Who is Georgianne Walken? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Georgianne Leigh Walken,Georgianne Leigh Thon

Age: 80 Years, 80 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Christopher Walken (m. 1969)

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Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Females

U.S. State: Connecticut

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What are some popular movies Georgianne Walken has appeared in?

Georgianne Walken has appeared in movies such as "The Stepford Wives," "Man on the Moon," "Jersey Boys," "The Happening," and "The Opportunists."
2

Has Georgianne Walken worked in television as well?

Yes, Georgianne Walken has appeared in TV shows such as "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Nurse Jackie," "The Sopranos," "Blue Bloods," and "The Good Wife."
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Are there any notable theater productions Georgianne Walken has been a part of?

Georgianne Walken has performed in theater productions such as "Hurlyburly," "The Vagina Monologues," "The Seagull," "Dinner at Eight," and "The House of Blue Leaves."
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Has Georgianne Walken worked behind the scenes in the entertainment industry?

Yes, Georgianne Walken has worked as a casting director for various projects, bringing her expertise to films, television shows, and theater productions.

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Career

Georgianne Walken started her career as a casting director and has worked in over 80 productions till date. She teamed up with her casting partner Sheila Jaffe and formed the Walken/Jaffe casting production group. Her first ever casting work was in 1990 in the film ‘End of the Night’.

Her major works as a casting director include the American crime drama television series ‘The Sopranos’ starring James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese, Steven Van Zandt, and Tony Sirico, as well as the American comedy-drama television series ‘Entourage’ starring Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, Jeremy Piven, Debi Mazar, Perrey Reeves, and Rex Lee.

Walken has also acted in two projects during her illustrious career as a casting director. She appeared in the American science fiction film ‘Brainstorm’ as ‘Wendy Abramson’ alongside her husband Christopher Walken, late Natalie Wood, Louise Fletcher, and Cliff Robertson, and later in an episode of ‘The Sopranos.’

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Personal Life

Georgianne Leigh Walken was born on February 8, 1944, in the United States. In 1969, she married Academy Award winning actor Christopher Walken, who is popularly known for playing challenging roles in films like ‘The Deer Hunter’, ‘The Dogs of War’, ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Catch Me If You Can’, and ‘Seven Psychopaths.’ The couple has no children, which, according to her husband has helped them both have successful

Christopher has played many challenging and negative roles on screen, some of them being mysteriously scary. But Walken has never been intimidated by his characters on screen and has stated that living with a man like him is very “interesting” as she enjoys being with someone who is always exploring new kinds of characters to portray.

Walken and her husband have a pet cat named ‘Bowtie’ and previously had another named ‘Flapjack’. The duo lives in Wilton, Connecticut and also owns a vacation home in Block Island, Rhode Island besides many other properties.

Facts About Georgianne Walken

Georgianne Walken is an accomplished casting director who has worked on numerous successful films and television shows.

She is married to renowned actor Christopher Walken, and the couple has a strong and enduring relationship in the entertainment industry.

Georgianne Walken has a keen eye for talent and has helped discover and launch the careers of many actors who have gone on to achieve great success.

In addition to her work in casting, she is also known for her philanthropic efforts and involvement in various charitable organizations.

Georgianne Walken prefers to keep a low profile and focus on her work behind the scenes, allowing the spotlight to shine on the actors she helps bring to the screen.

Georgianne Walken Biography

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What are some popular movies Georgianne Walken has appeared in?

Has Georgianne Walken worked in television as well?

Are there any notable theater productions Georgianne Walken has been a part of?

Has Georgianne Walken worked behind the scenes in the entertainment industry?