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{{Short description|American actor |
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| birth_name = Christian Michael Leonard Slater <!---NOTE: Not "Hawkins" ---> |
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| parents = {{ubl|[[Michael Hawkins (American actor)|Michael Hawkins]]|[[Mary Jo Slater]]}} |
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'''Christian Michael Leonard Slater''' (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor |
'''Christian Michael Leonard Slater''' (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor. He made his film debut with a leading role in ''[[The Legend of Billie Jean]]'' (1985) and gained wider recognition for his breakthrough role as Jason "J.D." Dean, a sociopathic high school student, in the satire ''[[Heathers]]'' (1988). He has received critical acclaim for his title role in the [[USA Network]] television series ''[[Mr. Robot]]'' (2015–2019), for which he earned the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film]] in 2016, with additional nominations in 2017 and 2018. |
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In the 1990s, Slater starred in a number of big-budget films, including ''[[Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves]]'' (1991), ''[[Interview with the Vampire (film)|Interview with the Vampire]]'' (1994), ''[[Broken Arrow (1996 film)|Broken Arrow]]'' (1996), and ''[[Hard Rain (film)|Hard Rain]]'' (1998) as well as cult films like |
In the 1990s, Slater starred in a number of big-budget films, including ''[[Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves]]'' (1991), ''[[Interview with the Vampire (film)|Interview with the Vampire]]'' (1994), ''[[Broken Arrow (1996 film)|Broken Arrow]]'' (1996), and ''[[Hard Rain (film)|Hard Rain]]'' (1998) as well as cult films like |
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''[[Gleaming the Cube]]'' (1989), ''[[Pump Up the Volume (film)|Pump Up the Volume]]'' (1990) and ''[[True Romance]]'' (1993). His other notable films include roles in ''[[The Name of the Rose (film)|The Name of the Rose]]'' (1986), ''[[Tucker: The Man and His Dream]]'' (1988), ''[[Windtalkers]]'' (2002), ''[[Alone in the Dark (2005 film)|Alone in the Dark]]'' (2005), ''[[Bobby (2006 film)|Bobby]]'' (2006), ''[[He Was a Quiet Man]]'' (2007), ''[[Nymphomaniac (film)|Nymphomaniac]]'' (2013), ''[[The Wife (2017 film)|The Wife]]'' (2017), and ''[[We Can Be Heroes (film)|We Can Be Heroes]]'' (2020). |
''[[Gleaming the Cube]]'' (1989), ''[[Pump Up the Volume (film)|Pump Up the Volume]]'' (1990) and ''[[True Romance]]'' (1993). His other notable films include roles in ''[[The Name of the Rose (film)|The Name of the Rose]]'' (1986), ''[[Tucker: The Man and His Dream]]'' (1988), ''[[Windtalkers]]'' (2002), ''[[Alone in the Dark (2005 film)|Alone in the Dark]]'' (2005), ''[[Bobby (2006 film)|Bobby]]'' (2006), ''[[He Was a Quiet Man]]'' (2007), ''[[Nymphomaniac (film)|Nymphomaniac]]'' (2013), ''[[The Wife (2017 film)|The Wife]]'' (2017), and ''[[We Can Be Heroes (2020 film)|We Can Be Heroes]]'' (2020). |
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In addition to his live-action roles, Slater has had an extensive voice-acting career, with roles like Pips in ''[[FernGully: The Last Rainforest]]'' (1992), Slater in ''[[Archer (2009 TV series)|Archer]]'' ( |
In addition to his live-action roles, Slater has had an extensive voice-acting career, with roles like Pips in ''[[FernGully: The Last Rainforest]]'' (1992), Slater in ''[[Archer (2009 TV series)|Archer]]'' (2014–2023), Ushari in ''[[The Lion Guard]]'' (2016–2019), Rand Ridley in ''[[Inside Job (Netflix series)|Inside Job]]'' (2021–2022), and [[Deadshot|Floyd Lawton / Deadshot]] in the [[DC Animated Movie Universe]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Slater was born on August 18, 1969, in New York City, the son of [[Michael Hawkins (American actor)|Michael Hawkins]] (born Thomas Knight Slater), an actor also known as Michael Gainsborough; and [[Mary Jo Slater]] (née Lawton), an acting agent turned casting executive and producer.<ref name=actors>{{cite episode|title=Christian Slater|series=[[Inside the Actors Studio]]|network=[[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]]|airdate=October 13, 2008|season=15|number=16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/71/Christian-Slater.html|title=Christian Slater profile|publisher=FilmReference.com|access-date=April 7, 2011}}</ref> He has a maternal half-brother, Ryan Slater, who also became an actor.<ref name="yahoo">{{cite web|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800026672/bio|title=Christian Slater profile|publisher=Yahoo.com|access-date=April 7, 2011}}</ref> His great-uncle was radio personality [[Bill Slater (broadcaster)|Bill Slater]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BkaULNjRIm8C&q=%22Christian+Slater%22+%22Bill+Slater%22&pg=PT369 |title=Radio Master: The Life and Times of Sports Broadcasting Great Ted Husing |author=John Lewis |page=369 |date=November 22, 2011 |publisher=Publish Green |isbn=9781936183869 |access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref> He attended the [[Dalton School]], the [[Professional Children's School]] and the [[Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts]].<ref name="yahoo"/> |
Slater was born on August 18, 1969, in New York City, the son of [[Michael Hawkins (American actor)|Michael Hawkins]] (born Thomas Knight Slater), an actor also known as Michael Gainsborough; and [[Mary Jo Slater]] (née Lawton), an acting agent turned casting executive and producer.<ref name=actors>{{cite episode|title=Christian Slater|series=[[Inside the Actors Studio]]|network=[[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]]|airdate=October 13, 2008|season=15|number=16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/71/Christian-Slater.html|title=Christian Slater profile|publisher=FilmReference.com|access-date=April 7, 2011}}</ref> He has a maternal half-brother, Ryan Slater, who also became an actor.<ref name="yahoo">{{cite web|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800026672/bio|title=Christian Slater profile|publisher=Yahoo.com|access-date=April 7, 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100308003152/https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800026672/bio| archive-date = 2010-03-08}}</ref> His great-uncle was radio personality [[Bill Slater (broadcaster)|Bill Slater]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BkaULNjRIm8C&q=%22Christian+Slater%22+%22Bill+Slater%22&pg=PT369 |title=Radio Master: The Life and Times of Sports Broadcasting Great Ted Husing |author=John Lewis |page=369 |date=November 22, 2011 |publisher=Publish Green |isbn=9781936183869 |access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref> He attended the [[Dalton School]], the [[Professional Children's School]] and the [[Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts]].