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Dec 7, 2021 · From sweet rom-coms to heart-pounding crime dramas, ol' Saint Nick has been around the studio block. Take a look at the many actors who've portrayed Santa or part of his crew over the...
This is a list of actors who have played Santa Claus in film and on television, including voice acting roles. This does not count actors whose characters have dressed as Santa Claus.
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- Tim Allen in 'The Santa Clause' In the 1994 family comedy, Allen plays a divorcee who accidentally kills a Santa impersonator on Christmas Eve — and is transported to the North Pole to take over Santa’s duties.
- Ed Asner in 'Elf' The Will Ferrell starrer centers on oprhaned baby (Buddy) who sneaks into Santa Claus’ sack and spends his childhood (and adulthood) in the North Pole believing he is an elf.
- Paul Giamatti in 'Fred Claus' Giamatti plays Saint Nick in this fantasy comedy that focuses on Santa’s relationship with his resentful older brother, Fred Claus (played by Vince Vaughn).
- Billy Bob Thornton in ‘Bad Santa’ The 2003 comedy (and its 2016 sequel Bad Santa 2) sees Thornton in the role of a con man who, along with his dwarf sidekick, dress as Santa Claus and his elf helper at a department store each holiday season just to rob the mall once Christmas Eve hits, and all shoppers have gone home.
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- Ryan Phillippe. In truth, Ryan's film Studio 54 was not exactly a classic. But it did give us this festive moment that we have been unable to forget ever since.
- Kurt Russell. One of the nicest guys in Hollywood donned the beard and red suit for a more traditional depiction of the big guy, in his film The Christmas Chronicles.
- Jake Gyllenhaal. Does a hat make an outfit? In this case, we'll allow it. The Donnie Darko actor donned the red hat and white pom pom for his acclaimed turn in Jarhead.
- Billy Bob Thornton. The award-winning actor gave a delightfully evil turn in black comedy Bad Santa, where he played a hard-drinking, curse word-loving Santa.
Dec 10, 2019 · Christina Hendricks in Bad Santa 2. Christina Hendrix joined the holiday debauchery that was Bad Santa 2, playing the head of a charity organization. It was as raunchy as you would expect.
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Jul 10, 2024 · Edmund Gwenn took home the Best Supporting Actor Oscar - and he's the only actor to win the coveted golden statue for playing Santa. From the big screen to the small, famous actors have been playing Santa Claus for decades. Now it's up to you to decide who were the jolliest Santas to hit your screens. Photo:
