10 Great Movie Santas, From Edmund Gwenn to Kurt Russell (Photos)
Here’s a look at some of our favorite actors to don the mantle of jolly old Saint Nicholas over the yearsAlonso Duralde | December 23, 2020 @ 5:24 AM Last Updated: December 23, 2020 @ 6:25 AM
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As the embodiment of kindness, generosity, and Yuletide beneficence, Santa Claus presents some mighty big black boots, much less a red suit, for any actor to fill. But jolly old Saint Nicholas has appeared in the movies for as long as the movies have existed, and here are some of our favorite actors who ve steered the sleigh (not counting Billy Bob Thornton and anyone else who has played a guy who is pretending to be Santa):