Christopher Walken | Ronald Walken

It’s no secret that celebrities are often most recognized by how they present themselves in public. Well, besides being at their most charismatic, there’s no denying that many stars have garnered a plenty of popularity just from their voice alone. Many names definitely come to mind, and one of them is undoubtedly Christopher Walken.

During the earlier years of his career, Walken went by a different stage name, one that was closer to his real name: Ronnie Walken. Born as Ronald Walken, the actor also once had a stint as a dancer at a club. For the transition from Ronnie to Christopher, the credit undoubtedly goes to his colleague at the time, Monique van Vooren, who suggested that the latter name fits better with his surname than the former. With that said, the actor has since become well-known for starring in films such as Click, Seven Psychopaths, and Batman Returns.