Kriess owns the original Santa Claus and Rudolph puppet figurines used by producers Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass in their classic "stop animation" 1964 TV Christmas special "Rudolph the Red ...

From Tom Hanks and Billy Bob Thornton to Alec Baldwin and Paul Giamatti, here are some of the many actors who've delivered impressive performances as Santa Claus in movies.

Discover the most beloved and out-there onscreen renditions of Santa Claus, from wholesome to whimsical, in this festive roundup of holiday figures.

Stream classic holiday favorites like 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town', 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', and 'The Little Drummer Boy' ...

It helps that movie theaters are one of the only places reliably open on Christmas — creating appeal both for those celebrating the holiday and others just trying to find something to do.

The depiction of a killer Santa went from scandalous 1950s comics, to 1970s-1980s horror films, to suddenly becoming an antihero today.

The truth behind Santa Claus, as seen by grown-ups: To tell or not to tell? For a lot of parents and other adults, perpetuating that Santa Claus is real is a chance to give young children a bit of ...

For a lot of parents and other adults, perpetuating that Santa Claus is real is a chance to give young children a bit of holiday magic. Others, though, are more skeptical.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a man of many talents, as he holds titles including body builder, politician and movie star. Now, he can add Santa Claus to that list.

Arnold Schwarzenegger transformed for his latest role as Santa Claus, looking festive in New York City as he filmed scenes for his first feature film in five years.