<ref name="yahoo"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Slater made his big screen debut in 1985's ''[[The Legend of Billie Jean]]'', playing Billie Jean's brother Binx. Though expected to be a big hit, the film fell short at the box office. It has gained a [[cult following]]. His career improved with his role in ''[[The Name of the Rose (film)|The Name of the Rose]]'' (1986) alongside [[Sean Connery]].<ref name="biochannel">{{cite web|url=http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/christian-slater.html|title=Christian Slater profile|publisher=[[The Biography Channel]]|access-date=September 20, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100214095721/http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/christian-slater.html|archive-date=February 14, 2010}}</ref> Slater played Connery's apprentice monk while they investigated a series of murders at a Benedictine abbey. Slater followed this by playing Junior Tucker in [[Francis Ford Coppola]]'s ''[[Tucker: The Man and His Dream]]'' (1988). |
Slater made his big screen debut in 1985's ''[[The Legend of Billie Jean]]'', playing Billie Jean's brother Binx. Though expected to be a big hit, the film fell short at the box office. It has gained a [[cult following]]. His career improved with his role in ''[[The Name of the Rose (film)|The Name of the Rose]]'' (1986) alongside [[Sean Connery]].<ref name="biochannel">{{cite web|url=http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/christian-slater.html|title=Christian Slater profile|publisher=[[The Biography Channel]]|access-date=September 20, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100214095721/http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/christian-slater.html|archive-date=February 14, 2010}}</ref> Slater played Connery's apprentice monk while they investigated a series of murders at a Benedictine abbey. Slater followed this by playing Junior Tucker in [[Francis Ford Coppola]]'s ''[[Tucker: The Man and His Dream]]'' (1988). |
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At the age of 18, Slater played the dark character J.D. in the 1988 film ''[[Heathers]]'' alongside [[Winona Ryder]]. |
At the age of 18, Slater played the dark character J.D. in the 1988 film ''[[Heathers]]'' alongside [[Winona Ryder]]. Slater beat out many other actors such as [[Brad Pitt]] for the part, and his performance drew comparison with a young [[Jack Nicholson]].<ref name="biochannel"/> Slater also starred in ''[[Gleaming the Cube]]'' and appeared in ''[[Beyond the Stars]]'' (both 1989). After ''Heathers'', Slater had offers to play more troubled youths, including as a rebellious teen in ''[[Pump Up the Volume (film)|Pump Up the Volume]]'' (1990) and a wild gunman in ''[[Young Guns II]]'' (1990), in which Slater acted alongside [[Emilio Estevez]], [[Lou Diamond Phillips]] and [[Kiefer Sutherland]]. |
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===1991–1999: Box office success=== |
===1991–1999: Box office success=== |
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In 1991, Slater was cast as Will Scarlett in the Hollywood big budget production of ''[[Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves]]'' alongside [[Kevin Costner]], [[Morgan Freeman]] and [[Alan Rickman]]. The film was a commercial success, taking US$390 million worldwide, and Slater became one of the major A-list stars of the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=robinhoodprinceofthieves.htm|title=Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Box Office Mojo|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=September 20, 2010}}</ref> With Slater being a big ''[[Star Trek]]'' fan (in addition to his mother, [[Mary Jo Slater]], serving as the casting director for the film), he accepted a cameo role in ''[[Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country]]'', shortly after playing Charlie Luciano in the crime drama ''[[Mobsters (film)|Mobsters]]''.<ref name="biochannel"/> The following year he expanded his film genre and starred in the comedy ''[[Kuffs]]'' opposite [[Milla Jovovich]]. In 1993, Slater again stretched his acting skills, playing opposite [[Marisa Tomei]] in ''[[Untamed Heart]]'' and playing Clarence Worley in ''[[True Romance]]'', written by [[Quentin Tarantino]], which received many rave reviews.<ref name="biochannel" /> In his review of ''True Romance'', [[Roger Ebert]] awarded the movie 3 stars out of 4 and said, "the energy and style of the movie are exhilarating. Christian Slater has the kind of cocky recklessness the movie needs."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19930910/REVIEWS/309100304/1023|title=True Romance|date=September 10, 1993|author=Roger Ebert|newspaper=[[Chicago Sun Times]]|access-date=February 12, 2011|archive-date=December 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101203224711/http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19930910/REVIEWS/309100304/1023|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
In 1991, Slater was cast as Will Scarlett in the Hollywood big budget production of ''[[Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves]]'' alongside [[Kevin Costner]], [[Morgan Freeman]] and [[Alan Rickman]]. The film was a commercial success, taking US$390 million worldwide, and Slater became one of the major A-list stars of the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=robinhoodprinceofthieves.htm|title=Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Box Office Mojo|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=September 20, 2010}}</ref> With Slater being a big ''[[Star Trek]]'' fan (in addition to his mother, [[Mary Jo Slater]], serving as the casting director for the film), he accepted a cameo role in ''[[Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country]]'', shortly after playing Charlie Luciano in the crime drama ''[[Mobsters (film)|Mobsters]]''.<ref name="biochannel"/> The following year he expanded his film genre and starred in the comedy ''[[Kuffs]]'' opposite [[Milla Jovovich]]. In 1993, Slater again stretched his acting skills, playing opposite [[Marisa Tomei]] in ''[[Untamed Heart]]'' and playing Clarence Worley in ''[[True Romance]]'', written by [[Quentin Tarantino]], which received many rave reviews.<ref name="biochannel" /> In his review of ''True Romance'', [[Roger Ebert]] awarded the movie 3 stars out of 4 and said, "the energy and style of the movie are exhilarating. Christian Slater has the kind of cocky recklessness the movie needs."