Christopher de Leon
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).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
No Other Love
1982
Where? Who? How?
as Self
1980
Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko
2023
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
as Cris Buenaventura
1975
Moro
as Kamad
2023
Because I Love: The Dolzura Cortez Story
as Paolo
1993
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
as Himself
2019
Tunay na Mahal
as Tomas
2000
Pinay, American Style
as Chris
1979
Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?
as Paolo
1988
She's a Bachelorette, He's a Bachelor
as Dick
1981
Hide and Seek
1976
Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin
as Ramon
1978
God... Save Me!
as Homer
1985
Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko
as Alex Acosta
1999
Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa
as Francis
1986
Annie Batungbakal
1979
Ama Namin
as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
1998
When I Met You In Tokyo
as Joey
2023
TV Appearances
Captain Barbell
as Nero
2011
Pahiram ng Sandali
as Philip Reyes
2012
Luna Blanca
as Luis Buenaluz
2012
Ilumina
as Frederico Salcedo
2010
Sana Ngayong Pasko
as Gordon Dionisio
2009
On the Job
as Arnel
2021
Darna
as Ted / Dr. Zombie
2005
Hanggang Kailan
as Diosdado "Dado" Villarama
2004
Misibis Bay
as Anthony Cadiz
2013
Sa Ngalan ng Ina
as Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre
2011
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
as Lemuel Verder
2003
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig
as Gov. Leo Valderama
2012