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Christian Slater(born August 18, 1969) is an American actor. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ...

Biography

Early life

Slater was born Christian Michael Leonard Hawkins in New York, New York, the son of Mary Jo Slater, a casting executive, and Michael Hawkins, an actor who was also known as Michael Gainsborough.^[1] Slater has a half-brother, Ryan Slater, who is also an actor.^[2] Slater attended the Dalton School, the Professional Children's School and the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.^[2] Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... Mary Jo Slater is a casting director and producer for film, television and theatre. ... Michael Hawkins (born Michael Gainsborough on August 12, 1935 in Harlem, New York City) is an American actor. ... The Dalton School, originally called the Childrens University School, is a private college-preparatory school in New York City. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts is located near the Juilliard School in the Lincoln Center district of Manhattan, on Amsterdam Avenue between 65th Street and 64th Street. ...

Career

Following a run on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, he made his Broadway debut as the lisping Winthrop Paroo opposite Dick Van Dyke in the 1980 revival of The Music Man. Additional Broadway credits include Merlin, Macbeth, Side Man, and The Glass Menagerie. He made his big screen debut in 1985 in the film The Legend of Billie Jean. In 1986, he had a significant role in the movie The Name of the Rose. In 2006, he appeared as the main character in Hollow Man 2, replacing Kevin Bacon as the invisible man, the sequel to Paul Verhoeven's Hollow Man (2000). Slater made a cameo in the Joaquin Phoenix directed video "Tired of Being Sorry" for Balthazar Getty's band Ringside. The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... One Life to Live (OLTL) is an American soap opera which has been broadcast on the ABC television network since July 15, 1968. ... For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... Richard Wayne Dick Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an Emmy-Award winning American actor of film, stage, and screen, comedian and dancer. ... This article is about the stage musical. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Macbeth is also a Scottish clan. ... Side Man is a play by Warren Leight. ... The Glass Menagerie is a play by Tennessee Williams. ... This article is about the year. ... The Legend of Billie Jean is a 1985 drama film, directed by Matthew Robbins. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... The Name of the Rose (original title, Der Name der Rose) is a 1986 film by Jean-Jacques Annaud, based on the book of the same name by Umberto Eco. ... Hollow Man 2 is a science fiction thriller film starring Christian Slater, and directed by Claudio FÃ¤h. ... Kevin Norwood Bacon[1] (born July 8, 1958) is an American film and theater actor who has starred in Footloose, Animal House, Stir of Echoes, Wild Things, JFK, and Apollo 13, among many others. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... JoaquÃn Rafael Phoenix (pronounced IPA: ) (born October 28, 1974), formerly credited as Leaf Phoenix, is as a two-time Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe and Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican film actor. ... Paul Balthazar Getty (born 22 January 1975) is an American film actor. ... Ringside is an indie pop band from Hollywood, California. ...

In recent years, Slater has gone from being a box-office leading man, to starring in direct-to-video films and other low-budget projects. In 2004 he decided to return to the stage, and played Randle P. McMurphy in the play One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at the Edinburgh Fringe. He twice contracted chicken pox, delaying the show's opening.^[3] While continuing to appear in this play in London's West End, Slater was asked to play the role of John Watson aka Wonko the Sane for the BBC Radio 4 adaptation of So Long, and Thanks For All the Fish, produced by Above the Title Productions. In 2005 and 2006 Slater returned to the stage and London to play McMurphy in Cuckoo's Nest. Slater is the advertising voice of Panasonic on radio and television ads.^[4] Randle Patrick McMurphy, or R P McMurphy for short, is an Irish-American mental patient from Ken Keseys novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. ... Gary Sinise in the 2001 revival In 1963, one year after Ken Keseys bestseller novel was published, Dale Wassermans stage adaptation made its Broadway premiere, running through 1964. ... A street performer on the Royal Mile, with volunteer (2004). ... Chicken pox, also spelled chickenpox, is a common childhood disease caused by the varicella_zoster virus (VZV), also known as human herpes virus 3 (HHV_3), one of the eight herpesviruses known to affect humans. ... There are many minor characters in the various versions of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams. ... So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (1984, ISBN 0-345-39183-7) is the fourth book of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series written by Douglas Adams. ... Above the Title Productions is a UK radio production company, based in London and specializing in the making of drama, music, comedy and feature programmes, principally for BBC Radio. ... Panasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. ...