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19930910/REVIEWS/309100304/1023|title=True Romance|date=September 10, 1993|author=Roger Ebert|newspaper=[[Chicago Sun Times]]|access-date=February 12, 2011|archive-date=December 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101203224711/http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19930910/REVIEWS/309100304/1023|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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He gained the role of the interviewer Daniel Molloy in ''[[Interview with the Vampire (film)|Interview with the Vampire]]'' (1994) after the death of his friend [[River Phoenix]], who was originally cast.<ref name="biochannel" /> Slater subsequently donated his earnings from the film to Phoenix's favorite charities.<ref name="biochannel" /> He played the character of Lewis in the romance film ''Bed of Roses'' in 1996 opposite [[Mary Stuart Masterson]] then that of Riley Hale in the big-budget [[John Woo]] film ''[[Broken Arrow (1996 film)|Broken Arrow]]'' (1996), which also starred [[John Travolta]]. In 1998 Slater appeared in crime movie ''[[Hard Rain (film)|Hard Rain]]'' alongside [[Morgan Freeman]]. The same year he also starred in the dark comedy ''[[Very Bad Things]]'' opposite [[Cameron Diaz]]. |
He gained the role of the interviewer Daniel Molloy in ''[[Interview with the Vampire (film)|Interview with the Vampire]]'' (1994) after the death of his friend [[River Phoenix]], who was originally cast.<ref name="biochannel" /> Slater subsequently donated his earnings from the film to Phoenix's favorite charities.<ref name="biochannel" /> He played the character of Lewis in the romance film ''Bed of Roses'' in 1996 opposite [[Mary Stuart Masterson]], then that of Riley Hale in the big-budget [[John Woo]] film ''[[Broken Arrow (1996 film)|Broken Arrow]]'' (1996), which also starred [[John Travolta]]. In 1998 Slater appeared in crime movie ''[[Hard Rain (film)|Hard Rain]]'' alongside [[Morgan Freeman]]. The same year he also starred in the dark comedy ''[[Very Bad Things]]'' opposite [[Cameron Diaz]]. |
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===2000–present: Television roles, ''Mr. Robot''=== |
===2000–present: Television roles, ''Mr. Robot''=== |
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Slater voices the character "[[List of Archer characters|Slater]]" on the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] original series ''[[Archer (2009 TV series)|Archer]]''. He also provided the voice of Ushari the [[Egyptian Cobra]] in ''[[The Lion Guard]]''. He also made a short film for [[HP Inc.|HP]] called ''The Wolf'', which shows how easily malware can spread on unprotected printers and computers.<ref>Hewlett-Packard Company [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3QXMMV-Srs&index=18&t=0s&list=PLoMwRIIUViGQ48XKzXNxTjvICAiZTLv8I "The Wolf : HP Studios"], February 14, 2017. Retrieved on October 9, 2018.</ref> In 2018, Christian Slater appeared in ''[[The Public (film)|The Public]]'', the latest film by [[Emilio Estevez]]. At the world premiere of the film at the [[Toronto Film Festival]], Slater discussed his role, Josh Davis, with ''Ikon London Magazine'': |
Slater voices the character "[[List of Archer characters|Slater]]" on the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] original series ''[[Archer (2009 TV series)|Archer]]''. He also provided the voice of Ushari the [[Egyptian Cobra]] in ''[[The Lion Guard]]''. He also made a short film for [[HP Inc.|HP]] called ''The Wolf'', which shows how easily malware can spread on unprotected printers and computers.<ref>Hewlett-Packard Company [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3QXMMV-Srs&index=18&t=0s&list=PLoMwRIIUViGQ48XKzXNxTjvICAiZTLv8I "The Wolf : HP Studios"], February 14, 2017. Retrieved on October 9, 2018.</ref> In 2018, Christian Slater appeared in ''[[The Public (film)|The Public]]'', the latest film by [[Emilio Estevez]]. At the world premiere of the film at the [[Toronto Film Festival]], Slater discussed his role, Josh Davis, with ''Ikon London Magazine'': |
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<blockquote>"He (Josh Davis) is definitely the character in the movie who represents that side of politics where he is not as open-hearted as you'd like him to be. He is definitely the guy who feels this is all a mess. And he is a law and order politician in this movie. So hopefully, he is the kind of guy you love to hate".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ikonlondonmagazine.com/christian-slater/ |title=Christian Slater about playing 'The kind of guy you love to hate'|website= Ikon London Magazine|first1=Tamara|last1=Orlova-Alvarez |first2=Joe|last2=Alvarez|date=September 26, 2018|access-date=September 29, 2018}}</ref></blockquote> From 2021 to 2022, he voiced the character Rand Ridley on the adult sci-fi [[animated sitcom]] ''[[Inside Job (2021 TV series)|Inside Job]]''. The |
<blockquote>"He (Josh Davis) is definitely the character in the movie who represents that side of politics where he is not as open-hearted as you'd like him to be. He is definitely the guy who feels this is all a mess. And he is a law and order politician in this movie. So hopefully, he is the kind of guy you love to hate".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ikonlondonmagazine.com/christian-slater/ |title=Christian Slater about playing 'The kind of guy you love to hate'|website= Ikon London Magazine|first1=Tamara|last1=Orlova-Alvarez |first2=Joe|last2=Alvarez|date=September 26, 2018|access-date=September 29, 2018}}</ref></blockquote> From 2021 to 2022, he voiced the character Rand Ridley on the adult sci-fi [[animated sitcom]] ''[[Inside Job (2021 TV series)|Inside Job]]''. The show's creator announced the cancellation of the show in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Simons |first1=Roxy |title=Netflix cancels 'Inside Job'—Creator shares upset at show ending |url=https://www.newsweek.com/inside-job-season-2-canceled-shion-takeuchi-update-1772186 |website=Newsweek |access-date=January 9, 2023 |language=en |date=January 9, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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===Legal issues=== |
===Legal issues=== |
