Christopher de Leon
October 31, 1956 (68 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 · Moro as Kamad
- 2023 · Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen as Michael
- 2023 · Cattleya Killer as Joven dela Rosa
- 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
- 2017 · Smaller and Smaller Circles as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa
- 2016 · Dukot as Manong Johnny
- 2016 · Ang panday as Lizardo
- 2015 · Beautiful Strangers as Ronaldo Castillo
- 2014 · Sa Ngalan Ng Ama, Ina, At Mga Anak as Carmen
- 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
- 2010 · Sa'yo Lamang as Franco
- 2010 · Ilumina as Frederico Salcedo
- 2009 · Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love as Alfonso
- 2009 · Sana Ngayong Pasko as Gordon Dionisio
- 2009 · Lovers in Paris as George Aranaz
- 2008 · Kahit Isang Saglit as Dir. Gen. Anthony Mondragon
- 2007 · Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik as Fidel Madrigal
- 2006 · Maging Sino Ka Man as Don Fidel Madrigal
- 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 · The 70s as Julian
- 2002 · Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw as Lemuel Verder
- 2000 · Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback as
- 1999 · Wansapanataym: The Movie as Gary
- 1996 · The Stepmother as Edward
- 1995 · In the Name of Love as Spanky
- 1993 · Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story as Paolo
- 1987 · Maging Akin Ka Lamang as Andy Abrigo
- 1985 · Bituing Walang Ningning as Nico Escobar
- 1982 · No Other Love as
- 1980 · Will Your Heart Beat Faster? as Johnny
- 1976 · As We Were as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
- 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 · When I Met You In Tokyo as Joey
- 2023 · Moro as
- 2023 · Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko as
- 2023 · Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA as Self
- 2021 · Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia as
- 2018 · The Wedding as Mayor Cordero
- 2017 · Kamandag ng Droga as
- 2017 · Across The Crescent Moon as
- 2016 · The Escort as Gary Montenilla
- 2015 · Salamat sa Alaala as Himself
- 2015 · Tragic Theater as
- 2013 · Ganito Kami Muli as
- 2012 · Flames Of Love as
- 2011 · Catch Me... I'm in Love as President
- 2008 · Magkaibigan as
- 2008 · When Love Begins... as Paco Valmonte
- 2008 · Banal as Major Sagala
- 2007 · Faces of Love as
- 2006 · Where Is Francis? as Rocky
- 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 · Magkapatid as Bobby Reyes
- 2002 · Mahal Kita: Final Answer! as
- 2001 · American Adobo as Mike
- 2001 · Alas Dose as Remo Doce
- 2000 · Sugatang Puso as
- 2000 · Yakapin Mo ang Umaga as
- 2000 · The 13th Chapter as David
- 2000 · Tunay Na Mahal as Tomas
- 1999 · Bulaklak ng Maynila as Timo
- 1999 · Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko as Alex Acosta
- 1999 · Katawan as Carlo
- 1998 · Pahiram Kahit Sandali as Andy Castro
- 1998 · Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo as
- 1998 · Ama Namin as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
- 1997 · Where the Heart Is as Dave
- 1997 · Halik as Simon
- 1997 · Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal as Leo
- 1996 · Wanted: Perfect Mother as Dante Zulueta
- 1996 · Kristo as Dimas
- 1996 · In My Own Hands as Joven dela Rosa
- 1995 · Escape as Geny Lopez, Jr.
- 1994 · Vampira as Arman
- 1994 · One and Only Star as Phillip
- 1994 · Paano Na? Sa Mundo ni Janet as Gaston
- 1994 · Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? as Ramon
- 1993 · Kung Mawawala Ka Pa as
- 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
- 1992 · Hiram na Mukha as Dr. Hugo Rodin
- 1992 · Mahal Kita Walang Iba as Alex
- 1991 · Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko as Delfin
- 1991 · Lampang Kerubin as
- 1991 · Ipagpatawad Mo as Mike
- 1991 · Makiusap sa Diyos as Vince
- 1991 · Spark in the Dark as Nitoy
- 1991 · Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik as Edmond
- 1990 · Biktima as Joaquin 'Jing' Aureus
- 1990 · My Other Woman as Benjo Santiago
- 1990 · Dirty Affair as Levi
- 1989 · Immortal as
- 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 · Three Faces of Love as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
- 1987 · Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan as
- 1987 · Signed: Lino Brocka as
- 1986 · Magdusa Ka! as Rod
- 1986 · Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa as Francis
- 1986 · I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa as Rommel Villena
- 1985 · God... Save Me! as Homer
- 1985 · Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita? as Jake Abelardo
- 1985 · Beloved as Dindo Tuason
- 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 · Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap as Rustan
- 1983 · Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen as Errol
- 1983 · Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan as Rod
- 1983 · Broken Marriage as Rene
- 1983 · Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? as Eric
- 1982 · Haplos as Al
- 1982 · Cain & Abel as Ellis
- 1982 · Sinasamba Kita as Jerry
- 1982 · Anak as Alfred
- 1982 · The Affair as Emil
- 1982 · Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit as Chuck
- 1982 · Tinimbang ang Langit as Joel
- 1981 · Karma as
- 1981 · Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister as Vic
- 1981 · Dirty Games as
- 1981 · I Confess as Tommy
- 1981 · Pakawalan Mo Ako as Freddie
- 1981 · The Day Before Yesterday as Kauing
- 1980 · Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo as
- 1980 · Vein Wound as Ramon
- 1980 · Iwahig as Alex Zaragoza
- 1980 · Kasal? as Joel
- 1980 · Aguila as Mari
- 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 · Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King as Rodrigo Garrote
- 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 · Mga Mata ni Angelita as Lover
- 1978 · Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko as Chris
- 1978 · Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali as Benjamin
- 1977 · Moments in a Stolen Dream as Joey
- 1977 · Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig as Alonzo
- 1977 · Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat as
- 1977 · Tisoy! as Tisoy
- 1977 · Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp… as Self
- 1976 · Three Godless Years as Masugi
- 1976 · Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita as
- 1976 · Hide and Seek as
- 1976 · Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay as Mario
- 1975 · Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw as
- 1975 · Batu-Bato sa Langit as Cris Buenaventura
- 1975 · Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw as
- 1975 · Hello... Goodnight... Goodbye as episode 2: Goodnight