On January 20, 2006, Slater was the guest host for an episode in the second series of The Friday Night Project for Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. He appeared in the booth of Monday Night Football on November 6, 2006 for the Oakland Raiders at a Seattle Seahawks game. January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Friday Night Project is a British comedy-variety show by Princess Productions that first aired in the United Kingdom on Channel 4 in February 2005. ... This article is about the British television station. ... Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League. ... City Oakland, California Other nicknames The Silver and Black Team colors Silver and Black Head Coach Lane Kiffin Owner Al Davis General manager Al Davis League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960â€“1969) Western Division (1960â€“1969) National Football League (1970â€“present) American Football Conference (1970â€“present) AFC West (1970... City Seattle, Washington Team colors Pacific Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz, and Taima the hawk League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976â€“present) American Football Conference (1977-2001) AFC West (1977-2001) National Football Conference (1976...

From October 5, 2007, until January 19, 2008, Slater stars as Buddy Ackerman in the West End production Swimming with Sharks at Vaudeville Theatre,London. A remake of the 1994 film starring Kevin Spacey, the play sees Slater star alongside Helen Baxendale. For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Vaudeville Theatre is a West End theatre on The Strand in the City of Westminster. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Kevin Spacey (born July 26, 1959) is an American actor (film and stage) and director. ... Helen Baxendale (born 1969 in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England) is a British TV, film and stage actress. ...

Personal life

Slater has a well tabloid-publicized record of alcohol and drug abuse, and a series of high profile female relationships. He currently resides in London, England. He has two children with ex-wife Ryan Haddon: Jaden Zach Haddon-Slater (born April 6, 1999), and Eliana Sophia (born August 15, 2001). Slater divorced Haddon in November of 2006.^[5] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Ryan Haddon (born 1974) is a journalist, presenter, and TV producer. ... is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

Slater has had several altercations with the police and other authorities. On August 11, 1997, he was arrested by police in Los Angeles and charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of battery. Slater, drunk and high on heroin, punched his then-girlfriend, fashion editor Michelle Jonas, in the face at a party and bit a man who attempted to protect her. Slater did not go quietly, but hid in a stairwell and fought with officers, reportedly shouting, "the Germans are coming and they will kill us!" He then attacked a police officer. All the felony charges against him were eventually dropped. He was sentenced to three months in prison, serving 59 days for good behavior. In 2003, his wife, Ryan Haddon, was arrested for beating up Slater at a Hard Rock Cafe while on a trip to Las Vegas and he later received stitches. is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , State County Settled 1781 Incorporated April 4, 1850 Government - Type Mayor-Council - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa - City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo - Governing body City Council Area - City 498. ... Assault with a Deadly Weapon is the term used to describe the act of threatening to harm one or more people by using a weapon (usually a firearm). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Heroin (disambiguation). ... Ryan Haddon (born 1974) is a journalist, presenter, and TV producer. ... Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of casual dining restaurants. ... Vegas redirects here. ...

Filmography

Tales from the Darkside is an anthology TV series from the 1980s produced by George A. Romero. ... The Legend of Billie Jean is a 1985 drama film, directed by Matthew Robbins. ... The Name of the Rose (original title, Der Name der Rose) is a 1986 film by Jean-Jacques Annaud, based on the book of the same name by Umberto Eco. ... Tucker: The Man and his Dream is a 1988 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Jeff Bridges which tells the story of Preston Tucker and his attempt to produce and market the Tucker 48. ... Heathers is a 1989 black comedy film starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty. ... The introduction of this article does not provide enough context for readers unfamiliar with the subject. ... The Wizard, also known as Joy Stick Heroes is a 1989 movie starring Fred Savage, Luke Edwards, and Jenny Lewis. ... Beyond the Stars is a 1989 drama film written and directed by David Saperstein and starred Martin Sheen, Christian Slater, Sharon Stone, Olivia dAbo and F. Murray Abraham. ... Tales from the Darkside is an anthology TV series from the 1980s produced by George A. Romero. ... Young Guns II is a 1990 film, and is the sequel to Young Guns. ... Pump Up the Volume (1990) is a dramedy written and directed by Allan Moyle and starring Christian Slater and Samantha Mathis. ... Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (Paramount Pictures, 1991; see also 1991 in film) is the sixth feature film based on the popular Star Trek science fiction television series. ... The current Star Trek franchise logo Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment series and media franchise. ... Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was a 1991 film directed by Kevin Reynolds. ... Mobsters is a 1991 crime drama detailing the creation of the National Crime Syndicate. ... Kuffs is a 1992 comedy film directed by Bruce A. Evans, starring Christian Slater and Milla Jovovich. ... True Romance is an American motion picture released in 1993, directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary. ... Untamed Heart (1993) Film starring Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei. ... Released on Wednesday, March 30, 1994, Jimmy Hollywood is the American comedy film starting Joe Pesci and Christian Slater. ... Murder in the First is a 1995 movie, directed by Marc Rocco, about a petty criminal named Henri Young played by Kevin Bacon, who is unjustly sent to Alcatraz. ... Bed of Roses is a 1996 romance film that starred Mary Stuart Masterson and Christian Slater. ... Broken Arrow is a 1996 American action film directed by John Woo and starring John Travolta and Christian Slater. ... Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, directed by Jay Roach, is the first film of the Austin Powers series. ... Hard Rain is a 1998 action movie, produced by Mark Gordon, written by Graham Yost and directed by former cinematographer turned first-time director Mikael Salomon. ... Very Bad Things is a 1998 black comedy film, directed by Peter Berg. ... For other uses of this term, see Contender. ... 3000 Miles to Graceland is a 2001 thriller film, starring Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, Courteney Cox Arquette, David Arquette, Bokeem Woodbine, Christian Slater, and Kevin Pollak. ... Windtalkers is a 2002 World War II film directed by John Woo. ... A reversion (alternative release) of the BBCs Walking with Dinosaurs and Walking with Beasts series, done by Discovery Channel and NBC for the Discovery Kids network. ... Dinosaur Planet is a four-part American nature documentary first aired on Discovery Channel in 2003. ... Churchill: The Hollywood Years is a 2004 movie, directed by Peter Richardson. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Mindhunters is a 2004 crime thriller, directed by Renny Harlin and written by Wayne Kramer and Kevin Brodbin (with an uncredited rewrite by Ehren Kruger). ... Bobby is a Golden Globe Award-nominated drama film written and directed by Emilio Estevez. ... Hollow Man 2 is a science fiction thriller film starring Christian Slater, and directed by Claudio FÃ¤h. ... He Was a Quiet Man is an upcoming 2007 drama film, written and directed by Frank Capello. ... Slipstream is a 2007 film written and directed by Anthony Hopkins. ...

References

External links

Categories: 1969 births | American film actors | American stage actors | American television actors | Incarcerated celebrities | Living people | New York actors | People from New York City | Dalton School alumni The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, and video games. ... Internet Broadway Database The Internet Broadway Database (IBDb) is an online database of Broadway theatre productions and their personnel. ... The American Theatre Wing (ATF) is a New York City-based organization dedicated to supporting excellence and education in theatre, according to its mission statement. ... Dana Thomas Carvey (born April 2, 1955, in Missoula, Montana) is an American actor and comedian best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and the spin-off movie Waynes World. ... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... This article is about the actress. ...

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