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Slater has had difficulties with [[substance abuse]] and has undergone treatment. In 1989, Slater was arrested for drunk driving. He was sentenced to ten days in jail.<ref name="biochannel"/><ref name=Conviction>{{cite news|url= https://www.independent.co.uk/news/christian-slater-jailed-for-drug-assault-1288032.html|title=Christian Slater jailed for drug assault|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|date=December 11, 1997|access-date=September 20, 2010|first=Margaret|last=Rogerson}}</ref> At one time he said, "Work is my hobby, staying [[Sobriety|sober]] is my job."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bravo.co.uk/features/jailbirds.php?ssid=6|title=Christian Slater Top Ten Jailbirds|publisher=[[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]]|access-date=September 20, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101026102840/http://bravo.co.uk/features/jailbirds.php?ssid=6|archive-date=October 26, 2010}}</ref> After living in recovery, he said in 2009, "Work is my job, and having adventures with my kids. My kids are all-important |
Slater has had difficulties with [[substance abuse]] and has undergone treatment. In 1989, Slater was arrested for drunk driving. He was sentenced to ten days in jail.<ref name="biochannel"/><ref name=Conviction>{{cite news|url= https://www.independent.co.uk/news/christian-slater-jailed-for-drug-assault-1288032.html|title=Christian Slater jailed for drug assault|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|date=December 11, 1997|access-date=September 20, 2010|first=Margaret|last=Rogerson}}</ref> At one time he said, "Work is my hobby, staying [[Sobriety|sober]] is my job."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bravo.co.uk/features/jailbirds.php?ssid=6|title=Christian Slater Top Ten Jailbirds|publisher=[[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]]|access-date=September 20, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101026102840/http://bravo.co.uk/features/jailbirds.php?ssid=6|archive-date=October 26, 2010}}</ref> After living in recovery, he said in 2009, "Work is my job, and having adventures with my kids. My kids are all-important."<ref name="creators">{{cite news |first=Stacy Jenel|last=Smith|url=https://www.creators.com/read/hollywood-exclusive/10/09/a-wiser-christian-slater-looks-back-on-life-turmoilmario-lopez-looking-for-dog-first-good-woman-after |title=A Wiser Christian Slater Looks Back on Life Turmoil |work=Creators |date= October 5, 2009 |access-date=January 29, 2019 }}</ref> |
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<blockquote>The illusion of being very cool, that drinking is the hip thing to do and that you'll seem like [[Clark Gable]]. You go to a party and have a drink and feel like a superhero when the truth is you're looking rather foolish. Showing up for life 24/7 straight and sober can be tough if you're riddled with [[Anxiety|insecurities]]. Actually, the fastest way of knowing who you are is to know who you're not.<ref name="creators"/></blockquote> |
<blockquote>The illusion of being very cool, that drinking is the hip thing to do and that you'll seem like [[Clark Gable]]. You go to a party and have a drink and feel like a superhero when the truth is you're looking rather foolish. Showing up for life 24/7 straight and sober can be tough if you're riddled with [[Anxiety|insecurities]]. Actually, the fastest way of knowing who you are is to know who you're not.<ref name="creators"/></blockquote> |
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In 1994, he was arrested when he tried to board a commercial plane with a gun in his baggage.<ref name= Conviction /> He was sentenced to three days of community service.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Spring 2000|issue=540|page=90|title=5 Famous Gun-Toting Celebs in the '90s}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800026672/bio|title=Christian Slater Biography |website=[[Yahoo! Movies]]|access-date=September 20, 2010}}</ref> |
In 1994, he was arrested when he tried to board a commercial plane with a gun in his baggage.<ref name= Conviction /> He was sentenced to three days of community service.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=Spring 2000|issue=540|page=90|title=5 Famous Gun-Toting Celebs in the '90s}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800026672/bio|title=Christian Slater Biography |website=[[Yahoo! Movies]]|access-date=September 20, 2010}}</ref> |
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In 1997, Slater was convicted of punching his girlfriend, Michelle Jonas, and assaulting a police officer while under the influence of [[heroin]], [[cocaine]], and alcohol. He had consumed them for two days straight and had little to no sleep.<ref name="biochannel"/><ref name= Conviction/> He was treated for more than 100 days in a rehabilitation facility while on bail, and then was sentenced to a three-month term in jail, followed by three months in a residential rehab center. He was released from prison after 59 days on the basis of good behavior.<ref name= yahoo/> |
In 1997, Slater was convicted of punching his girlfriend, Michelle Jonas, and assaulting a police officer while under the influence of [[heroin]], [[cocaine]], and alcohol. He had consumed them for two days straight and had little to no sleep.<ref name="biochannel"/><ref name= Conviction/> He was treated for more than 100 days in a rehabilitation facility while on bail, and then was sentenced to a three-month term in jail, followed by three months in a residential rehab center. He was released from prison after 59 days on the basis of good behavior.<ref name= yahoo/> |
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On May 24, 2005, Slater was arrested in Manhattan, after allegedly groping a woman on the street.<ref name="Cheryl Bronson">{{cite news|title=Christian Slater arrested on sexual harassment charge|date=May 31, 2005|access-date=May 31, 2005|first=Cheryl|last=Bronson|url=http://articles.cnn.com/2005-05-31/entertainment/slater.arrested_1_third-degree-sexual-abuse-actor-christian-slater-three-counts?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ|work=[[CNN]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009063854/http://articles.cnn.com/2005-05-31/entertainment/slater.arrested_1_third-degree-sexual-abuse-actor-christian-slater-three-counts?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ|archive-date=October 9, 2012}}</ref> Slater was charged with third-degree sexual abuse.<ref name="Cheryl Bronson"/><ref name="Christian Slater Arrested">{{cite news|title=Christian Slater Arrested|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=698631n | work=CBS News}}</ref> The charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence and on the condition that Slater keep out of trouble for six months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Charges Against Actor Dropped |
