Christopher de Leon
October 31, 1956 (69 years old) in Manila, Philippines
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).
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen as Michael
- 2023 · Cattleya Killer as Joven dela Rosa
- 2023 · Batang Quiapo as Ramon Montenegro
- 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
- 2017 · Kamandag ng Droga as
- 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 · Flames Of Love as
- 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 · Captain Barbell as Nero
- 2011 · Catch Me... I'm in Love as President
- 2010 · Sa'yo Lamang as Franco
- 2010 · Ilumina as Frederico Salcedo
- 2009 · Sana Ngayong Pasko as Gordon Dionisio
- 2009 · Lovers in Paris as George Aranaz
- 2008 · A Time for Us as Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon
- 2007 · Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik as Fidel Madrigal
- 2006 · Maging Sino Ka Man as Don Fidel Madrigal
- 2006 · Where Is Francis? as Rocky
- 2005 · Agos as Armando
- 2005 · Darna as Ted / Dr. Zombie
- 2004 · Hanggang Kailan as Diosdado "Dado" Villarama
- 2003 · Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin as Lemuel Verder
- 2002 · Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw as Lemuel Verder
- 2002 · Magkapatid as Bobby Reyes
- 2001 · American Adobo as Mike
- 2000 · Ika-13 kapitulo as David
- 2000 · Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback as
- 1999 · Bulaklak ng Maynila as Timo
- 1999 · Wansapanataym: The Movie as Gary
- 1999 · Katawan as Carlo
- 1998 · Pahiram Kahit Sandali as Andy Castro
- 1998 · Ama Namin as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
- 1997 · Nasaan ang Puso as Dave
- 1997 · Halik as Simon
- 1996 · The Stepmother as Edward
- 1996 · Wanted: Perfect Mother as Dante Zulueta
- 1996 · Kristo as Dimas
- 1996 · In My Own Hands as Joven dela Rosa
- 1994 · Vampira as Arman
- 1994 · One and Only Star as Phillip
- 1993 · How Much I Love You as Rollie Suclad
- 1992 · Hiram na Mukha as Dr. Hugo Rodin
- 1991 · Lampang Kerubin as
- 1991 · Ipagpatawad Mo as Mike
- 1991 · Spark in the Dark as Nitoy
- 1991 · Maalaala Mo Kaya as Sen. Edgardo Angara
- 1991 · Maalaala Mo Kaya as Jerry
- 1990 · My Other Woman as Benjo Santiago
- 1990 · Dirty Affair as Levi
- 1989 · Immortal as
- 1987 · Maging Akin Ka Lamang as Andy Abrigo
- 1986 · Magdusa Ka! as Rod
- 1986 · I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa as Rommel Villena
- 1985 · Beloved as Dindo Tuason
- 1985 · Bituing Walang Ningning as Nico Escobar
- 1984 · Sampung Ahas ni Eva as
- 1983 · Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen as Errol
- 1983 · Broken Marriage as Rene
- 1982 · Haplos as Al
- 1982 · Sinasamba Kita as Jerry
- 1982 · No Other Love as
- 1982 · Anak as Alfred
- 1982 · An Affair as Emil
- 1982 · Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit as Chuck
- 1981 · Karma as
- 1981 · Dirty Games as
- 1981 · I Confess as Tommy
- 1981 · Pakawalan Mo Ako as Freddie
- 1980 · Iwahig as Alex Zaragoza
- 1980 · Kasal? as Joel
- 1980 · Aguila as Mari
- 1979 · Annie Batungbakal as
- 1979 · Pinay, American Style as Chris
- 1979 · Darna, Kuno? as
- 1978 · Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King as Rodrigo Garrote
- 1978 · Mga Mata ni Angelita as Lover
- 1978 · Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko as Chris
- 1977 · Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig as Alonzo
- 1977 · Tisoy! as Tisoy
- 1976 · Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay as Mario
- 1975 · Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw as
- 1975 · Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye as episode 2: Goodnight
- 1974 · Weighed But Found Wanting as Junior
- Future · Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? as Himself - Host
- 2023 · When I Met You In Tokyo as Joey
- 2023 · Moro as Kamad
- 2023 · Moro as
- 2023 · Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko as
- 2023 · Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA as Self
- 2022 · On the Job: The Missing 8 as Arnel Pangan
- 2021 · Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia as
- 2019 · Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
- 2018 · The Wedding as Mayor Cordero
- 2017 · Smaller and Smaller Circles as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa
