Christopher Walken on Gene Kelly

Christopher Walken on screen legend Gene Kelly

[@THE-HammerMan]

Christopher Walken has done loads more than most film fans realize. This fine tribute to Kelly is sincerely done, not solely narrated, and a good example of his love for the craft and his life's works.

[@tigrflwer1838]

Listening to Christopher Walken talk about Gene Kelly? Heaven.

[@jenmumma791]

INDEED

[@lauracleghorn6474]

He has to be Heaven...

[@rose106]

I am not crazy about Gene, but could listen to Chris Walken talk about him to infinity and beyond.

[@seaoftranquility7228]

I know right.

[@LadyDHV]

@tigr Flwer - I totally agree. He wasn't just citing words, he believed and felt them. In turn, we felt them too.

[@harperwelch5147]

I'm so glad Walken did this! Gene deserves to be seen again in modern culture. He is exactly what Walken describes as graceful, elegant and always masculine. That's an unbeatable combination.

[@DrewFitz1]

Chris Walken paying homage to Gene Kelly....priceless. Thus is my new favorite clip. I'll be watching it for inspiration. Absolutely love this.

[@jaxghost1968]

Agreed! As soon as I saw the heading, I was on it! Two of my favorites ❤

[@vintagebrew1057]

During some sad days it was the films of Gene Kelly that gave me a lighter heart. I absolutely adore him!!

[@jaxghost1968]

My mother introduced the family to Singin' In The Rain. As she lay on her death bed, the family was around her and my brother played the clip from "Good Morning".

[@TheMsJohnee]

There is no better way to put it than Christopher Walken just said it...Gene Kelly WAS the triple threat and make that quadruple threat...the guy was gorgeous!!

[@1Nida]

I had a big crush on him as a small child❤️

[@Draeber]

its really a shame that it fades and crumbles into time. No one knows that the old shade in the chair used to dance and laugh like you do today.

[@kathydixon3716]

Can't beat those Irish genes!

[@cinderelladevil1687]

I always thought that I was the only one who considered Kelly handsome. His smile was incredible

[@TheChinkachu]

sexiest man alive (in our hearts)

[@tuxguys]

As a dancer, Gene Kelly was capable of physical feats that, today, we would associate with Captain America. In addition, he was not just a great actor, he was a great COMIC actor: His several films with Frank Sinatra attest to this.

[@radgaltunes399]

@@karenlee5085 And choreographer.

[@RBCharger]

A lot of people don't realize that Christopher Walken has a dance scene in almost every movie he is in.

[@TheActingangel123456]

At age 6 I saw him in Singin' in the Rain on TCM with my parents. After that day I went into theater and I did my first play. Now I still act and I'm majoring in Theater. I'm looking to get into the business. Kelly is my number 1 inspiration. I would like to thank Kelly for inspiring me throughout all these years. You are still on of the best actors that ever lived.

[@Kadecarsoni]

How lucky were we who grew up with Gene Kelley. Thank you Christopher.

[@carolynargabright8132]

Gene Kelly was a good looking guy, especially when he smiled.

[@3martiniplaydate]

OMG! He is my biggest Hollywood crush. His smile makes me melt like a school girl! He.s smokin hot.

[@zoezr1]

Oh when he smiled, I smile too and blush 😊😘❤️

[@degsbabe]

I understand he was a tough guy behind the scenes....then the smile would fade.

[@JavaScriptJolt]

I loved how he smiled with his eyes 😍

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Hmm. I would say sort of handsome but only good looking when he smiled.

[@shelookstome8727]

Moving tribute from Walken. Gene Kelly was simply incredible.

[@myshkin34]

Thank you Christopher Walken - you are also utterly compelling - from the first time I saw you in DEER HUNTER. It means a lot of hear you commenting on the unforgettable Gene Kelly.

[@lazur1]

Women who danced w/both Kelly & Astaire said Fred was for himself, while Gene helped perfect his partners' performances.

[@katiar7469]

I used to watch Gene Kelly movies when I was young.... wow I had a crush on him, but then again who wouldn't.

[@deboraholsen2504]

The thing I’ve always liked best about Gene Kelly is his wonderful smile. Come to think of it, maybe he has that smile because of his dancing. But, maybe he danced so well because of his delightful attitude, which showed in his smile! 😊🥰

[@Evolvedinvolved]

Double awesome, Gene Kelly, Christopher Walken...............

