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Chris Sarandon Movies, Cast & Biography

Christopher Sarandon Jr. (born July 24, 1942) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jerry Dandrige in Fright Night (1985), Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride (1987), Detective Mike Norris in Child's Play (1988), and Jack Skellington in The…

Born
24 July 1942
Birthplace
Beckley, West Virginia, USA
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Actor
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1 film

Biography

Who is Chris Sarandon?

Christopher Sarandon Jr. (born July 24, 1942) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jerry Dandrige in Fright Night (1985), Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride (1987), Detective Mike Norris in Child's Play (1988), and Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Leon Shermer in Dog Day Afternoon (1975).

Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.

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Chris was born in which country?

Beckley, West Virginia, USA.

What is Chris Sarandon best known for?

Best known as a actor, with 1 credited film in the MovieState library.

Which Chris Sarandon films can I read about here?

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).