Christopher Cross

Acting

Christopher Cross

Born May 3, 1951 · San Antonio, Texas, USA (age 75)

Christopher Cross is an American singer and songwriter who has won five Grammys and an Oscar. He celebrated his greatest successes in the early 1980s with songs such as Sailing, Ride Like the Wind and Arthur's Theme.

Known For

Nothing in CommonNothing in Common · 1986
Nothing in Common
★ 5.91986
MovieDramaComedy
A successful advertising executive finds his freewheeling life crashing to a halt when his parents end their longtime marriage.
ArthurArthur · 1981
Arthur
★ 6.51981
MovieComedyDrama
Arthur is a 30-year-old child who will inherit $750 million if he complies with his family's demands and marries the woman of their choosing.
The Plot Against HarryThe Plot Against Harry · 1971
The Plot Against Harry
★ 6.41971
MovieComedyCrime
Deadpan, small-time Kosher Nostra mobster Harry Plotnick goes meshugga when he gets into the catering biz with his ex-brother-in-law.
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980 · 1980
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980
★ 7.01980
MovieMusicTV Movie
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.
Christopher Cross & Glenn Frey - Live at the Open Theater East TokyoChristopher Cross & Glenn Frey - Live at the Open Theater East Tokyo · 1986
Christopher Cross & Glenn Frey - Live at the Open Theater East Tokyo
1986
Movie
Christopher Cross and Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey played a live concert at the Open Theater East in Tokyo, Japan, on August 2, 1986. The performance featured Glenn Frey's solo hits alongside classic Eagles tracks and a joint live collaboration on the song "Slow Down".
Christopher Cross - Live at the Budokan ArenaChristopher Cross - Live at the Budokan Arena · 1983
Christopher Cross - Live at the Budokan Arena
★ 7.01983
Movie
Live concert that captures his legendary performance at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan on February 2, 1983.This concert took place right at the height of his career, during the promotional tour for his second studio album - Another Page.
The Rise and Downfall of Christopher CrossThe Rise and Downfall of Christopher Cross · 2025
The Rise and Downfall of Christopher Cross
2025
Movie
Short documentaty about the rapid rise and downfall of Christopher Cross that remains one of the most stark cautionary tales in music history, driven by an industry that abruptly pivoted from prioritizing vocal talent to demanding visual perfection.
American PlayhouseAmerican Playhouse · 1982
American Playhouse
★ 6.61982
SeriesDramaComedy
American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980 · 1980
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980
★ 7.01980
MovieMusicTV Movie
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.