has worked with directors such as Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino.
  10. He is known for his versatility and range as an actor.

Facts & Trivia

Dennis Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dennis Christopher celebrates birthday on December 2 of every year.

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