On May 24, 2005, Slater was arrested in Manhattan, after allegedly groping a woman on the street.<ref name="Cheryl Bronson">{{cite news|title=Christian Slater arrested on sexual harassment charge|date=May 31, 2005|access-date=May 31, 2005|first=Cheryl|last=Bronson|url=http://articles.cnn.com/2005-05-31/entertainment/slater.arrested_1_third-degree-sexual-abuse-actor-christian-slater-three-counts?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ|work=[[CNN]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009063854/http://articles.cnn.com/2005-05-31/entertainment/slater.arrested_1_third-degree-sexual-abuse-actor-christian-slater-three-counts?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ|archive-date=October 9, 2012}}</ref> Slater was charged with third-degree sexual abuse.<ref name="Cheryl Bronson"/><ref name="Christian Slater Arrested">{{cite news|title=Christian Slater Arrested|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=698631n | work=CBS News}}</ref> The charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence and on the condition that Slater keep out of trouble for six months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Charges Against Actor Dropped |
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Christian Michael Leonard Slater (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor. He made his film debut with a leading role in The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) and gained wider recognition for his breakthrough role as Jason "J.D." Dean, a sociopathic high school student, in the satire Heathers (1988). He has received critical acclaim for his title role in the USA Network television series Mr. Robot (2015–2019), for which he earned the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film in 2016, with additional nominations in 2017 and 2018.
In the 1990s, Slater starred in a number of big-budget films, including Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Interview with the Vampire (1994), Broken Arrow (1996), and Hard Rain (1998) as well as cult films like Gleaming the Cube (1989), Pump Up the Volume (1990) and True Romance (1993). His other notable films include roles in The Name of the Rose (1986), Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988), Windtalkers (2002), Alone in the Dark (2005), Bobby (2006), He Was a Quiet Man (2007), Nymphomaniac (2013), The Wife (2017), and We Can Be Heroes (2020).
In addition to his live-action roles, Slater has had an extensive voice-acting career, with roles like Pips in FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), Slater in Archer (2014–2023), Ushari in The Lion Guard (2016–2019), Rand Ridley in Inside Job (2021–2022), and Floyd Lawton / Deadshot in the DC Animated Movie Universe.
Early life
Slater was born on August 18, 1969, in New York City, the son of Michael Hawkins (born Thomas Knight Slater), an actor also known as Michael Gainsborough; and Mary Jo Slater (née Lawton), an acting agent turned casting executive and producer.[1][2] He has a maternal half-brother, Ryan Slater, who also became an actor.[3] His great-uncle was radio personality Bill Slater.[4] He attended the Dalton School, the Professional Children's School and the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.[3]
Career
1977–1990: Early success
Slater started acting from an early age. His first television role was at the age of eight on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.[5] Following a run on Ryan's Hope, he made his Broadway debut as the lisping Winthrop Paroo opposite Dick Van Dyke in the 1980 revival of The Music Man.[1] Additional Broadway credits include Copperfield, Merlin, Macbeth, Side Man, and The Glass Menagerie. In addition he has performed in London's West End in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Swimming with Sharks.
Slater made his big screen debut in 1985's The Legend of Billie Jean, playing Billie Jean's brother Binx. Though expected to be a big hit, the film fell short at the box office. It has gained a cult following. His career improved with his role in The Name of the Rose (1986) alongside Sean Connery.[6] Slater played Connery's apprentice monk while they investigated a series of murders at a Benedictine abbey. Slater followed this by playing Junior Tucker in Francis Ford Coppola's Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988).
At the age of 18, Slater played the dark character J.D. in the 1988 film Heathers alongside Winona Ryder. Slater beat out many other actors such as Brad Pitt for the part, and his performance drew comparison with a young Jack Nicholson.[6] Slater also starred in Gleaming the Cube and appeared in Beyond the Stars (both 1989). After Heathers, Slater had offers to play more troubled youths, including as a rebellious teen in Pump Up the Volume (1990) and a wild gunman in Young Guns II (1990), in which Slater acted alongside Emilio Estevez, Lou Diamond Phillips and Kiefer Sutherland.
1991–1999: Box office success
In 1991, Slater was cast as Will Scarlett in the Hollywood big budget production of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves alongside Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman and Alan Rickman. The film was a commercial success, taking US$390 million worldwide, and Slater became one of the major A-list stars of the 1990s.[7] With Slater being a big Star Trek fan (in addition to his mother, Mary Jo Slater, serving as the casting director for the film), he accepted a cameo role in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, shortly after playing Charlie Luciano in the crime drama Mobsters.[6] The following year he expanded his film genre and starred in the comedy Kuffs opposite Milla Jovovich. In 1993, Slater again stretched his acting skills, playing opposite Marisa Tomei in Untamed Heart and playing Clarence Worley in True Romance, written by Quentin Tarantino, which received many rave reviews.[6] In his review of True Romance, Roger Ebert awarded the movie 3 stars out of 4 and said, "the energy and style of the movie are exhilarating. Christian Slater has the kind of cocky recklessness the movie needs."[8]
He gained the role of the interviewer Daniel Molloy in Interview with the Vampire (1994) after the death of his friend River Phoenix, who was originally cast.[6] Slater subsequently donated his earnings from the film to Phoenix's favorite charities.[6] He played the character of Lewis in the romance film Bed of Roses in 1996 opposite Mary Stuart Masterson, then that of Riley Hale in the big-budget John Woo film Broken Arrow (1996), which also starred John Travolta. In 1998 Slater appeared in crime movie Hard Rain alongside Morgan Freeman. The same year he also starred in the dark comedy Very Bad Things opposite Cameron Diaz.