- 2017 · Across The Crescent Moon as
- 2015 · Salamat sa Alaala as Himself
- 2015 · Tragic Theater as
- 2014 · (Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children) as Carmen
- 2013 · Ganito Kami Muli as
- 2012 · El Presidente as Antonio Luna
- 2009 · Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love as Alfonso
- 2008 · Magkaibigan as
- 2008 · When Love Begins... as Paco Valmonte
- 2008 · Banal as Major Sagala
- 2007 · Faces of Love as
- 2006 · Blue Moon as
- 2005 · The Son of Brocka as (archive footage)
- 2004 · Mano Po III: My Love as Michael
- 2003 · Mano Po 2: My Home as Antonio
- 2003 · Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka as Raffy
- 2002 · The 70s as Julian
- 2002 · Mahal Kita: Final Answer! as
- 2001 · Alas Dose as Remo Doce
- 2000 · Sugatang Puso as
- 2000 · Yakapin Mo ang Umaga as
- 2000 · Tunay na Mahal as Tomas
- 1999 · Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko as Alex Acosta
- 1998 · Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo as
- 1997 · Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal as Leo
- 1995 · In the Name of Love as Spanky
- 1995 · Eskapo as Geny Lopez, Jr.
- 1994 · Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet as Gaston
- 1994 · Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? as Ramon
- 1993 · Kung Mawawala Ka Pa as
- 1993 · Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story as Paolo
- 1993 · Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina as
- 1993 · Sana'y Ikaw na Nga as Karlo
- 1992 · Mahal Kita, Walang Iba as Alex
- 1991 · Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko as Delfin
- 1991 · Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik as Edmond
- 1991 · A Plea to God as Vince
- 1990 · Victim as Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus
- 1989 · Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita as Alfred
- 1989 · Bakit Iisa Lamang Ang Puso? as
- 1988 · Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? as Paolo
- 1988 · Kapag Napagod ang Puso as
- 1988 · Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
- 1987 · Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan as
- 1987 · Signed: Lino Brocka as
- 1986 · Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa as Francis
- 1985 · God... Save Me! as Homer
- 1985 · Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita? as Jake Abelardo
- 1985 · Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas as Albert
- 1985 · An Indivisible Heaven as Noel
- 1985 · Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan as
- 1984 · Your Body Is Mine as
- 1984 · Should the Skies Clear as Rustan
- 1983 · Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan as Rod
- 1983 · Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? as Eric
- 1982 · Cain and Abel as Ellis
- 1982 · Tinimbang ang Langit as Joel
- 1981 · Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister as Dick
- 1981 · The Day Before Yesterday as Kauing
- 1980 · Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo as
- 1980 · Vein Wound as Ramon
- 1980 · Will Your Heart Beat Faster? as Johnny
- 1980 · Where... Who... How??? as Self
- 1979 · The Legend Of Julian Makabayan as
- 1979 · Star? as Himself (cameo)
- 1979 · Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan as
- 1979 · Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo as
- 1979 · Magkaribal as Eric Guerrero
- 1979 · Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? as
- 1978 · Ikaw ay Akin as Rex Aguilar
- 1978 · Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? as Modesto
- 1978 · Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin as Ramon
- 1978 · Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali as Benjamin
- 1977 · Moments in a Stolen Dream as Joey
- 1977 · Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat as
- 1977 · Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp… as Self
- 1976 · As We Were as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
- 1976 · Three Years Without God as Masugi
- 1976 · Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita as
- 1976 · Hide and Seek as
- 1975 · Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) as Cris Buenaventura
- 1975 · Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw as
- 1975 · Banaue: Stairway to the Sky as Sadek