Santa Claus's Best Starring Roles
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Santa Claus's Best Starring Roles

If you think about it, Santa has had a cinematic career most Hollywood actors would envy. Which is his best?

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1 Miracle on 34th Street
Put on trial for merely bringing happiness to the lives of children, Santa is vindicated as both a holiday figure and an actor. 250 288
2 The Santa Clause
It's just a cameo, but it sure is a shocking one -- Santa gets hit by a car at the start of the movie. 63 195
3 The Polar Express
Santa is reinvented as a CGI figure with gift-delivery powers that hadn't been dreamed of before. 34 198
4 Elf
Taking a backseat to Will Ferrell, Santa gives back once again, shining a light on the little people (like elves) who make it all happen. 9 201
5 Santa Claus: The Movie
Santa gets the superhero-origin story -- and why shouldn't he? -- with an earthy performance reminiscent of Superman. -4 178
6 The Nightmare Before Christmas
When Jack Skellington tries to fill Saint Nick's shoes, we find there's only one Santa. -27 187
7 Ernest Saves Christmas
Santa is more debonair than usual in this comedy in which he embarks on a search for a replacement, donning a classy three-piece suit. -54 166
8 Fred Claus
In an acerbic comedy, Santa shows he can poke fun at himself and his Goody Two-Shoes image. -72 168
9 Santa Claus
Santa goes weird in this obscure Mexican flick, battling Satan from space. No, seriously. -97 153
10 Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
In a true mind-bender, Santa is kidnapped and taken to Mars. Of course, Santa shows his powers and defeats the Martians. -100 158