2000–present: Television roles, Mr. Robot
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Since 2000 Slater has mixed TV work with leading roles in mainly lower budget films, along with supporting roles in a few mainstream productions. He appeared in the successful The West Wing and Alias TV series. He was also part of Hollywood films, including Bobby and 3000 Miles to Graceland.[6] He has also worked as a voice-over artist in productions, including the character of 'Pips' in the successful Australian animated film FernGully: The Last Rainforest, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, and TV documentaries, including Prehistoric Planet and Dinosaur Planet. Slater also voiced the character John Watson a.k.a. "Wonko the Sane" in BBC Radio 4's production of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.[9]
Slater starred in the television series My Own Worst Enemy in 2008 and The Forgotten in 2009. In 2011 he co-starred in the action film The River Murders, with Ray Liotta and Ving Rhames. Also in 2011, he starred in the television series, Breaking In, which ran for two seasons. Slater co-starred with Ving Rhames in the film Soldiers of Fortune (2012), and in the Sylvester Stallone action thriller Bullet to the Head (2013), directed by Walter Hill. He co-starred in the 2014 television series, Mind Games, which was cancelled after five episodes were aired.[10] He was part of the ensemble in Lars von Trier's controversial film, Nymphomaniac.[11]
In October 2014,[12] Slater signed on for his title role in the television series on USA Network Mr. Robot. Slater plays a computer hacker, "Mr. Robot," who recruits Rami Malek's character, Elliot, into Slater's band of hackers called fsociety. The series premiered on June 24, 2015, and concluded in 2019 with its fourth season.[13] For his performance, he earned the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film in 2016, with additional nominations in 2017 and 2018.[14]
Prior to beginning his role in Mr. Robot, Slater announced in 2013 that he was developing and making a film based on Will Viharo's 1993 neo-noir novel Love Stories Are Too Violent for Me,[15] the first of three works to feature Vic Valentine. However, the success of Mr. Robot and contracts for additional seasons has delayed his being able to develop his adaptation.[16]
Slater voices the character "Slater" on the FX original series Archer. He also provided the voice of Ushari the Egyptian Cobra in The Lion Guard. He also made a short film for HP called The Wolf, which shows how easily malware can spread on unprotected printers and computers.[17] In 2018, Christian Slater appeared in The Public, the latest film by Emilio Estevez. At the world premiere of the film at the Toronto Film Festival, Slater discussed his role, Josh Davis, with Ikon London Magazine:
"He (Josh Davis) is definitely the character in the movie who represents that side of politics where he is not as open-hearted as you'd like him to be. He is definitely the guy who feels this is all a mess. And he is a law and order politician in this movie. So hopefully, he is the kind of guy you love to hate".[18]
From 2021 to 2022, he voiced the character Rand Ridley on the adult sci-fi animated sitcom Inside Job. The show's creator announced the cancellation of the show in January 2023.[19]
Personal life
In 2000, Slater married Ryan Haddon, the daughter of model Dayle Haddon. They have two children, a son born in 1999, and a daughter born in 2001.[6] In 2003, Haddon was arrested for assaulting Slater during an argument at a Hard Rock Cafe while on vacation in Las Vegas.[20] Haddon allegedly threw a glass bottle and cut Slater's neck, which required 20 stitches. Haddon was charged with domestic battery, booked at Las Vegas' Clark County Detention Center, and freed after posting bond.[20][21] They announced their separation over Christmas in 2004. Slater was living in London at the time, performing in a stage version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The couple officially separated in 2005 and divorced in 2007.[22]
On December 2, 2013, Slater married his girlfriend Brittany Lopez in Florida after three years of dating.[23][24] They have one daughter together, born in August 2019.[25]
Slater practices Kempo Karate[26] and divides his time between Coconut Grove in Miami, Florida[27] and Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.[28]
Legal issues
Slater has had difficulties with substance abuse and has undergone treatment. In 1989, Slater was arrested for drunk driving. He was sentenced to ten days in jail.[6][29] At one time he said, "Work is my hobby, staying sober is my job."[30] After living in recovery, he said in 2009, "Work is my job, and having adventures with my kids. My kids are all-important."[31]
The illusion of being very cool, that drinking is the hip thing to do and that you'll seem like Clark Gable. You go to a party and have a drink and feel like a superhero when the truth is you're looking rather foolish. Showing up for life 24/7 straight and sober can be tough if you're riddled with insecurities. Actually, the fastest way of knowing who you are is to know who you're not.[31]
In 1994, he was arrested when he tried to board a commercial plane with a gun in his baggage.[29] He was sentenced to three days of community service.[32][33]
In 1997, Slater was convicted of punching his girlfriend, Michelle Jonas, and assaulting a police officer while under the influence of heroin, cocaine, and alcohol. He had consumed them for two days straight and had little to no sleep.[6][29] He was treated for more than 100 days in a rehabilitation facility while on bail, and then was sentenced to a three-month term in jail, followed by three months in a residential rehab center. He was released from prison after 59 days on the basis of good behavior.[3]
