The best and worst actors who played Santa Claus
All memorable vacation holiday films are not created equal.
How do you like your SANTA? Funny? Serene? English? A woman? *gasp* There have beenMany many actors Who played Santa Claus at the screen over the years, with some of the most successful roles than others. Chances are, you have a definitive Santa you imagine when you think of a film or television representation, whether an animationholiday movie or live action. Everyone has their own favorite, but there is also a clear hierarchy.
Obviously, this list of 11 players that played Jolly Old Nick is not exhaustive. We focused on some of the most popular Santas pop culture, movies or special promotions that include strong character or memorable way.
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11 Paul GiamattiFred Claus(2007)
Paul Giamatti is known for a variety of roles, including parts inNext to,12 years of slavery, andAmerican splendor. And in 2007, he played Santa Claus in comedyFred Claus. He is the brother of Big Red Guy, Fred (Vince Vaughn), A criminal who is the North Pole after the Santa subscribed to prison. Santa Giamatti is not typical, andThe film was a flop in the set.
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10 Billy Bob ThorntonBad Santa(2003)
Speaking of unusually dark assume this figure beloved holidays, there are alsoBad Santa FeaturedBilly Bob Thornton. This 2003 comedy follows a mall Santa, who is also a shopping centerburglar. It is on-the-top and crass, but many viewers appreciate precisely these reasons.
9 Jim CarreyHow does the Grinch stolen Christmas(2000)
First, you are not supposed to like the grinch-at least for the majority of the film. So when the Grinch playing Santa Claus as a way to steal Christmas gifts of all the inhabitants of Whoville, you are not supposed to love either. Plot aside,Jim Carrey did what he could with the grinch, but the filmwas not well received Heist and not so memorable a Father Christmas performance.
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8 Tom Hanks inThe Polar Express(2004)
Tom Hanks Play Santa Claus looks like it might work. After all, they are both beloved icons in their own way. But when it comes to 2004The Polar ExpressThe only thing anyone will remember is how frightening motion capture animation in the film. This is not the fault of Hanks. He put a lot of effortplayingfive roles in the film.
7 Anna Kendrick inNatile(2019)
Natile Christmas is a movie from 2019 about two siblings, Nick (Bill Hader) And Noelle (Anna Kendrick), Which are adult children of Kris Kringle (Jay Brazeau) When Kris dies, Nick is supposed to take over the new Santa, but Noelle finally take its place. The film did not become a classic Christmas snapshot, but Kendrick is as charismatic as usual and broken this Christmas theme glass ceiling.
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6 Kurt Russell inChristmas chronic(2018)
Kurt Russell Stars like Santa in Netflix OriginalChristmas chronicAnd his suiteChronic Christmas 2-As a more animated Santa, who must save Christmas with two children (Judah Lewis,Camp Darby) While Santa is generally photographed as jolly, but quiet and old-fashioned, this Santa says things like: "Let's start this party" I guess if Father Christmas will be a main character rather than someone who comes to the end, it makes sense to make it a little more energetic and engaged.
5 Stan Francis inRudolph reindes them to the red nose(1964)
Rudolph reindes them to the red nose is a holiday classic thatFirst broadcast on television in 1964. So for many people who grew up watching,Stan FrancisThe voice of Santa Claus, period.
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4 Richard Attendagh inMiracle on the 34th street (1994)
We will arrive at the originalMiracle on the 34th street In a minute, but for now let's talk about redone 1994.Richard AttendaghAs Kris Kringle, a man who becomes a great Santa store even if it's actually the real deal. After being created for a crime by the false Santa Claus, he must prove his true identity in court. It is a very classic representation of Santa Claus, especially if you believe that Santa has an English accent.
3 Tim Allen inSanta Claus Clause(1994)
InSanta Claus Clause, a normal guy named Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) becomes Santa Claus after accidentally killing the original Santa Claus. It's a dark start for a family movie, but as Scott adapts to his new unexpected role, he really starts to look and act the game. The film was a blow that scored two sequelae, then Allen goes to number three.
2 Ed Asner inElf(2003)
VA FERRELL Stars like a human that was raised by elves after being found by Santa Claus during the 2003 holidays, the Saint-Nick which found it is played byEd Asner, which is actuallyplayed the big guy in several roles of cinema and television. The guy is not just a legend of beloved television, he also knows his way around Saint Nick.
1 Edmund Gwenn inMiracle on the 34th street (1947)
We did it at the top of the list and the best Santa Claus on the screen of all time isEdmund Gwenn originalMiracle on the 34th street. Gwenn plays a classic, Americana Santa, who gets a lot of time on the screen as a star star and shaped the way we see Santa Claus on the movie and on television for years. Gwenn even won the best price of the Act of Act of Act, making it the only actor in history to get an Oscar for playing Kris Kringle. And for more winning performances, seeThe best film of the 21st century, according to critics.
