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 · When I Met You In Tokyo as Joey
- 2023 · Moro as
- 2023 · Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen as Michael
- 2023 · Cattleya Killer as Joven dela Rosa
- 2023 · Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko as
- 2023 · Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA as Self
- 2023 · Batang Quiapo as Ramon Montenegro
- 2022 · On the Job: The Missing 8 as Arnel Pangan
- 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
- 2019 · Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
- 2018 · The Wedding as Mayor Cordero
- 2017 · Kamandag ng Droga as
- 2016 · The Escort as Gary Montenilla
- 2016 · Ang panday as Lizardo
- 2015 · Beautiful Strangers as Ronaldo Castillo
- 2015 · Salamat sa Alaala as Himself
- 2015 · Tragic Theater as
- 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 · 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
- 2008 · Banal as Major Sagala
- 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 · Mano Po 2: My Home as Antonio
- 2003 · Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin as Lemuel Verder
- 2002 · The '70s as Julian
- 2002 · Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw as Lemuel Verder
- 2002 · Siblings as Bobby Reyes
- 2001 · American Adobo as Mike
- 2001 · Alas Dose as Remo Doce
- 2000 · Ika-13 kapitulo as David
- 2000 · Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback as
- 1999 · Bulaklak ng Maynila as Timo
- 1999 · Katawan as Carlo
- 1998 · Pahiram Kahit Sandali as Andy Castro
- 1998 · Ama Namin as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
- 1997 · Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal as Leo
- 1996 · The Stepmother as Edward
- 1996 · Kristo as Dimas
- 1996 · In My Own Hands as Joven dela Rosa
- 1995 · Eskapo as Geny Lopez, Jr.
- 1994 · One and Only Star as Phillip
- 1993 · Kung Mawawala Ka Pa as
- 1993 · Because I Love: The Dolzura Cortez Story as Paolo
- 1991 · Lampang Kerubin as
- 1991 · A Plea to God as Vince
- 1991 · Maalaala Mo Kaya as Sen. Edgardo Angara
- 1991 · Maalaala Mo Kaya as Jerry
- 1990 · Victim as Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus
- 1990 · My Other Woman as Benjo Santiago
- 1988 · Three Faces of Love as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
- 1987 · Be Only Mine as Andy Abrigo
- 1986 · I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa as Rommel Villena
- 1985 · Beloved as Dindo Tuason
- 1985 · A Star Without Shine as Nico Escobar
- 1983 · Broken Marriage as Rene
- 1982 · Haplos as Al
- 1982 · All for You as Jerry
- 1982 · Anak as Alfred
- 1982 · An Affair as Emil
- 1981 · Karma as
- 1981 · Dirty Games as
- 1981 · I Confess as Tommy
- 1980 · Vein Wound as Ramon
- 1980 · Will Your Heart Beat Faster? as Johnny
- 1980 · Aguila as Mari
- 1978 · Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King as Rodrigo Garrote
- 1978 · You Are Mine as Rex Aguilar
- 1978 · Angelita's Eyes as Lover
- 1977 · Moments in a Stolen Dream as Joey
- 1977 · Tisoy! as Tisoy
- 1976 · As We Were as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
- 1976 · Three Years Without God as Masugi
- 1975 · Summer Rains as
- 1975 · Banaue: Stairway to the Sky as Sadek
- 1974 · Weighed But Found Wanting as Junior
- Future · Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? as Himself - Host
- 2023 · Moro as Kamad
- 2021 · Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia as
- 2017 · Smaller and Smaller Circles as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa
- 2017 · Across The Crescent Moon as
- 2016 · Dukot as Manong Johnny
- 2014 · (Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children) as Carmen
- 2013 · Ganito Kami Muli as
- 2012 · Flames Of Love as
- 2009 · Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love as Alfonso
- 2008 · Magkaibigan as
- 2008 · When Love Begins... as Paco Valmonte
- 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 · My Dream Is to Love You as Raffy
- 2002 · Mahal Kita: Final Answer! as
- 2000 · Wounded Heart as
- 2000 · Yakapin Mo ang Umaga as
- 2000 · Tunay na Mahal as Tomas
- 1999 · Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko as Alex Acosta
- 1999 · Wansapanataym: The Movie as Gary
- 1998 · Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo as
- 1997 · Nasaan ang Puso as Dave
- 1997 · Halik as Simon
- 1996 · Wanted: Perfect Mother as Dante Zulueta
- 1995 · In the Name of Love as Spanky
- 1994 · Vampira as Arman
- 1994 · Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet as Gaston
- 1994 · Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? as Ramon
- 1993 · How Much I Love You as Rollie Suclad
- 1993 · Divine Mercy sa Buhay ni Sister Faustina as
- 1993 · Sana'y Ikaw na Nga as Karlo
- 1992 · Borrowed Face as Dr. Hugo Rodin
- 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 · Ipagpatawad Mo as Mike
- 1991 · Spark in the Dark as Nitoy
- 1990 · Dirty Affair as Levi
- 1989 · Immortal as
- 1989 · Sweet Revenge as Alfred
- 1989 · Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso? as
- 1988 · Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? as Paolo
- 1988 · Kapag Napagod ang Puso as Adrian
- 1987 · Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan as
- 1987 · Signed: Lino Brocka as
- 1986 · Magdusa Ka! as Rod
- 1986 · Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa as Francis
- 1985 · God... Save Me! as Homer
- 1985 · When to Say I Love You? 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 · Sampung Ahas ni Eva as
- 1984 · Your Body Is Mine as
- 1984 · Should the Skies Clear as Rustan
- 1983 · Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen as Errol
- 1983 · Let's Embrace the Past Once More as Rod
- 1983 · Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? as Eric
- 1982 · Cain and Abel as Ellis
- 1982 · No Other Love as
- 1982 · Heavens Were Weighed as Joel
- 1982 · Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit as Chuck
- 1981 · Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister as Dick
- 1981 · Pakawalan Mo Ako as Freddie
- 1981 · The Day Before Yesterday as Kauing
- 1980 · Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo as
- 1980 · Iwahig as Alex Zaragoza
- 1980 · Kasal? as Joel
- 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 · Annie Batungbakal as
- 1979 · Pinay, American Style as Chris
- 1979 · Sa Putik Ihuhugas Ay Dugo as
- 1979 · Magkaribal as Eric Guerrero
- 1979 · Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa? as
- 1979 · Darna, Kuno? as
- 1978 · Will I Always Be a Woman? as Modesto
- 1978 · Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin as Ramon
- 1978 · Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko as Chris
- 1978 · Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali as Benjamin
- 1977 · Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig as Alonzo
- 1977 · Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat as
- 1977 · Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp… as Self
- 1976 · Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita as
- 1976 · Hide and Seek as
- 1976 · Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay as Mario
- 1975 · Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) as Cris Buenaventura
- 1975 · Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw as
- 1975 · Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye as episode 2: Goodnight