On May 24, 2005, Slater was arrested in Manhattan, after allegedly groping a woman on the street.[34] Slater was charged with third-degree sexual abuse.[34][35] The charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence and on the condition that Slater keep out of trouble for six months.[36]
Philanthropy
Slater has been a supporter of several charities, including 21st Century Leaders, Global Green, and Whatever It Takes.[37] Slater appeared in an educational video on behalf of Nelson Mandela’s 46664 charity for AIDS awareness.[38] He has also worked to promote humanitarian work in South Africa.[39] In early May 2009, Slater visited wounded and recovering soldiers of Walter Reed Army Medical Center for the USO.[1] On December 10, 2009, Slater visited Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he contributed work for the television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The episode aired on March 21, 2010.[40]
Filmography
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1985 | The Legend of Billie Jean | Binx Davy | |
1986 | Twisted | Mark Collins | |
The Name of the Rose | Adso of Melk | ||
1988 | Tucker: The Man and His Dream | Preston Tucker Jr. | |
Heathers | Jason "J.D." Dean | ||
1989 | Desperate for Love | Cliff Petrie | |
Beyond the Stars | Eric Michaels | ||
The Wizard | Nick Woods | ||
Gleaming the Cube | Brian Kelly | ||
1990 | Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Andy Smith | Segment: "Lot 249" |
Pump Up the Volume | Mark Hunter | ||
Young Guns II | "Arkansas" Dave Rudabaugh | ||
1991 | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Will Scarlet | |
Mobsters | Charlie "Lucky" Luciano | ||
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country | Excelsior Communications Officer | Cameo | |
1992 | Kuffs | George Kuffs | |
Where the Day Takes You | Social Worker | Uncredited | |
FernGully: The Last Rainforest | Pips | Voice[41] | |
1993 | Untamed Heart | Adam | |
True Romance | Clarence Worley | ||
1994 | Interview with the Vampire | Daniel Molloy | |
Jimmy Hollywood | William | ||
1995 | Murder in the First | James Stamphill | |
1996 | Bed of Roses | Lewis Farrell | |
Broken Arrow | Captain Riley Hale | ||
1997 | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | Easily Fooled Security Guard | Uncredited |
Julian Po | Julian Po | ||
Basil | John Mannion | Also co-producer | |
1998 | Hard Rain | Tom | Also co-producer |
Very Bad Things | Robert Boyd | Also executive producer | |
2000 | The Contender | Reginald Webster | |
2001 | Who Is Cletis Tout? | Trevor Allen Finch | |
3000 Miles to Graceland | Hanson | ||
Zoolander | Himself | Cameo | |
2002 | Hard Cash | Thomas Taylor | |
Windtalkers | Sgt. Pete "Ox" Henderson | ||
2003 | Masked and Anonymous | Crew Guy #1 | |
2004 | Churchill: The Hollywood Years | Winston Churchill | |
Mindhunters | J.D. Reston | ||
The Confessor | Father Daniel Clemens | ||
Pursued | Vincent Palmer | Direct-to-DVD | |
2005 | Alone in the Dark | Edward Carnby | |
The Deal | Tom Hanson | Also executive producer | |
2006 | Crossing the Line | Himself | Documentary |
Bobby | Daryl Timmons | ||
Hollow Man 2 | Michael Griffin | Direct-to-DVD | |
2007 | He Was a Quiet Man | Bob Maconel | |
Slipstream | Ray / Matt Dodds / Patrolman #2 | ||
The Ten Commandments | Moses | Voice; Direct-to-DVD[41] | |
2008 | Love Lies Bleeding | Pollen | Direct-to-DVD |
Igor | Doctor Schadenfreude's Igor | Voice[41] | |
2009 | Dolan's Cadillac | Jimmy Dolan | Direct-to-DVD |
Lies & Illusions | Wes Wilson | Direct-to-DVD | |
2010 | Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey | Jammer | Voice |
2011 | Sacrifice | Father Porter | Direct-to-DVD |
The River Murders | Agent Vuckovitch | ||
Guns, Girls and Gambling | John Smith/Lee | ||
Without Men | Gordon Smith | ||
2012 | Playback | Frank Lyons | |
Soldiers of Fortune | Craig Mackenzie | ||
El Gringo | Lieutenant West | Direct-to-DVD | |
Freaky Deaky | Skip Gibbs | ||
Dawn Rider | "Cincinnati" John Mason | Direct-to-DVD | |
Rites of Passage | Delgado | Direct-to-DVD | |
Hatfields and McCoys: Bad Blood | Governor Bramlette | Direct-to-DVD | |
Back to the Sea | Jack | Voice[41] | |
Assassin's Bullet | Robert Diggs | Direct-to-DVD | |
2013 | Bullet to the Head | Marcus Baptiste | |
The Power of Few | Clyde | ||
Stranded | Col. Gerard Brauchman | Direct-to-DVD | |
Assassins Run | Michael Mason | Direct-to-DVD | |
Nymphomaniac | Joe's father | ||
2014 | Ask Me Anything | Paul Spooner | |
Way of the Wicked | Henry | Direct-to-DVD | |
2015 | Hot Tub Time Machine 2 | Brett McShaussey | Uncredited |
The Adderall Diaries | Hans Reiser | ||
2016 | King Cobra | Stephen Kocis | |
2017 | The Summit | Dereck McKinley | |
Mune: Guardian of the Moon | Leeyoon | Voice; English dub[41] | |
The Wife | Nathanial Bone | ||
2018 | The Public | Josh Davis | |
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay | Floyd Lawton / Deadshot | Voice; direct-to-DVD[41] | |
2020 | We Can Be Heroes | Tech-No | Direct-to-streaming |
2023 | Chupa | Richard Quinn | Direct-to-streaming |
Freelance | Sebastian Earle | ||
2024 | Unfrosted | Mike Diamond | Direct-to-streaming |
Blink Twice † | TBA | Post-production |
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1981 | Standing Room Only | Billy | Episode: "Sherlock Holmes" |
1982 | Pardon Me for Living | Virgil Meade | Television film |
1983 | ABC Weekend Special | Billy | Episode: "The Haunted Mansion Mystery" |
