Portrait of Christopher de Leon

Christopher de Leon

Acting

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).

Born: October 31, 1956

Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines

Filmography

2023
Moro

as Kamad

2023
2023
Cattleya Killer

as Joven dela Rosa

2023
Batang Quiapo

as Ramon Montenegro

2022
2022
Crocodile Whisperer

as Armando Banson

2021
On the Job

as Arnel

2020
I Can See You

as Robert Penuliar

2020
Love Thy Woman

as Adam Wong

2018
The Wedding

as Mayor Cordero

2017
Smaller and Smaller Circles

as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa

2016
The Escort

as Gary Montenilla

2016
Dukot

as Manong Johnny

2016
Ang panday

as Lizardo

2015
Beautiful Strangers

as Ronaldo Castillo

2013
Misibis Bay

as Anthony Cadiz

2012
El Presidente

as Antonio Luna

2012
Pahiram ng Sandali

as Philip Reyes

2012
Luna Blanca

as Luis Buenaluz

2012
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig

as Gov. Leo Valderama

2011
Sa Ngalan ng Ina

as Governor Jose "Pepe" Ilustre

2011
2011
2010
Sa'yo Lamang

as Franco

2010
Ilumina

as Frederico Salcedo

2008
Kahit Isang Saglit

as Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon

2008
When Love Begins...

as Paco Valmonte

2008
Banal

as Major Sagala

2006
Maging Sino Ka Man

as Don Fidel Madrigal

2006
2005
The Son of Brocka

as (archive footage)

2005
Darna

as Ted / Dr. Zombie

2004
2004
Hanggang Kailan

as Diosdado "Dado" Villarama

2003
2003
2002
The 70s

as Julian

2002
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw

as Lemuel Verder

2002
Magkapatid

as Bobby Reyes

2001
2001
Alas Dose

as Remo Doce

2000
2000
1999
Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko

as Alex Acosta

1999
Katawan

as Carlo

1998
Pahiram Kahit Sandali

as Andy Castro

1998
Ama Namin

as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco

1997
1997
Halik

as Simon

1996
1996
Wanted: Perfect Mother

as Dante Zulueta

1996
Kristo

as Dimas

1996
In My Own Hands

as Joven dela Rosa

1995
1995
Eskapo

as Geny Lopez, Jr.

1994
Vampira

as Arman

1994
1993
How Much I Love You

as Rollie Suclad

1993
1992
Hiram na Mukha

as Dr. Hugo Rodin

1991
1991
1991
1991
Maalaala Mo Kaya

as Sen. Edgardo Angara

1991
1990
Victim

as Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus

1990
My Other Woman

as Benjo Santiago

1990
1988
Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig

as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")

1987
Maging Akin Ka Lamang

as Andy Abrigo

1986
1985
1985
1985
Beloved

as Dindo Tuason

1985
1983
1982
Haplos

as Al

1982
1982
1982
Anak

as Alfred

1982
An Affair

as Emil

1981
1981
I Confess

as Tommy

1981
1980
Vein Wound

as Ramon

1980
Iwahig

as Alex Zaragoza

1980
Kasal?

as Joel

1980
Aguila

as Mari

1979
Star?

as Himself (cameo)

1979
Magkaribal

as Eric Guerrero

1978
1978
Ikaw ay Akin

as Rex Aguilar

1978
1977
Tisoy!

as Tisoy

1976
As We Were

as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo

1975
Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye

as episode 2: Goodnight