[@robbanks5023]

Great tribute by Christopher Walken to Gene Kelly, two of my favorites.

[@taragreenetarotastro]

I adored Gene Kelly when I was a kid. My dad's family had been dancers and musicians in Vaudeville in the 20's. I loved those stories. My dad was a fabulous dancer himself and that was his secret wish, was to have been a professional dancer. We watched every musical over and over. Gene was so handsome sauve and debonair. the best. There are lots of very talented kids hoofing these days but still Gene had IT all

[@mvies77]

Gene Kelly was amazing. He kept you spellbound with his masculine moves and artistry. He had various consummate talents but his own method of dancing was unique among dancers and just magic. My favorite of any dancer ever, he entertained, wowed you with his athletic style yet also with majestic beautiful expressive routines. He could dance with anyone from a mouse, to a beginner like Debbie Reynolds, or ballet trained Cyd Charisse, easily and with total commitment. Those years he danced into our hearts and into a little girls to woman’s awe, was a privilege and lasting wonderful memory. Tears were even shed upon hearing of his death. He was a joy to behold.

[@elissaschornstein9399]

Gorgeous Gene Kelly My all time favourite performer. What a lovely tribute to multitalented man. Who is unsurpassed in his unique talent A man who brought sexy masculinity to dancing. Love you Gene always. 💞

[@Soonerbrookie]

I will forever (FOREVER) be in love with Gene Kelly. "I'm glad I met you... you wonderful you." :)

[@Joez86]

Gene Kelly was one of the “greatest” all around entertainer HOLLYWOOD ever had. Dance, sing, comedy, drama, stunts, directing, choreography, etc... he was truly a grand master of the industry.

[@kmvermeille]

Gene Kelly is so exciting to watch, especially the way he dances! Oooh I really love the way he dances!!! And the way he sings to a girl (movie Cover Girl), ..I just melt every time and wish I was her! He was indeed very charming, sexy, funny, energetic, handsome. Pretty much everything a girl dreams about. I wish I could have met him, he was just wonderful!

[@lancehaseltine494]

Walken! Such a gracious and loving tribute. You’re a class act yourself, sir. Thank you.

[@jonlanier_]

I have always considered Gene Kelly as one of the best athletes of his day.

[@ronwhite8503]

Of any day.

[@ferociousgumby]

I wonder why everyone was so surprised when Walken got up to dance. Back then, actors had training in more than one area. I once saw Steve Buscemi sing in a movie and was surprised he had a very good voice.

[@barbaragoode9436]

God this is a fabulous montage of clips of Kelly. As a kid, I found him mesmerising and I still do today.

[@tobiaztobiaz9355]

Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse were a dance couple made in heaven! Gene was explosive Cyd was effortlessly elegant.

[@williamevans9426]

Gene Kelly had a great interest in ballet (more so than Fred Astaire, who wished himself sometimes to be cast in 'Everyman' roles), and incorporated ballet sequences into several of his films (e.g., An American in Paris, Words and Music, On the Town). Cyd Charisse was herself originally a ballet dancer and drew compliments from both Kelly and Astaire.

[@helenscott8202]

But, he hated that Cyd Charisse was taller than he was. She had to work continually to stay very low and into the floor even tho she had the heavy ballet background.

[@helenscott8202]

@5ygth hggffh I truly don’t understand it, but it sure exists. It’s a deep insecurity that dancers face a lot.

[@henrimatisse7481]

Cyd was utter magic. She danced like a goddess

[@helenscott8202]

@@henrimatisse7481 She really did!

[@Noisyego]

It's wonderful! So beautiful! Great artist! Thank you Gene Kelly!! Thank you Christopher Walken! Thank you No midnight tiptoes!

[@dianejuhola9187]

Gene Kellly. Fred Astaire. Geez, I could watch them both for hours.

[@lucianapastidossantos9873]

so am I Diane!

[@amymack1954]

Me, too, and especially Kelly!

[@worldinsights930]

Amy Mack Geme was so sexy

[@AvalonMorley]

Diane Juhola, I agree, but (if you haven't already) check out the great Tommy Rall (KISS ME KATE, 7 BRIDES FOR 7 BROTHERS, MY SISTER EILEEN, among others, including the same PENNIES FROM HEAVEN Christopher W. talks about here, and the Swan Lake sequence in FUNNY GIRL, where he partners Barbra's Fanny Brice). Another hoofer worth checking out is Marc Platt, who's also in 7 BRIDES, but makes his biggest impact in TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT.

[@elissaschornstein5747]

Gene Kelly had it all. Looks, talent, and a lot of charisma. He made dancing look so masculine but graceful. There was nothing feminine about his moves. He was a man women loved a men wanted to be. No other performer can do all the things he did. One in a million. Still miss you Gene.

[@thomask1424]

A lovely reminiscence of a great actor by another great actor. Thanks, Chris.

[@thomasleary2814]

This is another example of why TCM is the best channel on TV, especially for those who love classic films, or just film in general. They respect the films and never show commercials during the movie and show them unedited and in the format that they were shown in theatres - i.e. widescreen. And the network is choc full of wonderful tidbits like Walken's tribute here. You learn so much. For a movie lover, TCM is heaven.

[@TheyCallMeGroucho]

Very well put. TCM is in a class by itself. Larry, Taiwan

[@edbrown8254]

Agreed. I love these tributes from great actors of the present to great actors of the past. Watch the one where Michael Caine pays tribute to Cary Grant. It's really outstanding.

[@loge10]

Totally agree - and the loss of Robert Osborne was devastating. But they are doing a good job at keeping on plugging...

[@longgrayline8055]

100% agreed. They do a fantastic job.

[@craigmurray1953]

Plus - they never censor any of their films - not even the naughty bits.

[@shelookstome8727]

I watched that tonight with my Mum! Loved it, Gene was brilliant (and so was Judy, as alway) :)

[@c.s.2629]

One of my favourite actors talking about a legend. Perfect

[@ericbeaulieu4843]

Two living legends.Great narration by Christopher Walken,both gave great performances throughout their careers.

[@shnbwmn]

I just love the TCM intro bit here. So understated and it matches perfectly with the content, not to mention it looks beautiful in its own right.

[@mtl9732]

My husband saw this clip and now wants to see all of Gene's films and take tap. Thanks Chris! and Turner ;)

[@jamesmartin9401]

I've met some names in theater and they're all just people, some nice, some not so much. I never got the chance to meet Gene Kelly. He's one of the few I would have been starstruck by.

[@albertalbert7958]

A great legend complimenting another great legend in a legendary speech.

[@sheltondk43]

Gene Kelly was amazing. I truly love to watch him.

[@tornaka]

2 people are threatened by 1 dead dude and 1 almost dead guy's manliness. Both Gene Kelly and Christopher Walken are legends. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@lisalovelace6784]

Gene Kelly was handsome, could sing, act and had of some of the best dancing ever, I have been watching his movies and The Pirate, his dancing skills, blew me away and their is a scene with the Nicholas Brothers. The Nicholas Brothers were also some of the best dancers ever.

[@tricknee253]

Singing in the rain and An American in Paris are in my top 10 of all time favorite movies.

[@clarisebrooks7042]

Gene Kelly got much of his dance style from The Nicholas Brothers. He credited them as being the greatest dancers to have ever been filmed. (So did Fred Astaire.) Kelly’s dream was to do a dance number with them and he fulfilled that dream. He said afterward that he was nervous because he knew how great they were and he wanted to be sure he would be able to keep up with them.

[@bethb586]

Wow, got a whole new level of appreciate for Gene Kelly! Love Christoper Walken & his amazing talents too!

[@raylarkin5004]

Christopher is quite a talent himself. A triple threat and a master of dialogue (all the way from dramic to absurd comedy! The cat is da kine

[@esmeephillips5888]

Walken, like Hugh Jackman, would have ornamented the Golden Age. One of the few Broadway talents of his time who made the journey to Hollywood, but it no longer knows how to deploy triple threats. Shame he had to meet Kelly when doing 'Pennies from Heaven". It stank.

[@65minimom]

Patrick Wilson is more than Aqua man, he's an incredible singer, actor, dancer on Broadway

[@65minimom]

@@esmeephillips5888 Jackman is extraordinary singer - wow!

[@bryandawkins]

In Singing in the Rain Gene Kelly gave one of my favorite actors Snub Pollard his Umbrella. Gene Kelly was a nice guy

[@georgefitter7656]

Hollywood was built on the foundation laid by people like Gene Kelly and for this, it has survived! Thankfully, these men and women found their true calling in life and inspired us all!

[@scottdouglasmaclachlan4792]

Geez, what a find! I worked with Gene for an hour (recording a short bit in his house as a recordist/engineer (one one one - talk about scary), but he chastised me for being a few minutes late (which I'd absorbed), but one total by the book, businessman, got down to business. I set up in his huge entertainment room (30'+ ceiling, wall-in fireplace entertainment room, and set up at what appeared as a poker table. Long-haired (Sunset Strip rocker, I was at the time), I set my Tascam 4-track up at his gaming table, then made typical adjustments. Once comfy, Gene began to read this script, to be sent to French television, for a Cyd Charisse lifetime award show for France. I was scared shi*less, but managed my way through that afternoon in Beverly Hills. If you want to hear the actual recording, search MacLachlan and Gene Kelly. What a freaking day... Lol

[@valkyriesardo278]

I first saw Walken dance in Pennies From Heaven. He deserved Kelly's praise. Walken's dance displayed all the power, agility, and ferocity of a jungle cat.

[@johawkins58]

Thank you for such a beautiful insight to a man I adored and seriously loved without unfortunately ever meeting....maybe in heaven......Love you Gene xoxoxoxox

[@TheGeekMonster]

I've had a lifelong crush on Gene Kelly! He exuded a kindness and sincerity that no other actor of his time did. You couldn't help but fall in love with him.

[@joevald3]

Gene Kelly was truly one-of-a-kind . There wasn't anything he couldn't do . He directed a little masterpiece that was never truly was discovered Gigo . American in Paris would take your breath away . The the dance he did with the unknown actress . Show the world would love should really be in the way it should be felt .

[@roxy5588]

Love you Gene and I miss you! We will never forget you!!!!! :)

[@briancooper1022]

Everyone should take dancing lessons in my opinion. Always remember shuffle, ball, chain.Thaanks midnighttiptoes for sharing. Iris of Manassas, VA.

[@LauraC-hq7sm]

The most handsome dancer I would say I enjoy hearing his voice he sounded like a friendly man.

[@pauljnolan1000]

Christopher Walken and Gene Kelly. God, I love them both.

[@mvies77]

Gene Kelly was the best dancer ever.I loved his masculinity and athleticism as well as his style and talent.He made wonderful movies with such original routines.I know Astaire was great but he did not appeal to me.Kelly was the one.I was depressed for days when he died.I miss him still.

[@raylarkin5004]

Not to lessen your admiration any, he canefrom a time when him and guys similar to him were the true talents of stage and screen and they were my idols too! 👍🏼

[@mvies77]

@@raylarkin5004 So true.

[@lindapriorirish8]

I have always been a Huge fan of Gene Kelly... ***( CHARISMA )*** My way to describe Gene Kelly... thank you ..Christopher Walken

[@joanodaly4464]

Christopher Walken... I have admired and respected you for well shit, thousands of years! I wish you and your beautiful wife a blessed Christmas

[@AMindInOverdrive]

Pure talent! He could do sing, dance, act, be funny, charming, charismatic... Not much of that around today

[@mickeydougal]

In the Three Musketeers, Gene Kelly's fencing performance is both High art and quite deadly. You can see how his dancing skills blended into the sword fighting. Amazing.

[@thesailjunkie]

Today, hollywood is full of one-trick ponies. Gene Kelly's era was the era of entertainers. They could do it all.

[@KristineMaitland]

Not quite. We have triple threats but we don't demand them as we ought. We end up losing their talent to sff, tv and talk shows.

[@mariaevans7811]

Correct!!!!!! For me, Gene Kelly dominated the screen!!! Only person was his equal, Fred Astaire 🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@julianmarsh1378]

@@FalconAndTrident Nice try. Why don't you do something with your life and then you won't be so jealous of successful people?

[@kystore1823]

thesailjunkie - Maybe you're not watching the right people.

[@julianmarsh1378]

@Salobrena Smith Since they aren't making musicals as often, how do you know most actors can sing and dance? And those that do, just how good are they compared to Old Hollywood? When sound came in, a lot of actors and actresses that went into movies came from theater. Now, some do it in reverse. But there is a difference between being 'theater trained' and joining a Broadway show, as they do nowadays. And while there are a number of good actors out there, they squander their talents making movies for Marvel...I detest them, both movies and actors.

[@jaxghost1968]

I'm still in love with him.

[@stevenleslie8557]

Understand he was a nightmare to work with. He demanded perfection out of his co-stars. He was pretty hard on Debbie Reynolds in Singing in the Rain, but look how good she looked in that movie!

[@mjaylith5232]

He was so hard working & talented, and I adored anything he was in; and like Christopher Walken, one of a kind.

[@mdo5121]

His brother owned a Dance Studio in Pittsburgh where my cousins studied...my uncle flew him to NYC to see Gene who was playing on B'way. Needless to say the Kelly's were heroes to me...as I too studied dance

[@Boudiga]

Back then you had to sing, dance and act to get on screen! Gods entertainment has gone down!

[@RedcoatsReturn]

A superb documentary...about a great, great actor, dancer, singer, actor, athlete, choreographer, good looking American guy. Wonderful narration by Christopher Walken too👏👏👏👏👏👏😊😄😉👍👍🎄

[@Kasino80]

As he says...when he started out it was necessary to be able to dance...walken is also a very capable dancer...so I think he really looked up to Gene as something to aspire to.

[@MsBedwell]

This is great to see - my favourite star for 40 years and he's still tops ! Thank you so much for posting this.

[@ambrosecars2124]

Christopher Walken was on Broadway in the '60s in the musical "High Spirits" with Tammy Grimes. He didn't have a lead, but he acted, danced, and sang. He knew what a triple threat was.

[@valkyriesardo278]

I watched "Inherit the Wind" again very recently and completely agree with Walken. Kelly turned in a serious dramatic performance. There was a closing dialog with Tracy and Kelly that was breathtaking in its intensity. He had some razor-sharp lines and he delivered them perfectly.

[@shifrabaila4074]

Inherit the Wind was (and is) a fabulous movie, one of my all time favorites, and Gene Kelly was terrific, every bit a good as Spencer Tracy and Fredric March.

[@andreaandrea6716]

A Legend paying tribute to an even greater Legend. What could be better? Thank you Chris. I remember first seeing you in the '70s ... in 'Next Stop Greenwich Village' and being awed.

[@bradmossman7201]

Total respect to both Kelly and Walken. Their bar is so high.

[@ggfatale351]

Such a ... I don’t even know how to say one word or a sentence about him ... MAGICAL. One word. MAGICAL. 🔮

[@tom_olofsson]

2 of my favorite actors.

[@bryanarnold1149]

Wonderful video! Thanks for for uploading. Two of my favourite stars.

[@funkazoid2511]

good and true words about one of the best performer the last century ever have sayed by one of my favorite actor...yeaaaaaaah...thank for posting

[@calipigeon]

He’s the reason I started tap dancing when I was young, he made it look so fun!

[@dmisslourdes69]

I love me some Gene!

[@amandabruney3835]

Couldn't ask for another to tell the story of Gene Kelly. Christopher Walken and Gene Kelly are and will always be Real

[@TheKalamazoo]

What a dancer........

[@chessmentor63]

No great testament to Gene Kelly's ability than that Leon the Professional loved his work

[@katjamoeller5874]

WOuW, Mr.Walken... -- what a beautyfull Hommage to another man... to yours heroe... You care a pure soul, to give your respect to another ! ONE! ... You are still a person... a man... ..- WHat a man...

[@IlaughedIcried]

Just stumbled upon this video completely by accident -- what a GEM!!! Christopher Walken reminiscing about Gene Kelly?!?! Um, yes please!!

[@frankshifreen]

what a great tribute- Thanks Christopher- Kelly was one of a kind- yes

[@susanlloyd7395]

What a wonderful tribute.

[@KevinCunninghamPlus]

Between Gene Kelly and this tribute to him, I wish I could rate this so much higher than just one thumb’s up.

[@jbpxxx]

I love them both. when I was little I wanted to grow up to dance like Gene Kelly.

[@ericheine2414]

Christopher, thank you that was great. Aces.

[@aliyaclare]

Pure joy -- great video. Thank you!

[@richardt.buryan5820]

My father imitated Gene Kelly; he was simply the best. "Men feared him; women desired him; everyone respected him."

[@tennisladyrichards2367]

My idol and Man of my dreams during my teens ,,,,well until now .

[@lulubelljingles9701]

My mother loved gene jelly I gree up on his films I love his dance singing in the rain

[@annettewalter2273]

Gene Kelly, one of a kind.

[@joanodaly4464]

I was trained by his brother, Fred Kelly, in Oradell, nj. I’m proud.