Christian Slater

Born:18 agosto 1969

Place of Birth:New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Christian Slater, born on August 18, 1969, is an iconic American actor known for his versatile performances on both the big screen and television. His career took off in the 1980s with his film debut in "The Legend of Billie Jean" and his role as a monk's apprentice in "The Name of the Rose" alongside the legendary Sean Connery. However, it was his portrayal of the rebellious J.D. in the cult classic "Heathers" that truly put him in the spotlight and showcased his talent for playing complex characters.

Throughout the 1990s, Slater solidified his status as a leading man in Hollywood with roles in blockbuster films such as "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," "Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles," "Broken Arrow," and "Hard Rain." One of his most memorable performances during this era was in the Quentin Tarantino-penned "True Romance," where he portrayed the charming yet dangerous Clarence Worley.

In the early 2000s, Slater seamlessly transitioned between film and television, showcasing his range as an actor. He graced the small screen with appearances in popular series like "The West Wing" and "Alias," proving his ability to captivate audiences in any medium. Beyond his acting prowess, Slater's personal life has also garnered attention, particularly his marriage to Ryan Haddon from 2000 to 2005, with whom he shares two children.

Despite his professional success, Slater has faced challenges in his personal life, including well-publicized legal troubles that have tested his resilience. His ability to overcome adversity both on and off the screen speaks to his determination and passion for his craft. Christian Slater's journey in the entertainment industry is a testament to his enduring talent and unwavering commitment to his art. With a career spanning decades and a reputation as a versatile and dynamic actor, Slater continues to captivate audiences with his magnetic on-screen presence and dedication to his craft.

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True Romance

Clarence Worley

1993

Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it.

Nymphomaniac: Vol. II

Joe's Father

2013

The continuation of Joe's sexually dictated life delves into the darker aspects of her adult life and what led to her being in Seligman's care.

Zoolander

Christian Slater

2001

Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.

Interview with the Vampire

Malloy

1994

A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.

Freelance

Sebastian Earle

2023

An ex-special forces operative takes a job to provide security for a journalist as she interviews a dictator, but a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, they are forced to escape into the jungle where they must survive.

We Can Be Heroes

Tech-No

2020

When alien invaders capture Earth's superheroes, their kids must learn to work together to save their parents - and the planet.

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Easily Fooled Security Guard (uncredited)

1997

As a swinging fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy. But can he stop megalomaniac Dr. Evil after the bald villain freezes himself and unthaws in the '90s? With the help of sexy sidekick Vanessa Kensington, he just might.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Will Scarlett

1991

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

Broken Arrow

Riley Hale

1996

When rogue stealth-fighter pilot Vic Deakins deliberately drops off the radar while on maneuvers, the Air Force ends up with two stolen nuclear warheads -- and Deakins's co-pilot, Riley Hale, is the military's only hope for getting them back. Traversing the deserted canyons of Utah, Hale teams with park ranger Terry Carmichael to put Deakins back in his box.

Unfrosted

Mike Diamond

2024

In a time when breakfast is ruled by milk and cereal, a fierce corporate battle begins over a revolutionary new pastry.

FernGully: The Last Rainforest

Pips (voice)

1992

When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home: the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks — and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.

Heathers

Jason 'J.D.' Dean

1988

A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids.

The Name of the Rose

Adso of Melk

1986

14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence; which is considerable.

Murder in the First

James Stamphill

1995

A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.

Windtalkers

Sergeant Peter Henderson

2002

Joe Enders is a gung-ho Marine assigned to protect a "windtalker" - one of several Navajo Indians who were used to relay messages during World War II because their spoken language was indecipherable to Japanese code breakers.

Chupa

Richard Quinn

2023

While visiting family in Mexico, a lonely boy befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather's ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.

Young Guns II

Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh

1990

Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Andy (segment ‘Lot 249’)

1990

A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.

Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay

Floyd Lawton / Deadshot (voice)

2018

It’s batter up at Belle Reve and that can only mean that Amanda Waller, the penitentiary’s cold and calculating warden, has a mission that only the damned will take on. It’s time to unleash Task Force X again, stacked with seasoned vets such as Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and Harley Quinn, these crafty criminals are joined by newcomers Copperhead, Killer Frost and the martial art master, Bronze Tiger! With the target objective being a mystical object so powerful that they’re willing to risk their own lives to steal it, you can be sure it will be collision of chaos, gunfire and attitudes. So, take aim for a raging road trip with the Suicide Squad!

Pump Up the Volume

Mark Hunter

1990

Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Junior

1988

Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.

QT8: The First Eight

Self (archive footage)

2019

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

Excelsior Communications Officer

1991

After years of war, the Federation and the Klingon empire find themselves on the brink of a peace summit when a Klingon ship is nearly destroyed by an apparent attack from the Enterprise. Both worlds brace for what may be their deadliest encounter.

Hard Rain

Tom

1998

An armored car driver tries to elude a gang of thieves while a flood ravages the countryside.

Masked and Anonymous

Crew Guy #1

2003

A nation wracked with civil war and social unrest anticipates a giant charity concert, organized by deceptive promoter Uncle Sweetheart, who plans on raking in huge sums for himself from the event. Headlining is legendary musician Jack Fate, whose prison time is cut short with Sweetheart's help. Meanwhile, journalist Tom Friend investigates the corrupt concert and sets out to unmask the truth to the public.

Nymphomaniac: Vol. I

Joe's Father

2013

A man named Seligman finds a fainted wounded woman in an alley and he brings her home. She tells him that her name is Joe and that she is nymphomaniac. Joe tells her life and sexual experiences with hundreds of men since she was a young teenager while Seligman tells about his hobbies, such as fly fishing, reading about Fibonacci numbers or listening to organ music.

Mindhunters

J.D. Reston

2004

Trainees in the FBI's psychological profiling program must put their training into practice when they discover a killer in their midst. Based very loosely on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None.

Very Bad Things

Robert Boyd

1998

Kyle Fisher has one last night to celebrate life as a single man before marrying Laura, so he sets out to Vegas with four of his best buddies. But a drug and alcohol filled night on the town with a stripper who goes all the way, turns into a cold night in the desert with shovels when the stripper goes all the way into a body bag after dying in their bathroom. And that's just the first of the bodies to pile up before Kyle can walk down the aisle...

King Cobra

Stephen (Bryan Kocis)

2016

It’s 2006, YouTube is in its infancy, and internet porn is still behind a paywall. Taking the stage name Brent Corrigan, a fresh-faced, wannabe adult video performer is molded into a star by Stephen, a closeted gay porn mogul who runs the skin flick empire Cobra Video from his seemingly ordinary suburban home.

The Wizard

Nick

1989

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

3000 Miles to Graceland

Hanson

2001

It was an ingenious enough plan: rob the Riviera Casino's count room during an Elvis impersonator convention. But Thomas Murphy decided to keep all the money for himself and shot all his partners, including recently-freed ex-con Michael Zane. With $3.2 million at stake, the Marshals Service closing in, Michael must track down Murphy.

Alone in the Dark

Edward Carnby

2005

Edward Carnby is a private investigator specializing in unexplainable supernatural phenomena. His cases delve into the dark corners of the world, searching for truth in the occult remnants of ancient civilizations. Now, the greatest mystery of his past is about to become the most dangerous case he has ever faced.

Produzione

Hard Rain

Co-Producer

1998

An armored car driver tries to elude a gang of thieves while a flood ravages the countryside.