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 · 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
- 2016 · Ang panday as Lizardo
- 2015 · Beautiful Strangers as Ronaldo Castillo
- 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 · 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
- 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
- 2002 · Siblings as Bobby Reyes
- 2001 · American Adobo as Mike
- 1999 · Bulaklak ng Maynila as Timo
- 1999 · Katawan as Carlo
- 1996 · The Stepmother as Edward
- 1993 · Because I Love You as Paolo
- 1991 · Maalaala Mo Kaya as Sen. Edgardo Angara
- 1991 · Maalaala Mo Kaya as Jerry
- 1985 · An Indivisible Heaven as Noel
- 1982 · Haplos as Al
- 1982 · Anak as Alfred
- 1982 · An Affair as Emil
- 1982 · Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit as Chuck
- 1980 · Will Your Heart Beat Faster? as Johnny
- 1978 · You Are Mine as Rex Aguilar
- 1977 · Moments in a Stolen Dream as Joey
- 1974 · Weighed But Found Wanting as Junior
- Future · Knock Three Times as
- 2023 · Moro as
- 2023 · Moro as Kamad
- 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
- 2019 · Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema as Himself
- 2018 · The Wedding as Mayor Cordero
- 2017 · Smaller and Smaller Circles as NBI Deputy Director Phillip Mapa
- 2017 · Kamandag ng Droga as
- 2017 · Across The Crescent Moon as
- 2016 · The Escort as Gary Montenilla
- 2016 · Dukot as Manong Johnny
- 2015 · Salamat sa Alaala as Himself
- 2015 · Tragic Theater as
- 2014 · (Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children) as Carmen
- 2013 · Ganito Kami Muli as
- 2012 · Flames Of Love as
- 2011 · Catch Me... I'm in Love as President
- 2010 · Sa'yo Lamang as Franco
- 2009 · Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love as Alfonso
- 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 · My Dream Is to Love You as Raffy
- 2002 · Mahal Kita: Final Answer! as
- 2001 · Alas Dose as Remo Doce
- 2000 · Wounded Heart as
- 2000 · Yakapin Mo ang Umaga as
- 2000 · Ika-13 kapitulo as David
- 2000 · Tunay na Mahal as Tomas
- 2000 · Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback as
- 1999 · Higit pa sa Buhay ko as Alex Acosta
- 1999 · Wansapanataym: The Movie as Gary
- 1998 · Pahiram Kahit Sandali as Andy Castro
- 1998 · Sambahin ang Ngalan mo as
- 1998 · Ama Namin as Fr. Rico / Ka Marco
- 1997 · Nasaan ang Puso 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 · In the Name of Love as Spanky
- 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 · How Much I Love You as Rollie Suclad
- 1993 · Kung Mawawala Ka Pa as
- 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 · Lampang Kerubin as
- 1991 · Ipagpatawad Mo as Mike
- 1991 · A Plea to God as Vince
- 1991 · Spark in the Dark as Nitoy
- 1990 · Victim 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 Adrian
- 1988 · Three Faces of Love as Olan (segment "Katumbas ng Kahapon")
- 1987 · Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan as
- 1987 · Signed: Lino Brocka as
- 1987 · Be Only Mine as Andy Abrigo
- 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 · When to Say I Love You? as Jake Abelardo
- 1985 · Beloved as Dindo Tuason
- 1985 · Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas as Albert
- 1985 · Bituing Walang Ningning as Nico Escobar
- 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 · Broken Marriage as Rene
- 1983 · How Is It to Dream? as Eric
- 1982 · Cain and Abel as Ellis
- 1982 · All for You as Jerry
- 1982 · No Other Love as
- 1982 · Heavens Were Weighed as Joel
- 1981 · Karma as
- 1981 · Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister as Dick
- 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 · The Marriage 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 · Will I Always Be a Woman? as Modesto
- 1978 · Kung Kaya Mo... Kaya Ko Rin as Ramon
- 1978 · Angelita's Eyes as Lover
- 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 · Tisoy! as Tisoy
- 1977 · Si Boyet, Si Hilda atbp… as Self
- 1976 · As We Were as Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
- 1976 · Three Years Without God as Masugi
- 1976 · Relax Lang, Mama ... Sagot Kita as
- 1976 · Hide and Seek as
- 1976 · Ang Katumbas Ay Buhay as Mario
- 1975 · Summer Rains as
- 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
- 1975 · Banaue: Stairway to the Sky as Sadek
- Future · Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? as Himself - Host