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story | Walt Willey | Television film | |
1984 | Tales from the Darkside | Jody Tolliver | Episode: "A Case of the Stubborns" |
1984, 1986 | All My Children | Scotty, Caleb Thompson | |
1985 | Ryan's Hope | D. J. LaSalle | 6 episodes |
1986 | Crime Story | Teen Boy | Episode: "Old Friends, Dead Ends" |
The Equalizer | Michael Winslow | Episode: "Joy Ride" | |
1988 | L.A. Law | Andy Prescott | Episode: "Fetus Completus" |
1991, 1993 | Saturday Night Live | Himself (host) | 2 episodes |
1992 | Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories | Himself (narrator) | Episode: There's a Nightmare in My Closet/There's an Alligator Under My Bed/There's Something in My Attic |
1993 | 1993 MTV Video Music Awards | Himself (host) | Television special |
2002 | Alias | Neil Caplan | 2 episodes |
The West Wing | Lt. Cmdr. Jack Reese | 3 episodes | |
Great Books | Narrator | Episode: "Inferno" | |
2002–2003 | Prehistoric Planet | Narrator | Season 2 |
2003 | Dinosaur Planet | Narrator | 4 episodes |
2003–2005 | The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius | Jet Fusion (voice) | 2 episodes[41] |
2004 | Top Gear | Himself | 1 episode |
2005–2012 | Robot Chicken | Various voices | 6 episodes |
2006 | My Name Is Earl | Woody | Episode: "Robbed a Stoner Blind" |
2008 | My Own Worst Enemy | Edward Albright / Henry Spivey | 9 episodes |
2009 | The Forgotten | Alex Donovan | 17 episodes |
Curb Your Enthusiasm | Christian Slater | Episode: "The Hot Towel" | |
2010 | The Office | Christian Slater | Episode: "Sabre" |
2011 | Entourage | Christian Slater | Episode: "Out with a Bang" |
2011–2012 | Breaking In | Oz | 20 episodes; also producer |
2012 | Phineas and Ferb | Paul the Delivery Guy (voice) | Episode: "Delivery of Destiny"[41] |
2013 | Out There | Johnny Slade (voice) | Episode: "Springoween"[41] |
2014 | Mind Games | Ross Edwards | 10 episodes |
Stan Lee's Mighty 7: Beginnings | Lazer Lord (voice) | TV film[41] | |
2014–2016, 2022-2023 |
Archer | Slater (voice) | 13 episodes |
2015 | Two and a Half Men | Christian Slater | Episode: "Of Course He's Dead" |
Jake and the Never Land Pirates | The Grim Buccaneer (voice) | 2 episodes | |
2015–2019 | Mr. Robot | Mr. Robot | 45 episodes; also producer |
2016–2017 | Dawn of the Croods | Gurg (voice) | 3 Episodes "[41] |
Live with Kelly | Himself (guest host) | 13 episodes | |
2016–2019 | The Lion Guard | Ushari (voice) | 13 episodes[41] |
Milo Murphy's Law | Elliot Decker (voice) | 14 episodes[41] | |
2017 | Jeff & Some Aliens | Zergrees | 2 episodes[41] |
Justice League Action | Deadshot (voice) | 3 episodes | |
Rick and Morty | Vance Maximus (voice) | Episode: "Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender" | |
2018 | Explained | Narrator (voice) | Episode: "Cryptocurrency" |
2020 | Dirty John | Dan Broderick | 8 episodes |
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? | Christian Slater (voice) | Episode: "The High School Wolfman's Musical Lament!" | |
2021 | Dr. Death | Dr. Randall Kirby | 8 episodes |
Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales | Kylo Ren (voice) | Television short[41] | |
2021–2022 | Inside Job | Rand Ridley (voice) | 18 episodes |
2022 | The Boys Presents: Diabolical | The Narrator: Paul (voice) | Episode: "An Animated Short Where Pissed-Off Supes Kill Their Parents"[41] |
Willow | Allagash | Episode: "Prisoners of Skellin" | |
Fleishman Is in Trouble | Archer Sylvan | 3 episodes[42] | |
2024–present | The Spiderwick Chronicles | Mulgarath | |
TBA | Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas † | Torrance (voice) | Post-production |
† | Denotes series that have not yet been released |
Stage
Year | Title | Role | Venue |
---|---|---|---|
1978 | Mister Scrooge | Tiny Tim Cratchit | Trinity Theatre |
1980 | The Music Man | Winthrop Paroo | New York City Center |
1981 | Copperfield | Billy Mowcher | August Wilson Theatre |
1982 | Macbeth | Macduff's Son | Circle in the Square Theatre |
1983 | Merlin | Young Merlin / Arthur | Mark Hellinger Theatre |
1984 | Landscape of the Body | Bert Yearn | Second Stage Theatre |
1999 | Side Man | Clifford Glimmer | John Golden Theatre |
2004–2005 | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Randle Patrick "Mac" McMurphy | Gielgud Theatre |
2005 | The Glass Menagerie | Tom Wingfield | Ethel Barrymore Theatre |
2006 | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Randle Patrick "Mac" McMurphy | Garrick Theatre |
2007–2008 | Swimming with Sharks | Buddy Ackerman | Vaudeville Theatre |
2015 | Spamalot | Sir Galahad | The Hollywood Bowl |
2017–2018 | Glengarry Glen Ross | Richard Roma | Playhouse Theatre |
2023 | Gutenberg! The Musical! | Producer (One night cameo) | James Earl Jones Theatre |
Awards and nominations
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External links
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- Official website (archived)
- Christian Slater at IMDb
- Christian Slater at the Internet Broadway Database
- Christian Slater at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- 1969 births
- Living people
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- American male child actors
- American male film actors
- American male soap opera actors
- American male stage actors
- American male television actors
- American male voice actors
- American people convicted of assault
- Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe (television) winners
- Dalton School alumni
- Male actors from Manhattan
- Male actors from Miami
- People from Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan