Biography
Who is Christian Slater?
Early life and real name
Christian Michael Leonard Hawkins was born on August 18, 1969, in New York City, United States. His father was actor Michael Hawkins, and his mother was Mary Jo Slater, who worked as an actors agent, casting executive, and producer. He has a maternal half-brother named Ryan Slater.
He grew up in Manhattan Plaza in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. For his education, he attended the Dalton School, the Professional Children's School, and the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
Early acting career
Christian played his first television role at the age of eight on the soap opera One Life to Live. He later made his Broadway debut in the 1980 revival of The Music Man. His film debut came with a leading role in The Legend of Billie Jean in 1985.
He gained wider recognition for his breakout role as a high school student in the satire Heathers in 1989. Following that success, he appeared in several well-known films during the 1990s, including Pump Up the Volume, Young Guns II, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
Major film and television roles
Throughout his career, Christian has starred in a wide variety of film and television projects. Some of his well-known 1990s films include Interview with the Vampire, Broken Arrow, and True Romance. He also developed an extensive voice-acting career, providing voices for animated films and series such as FernGully: The Last Rainforest and Archer.
In 2014, he signed on for a title role in the USA Network television series Mr. Robot. His performance as the computer hacker earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016, along with additional nominations in 2017 and 2018. He also received the Children's and Family Emmy Award for his role in The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Family and relationships
Christian Slater was married to Ryan Haddon. His mother was a well-known casting executive and producer, and his family background is closely tied to the entertainment industry.
Birthday and age
Christian Slater was born on August 18, 1969, which makes Christian 57 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Christian shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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