Trivia

Was the last actor to reside at Rudolph Valentino's home, Falcon Lair, as it originally stood. It was sold by the Doris Duke estate in 1998. A renovation project started in 2003 but was not completed; the property was offered for sale in 2006 and the historic main building of the estate was bulldozed that same year.

Was handpicked by Fred Astaire to succeed him as dance partner for Barrie Chase.

At long last, Christopher Riordan and Priscilla Presley met at the 20th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival. He worked with Elvis a little over a five year period. He did six films and one TV special with Elvis (and various documentaries). However, in all that time, he had never had the chance to meet Priscilla. (julio de 2014)

He was simultaneously offered roles in Más allá del valle de las muñecas (1970) and Myra Breckinridge (1970), but turned the latter film down.

Called film director, Lewis Milestone, the father he never had. Was also introduced by the Milestones as the son they never had.

Had appearances in six Elvis Presley films, his first TV special and has been spotted in at least eight Presley documentaries, making him the performer who has worked with the King the most times.

Christopher Riordan was the special Guest Speaker at the 83rd Annual Memorial Service for Rudolph Valentino held crypt-side at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on August 23, 2009.

Christopher was guest speaker at the book signing for the Sal Mineo biography, written by Michael Gregg Michaud, held at Book Soup on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood on November 7, 2010.

Was an invited guest at the restored screening of Mi bella dama (1964) at the El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard on April 26, 2013. This was part of the TCM Film Festival, and the introduction for the screening was made by Ben Mankiewicz.

(October 31-November 1, 2016) Christopher joined Barry and Stanley Livingston, Tina Cole and Cynthia Pepper (the cast of Mis tres hijos (1960)) at the Hollywood Show, as well as his cast members from Más allá del valle de las muñecas (1970), Dolly Reed and Marcia McBroom.

He often meets Barrie Chase for lunch. They first worked together in 1962.

Elvis: Rock 'n' Royalty. Christopher Riordan appears in a number of scenes from archive footage of Elvis Presley movies in this current, 2011, documentary about the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Once resided at Falcon Lair in Beverly Hills, California, which is the former residence of Rudolph Valentino.

Appeared at the Hollywood Show as part of the Batman (1966) Cast Reunion Show in Burbank, California on April 29-30, 2017. This was promoted as the last reunion of Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin.

Danced and choreographed under the name Ronnie Riordan.

Has one son with Sherri Mattison: Sean Riordan (born January 7, 1964).

First chairman of the board of directors of the Professional Dancer's Society.

Christopher is currently in touch with former fan club president, Linda Hoffman-Stearns. The club was established in 1969.

Occasionally performs his nightclub act with accompanist, James Fredericks, especially for AIDS benefits.

Provided background vocals on both renditions of the song "Ascot Gavotte" for the Mi bella dama (1964) soundtrack recording.

Attended the Hollywood Show in Burbank, California on October 8-9, 2011. He appeared in the reunion of the cast members of the Batman (1966) television series, celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the series.

Christopher Riordan was the special Guest Speaker at the 86th Annual Memorial Service for Rudolph Valentino held crypt-side at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on August 23, 2013.

Christopher Riordan was the Keynote Speaker at the 87th Annual Memorial Service for Rudolph Valentino held crypt-side at The Hollywood Forever Cemetery on August 23, 2014. Previous Keynote Speakers included George Jessel and Christopher's friend, Virginia O'Brien.

Was a Special Guest Speaker at Graceland during Elvis Week on Monday, August 15, 2016, on the "Conversations on Elvis" panel with others who knew Elvis from various films. Interview by Tom Brown, former CEO at TCM.

Christopher was featured at the 10th Anniversary of the Blue Suede Music Festival in Busby, Alberta, in Canada, the weekend of August 24-26, 2018, and has been invited back as a VIP Guest to the Festival the weekend of July 28-30, 2023.

Christopher Riordan will receive the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the "Southern California Motion Picture Council" on October 13, 2014, at the Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City, California. The Council said this award is being presented for "Christopher's body of work for stage, screen, television, choreography, and as a director".

In 1952, Lewis Milestone (Christopher's "adoptive" father), directed William Cottrell in his film version of Los miserables (1952). In 1993, Christopher directed William Cottrell in his stage version of "Don Juan in Hell". Mr. Cottrell was the narrator, the role he had in the 1951 premiere performance of "Don Juan", which starred, Charles Laughton, Charles Boyer, Cedric Hardwicke and Agnes Moorehead. Mr. Cottrell was also the man Marlon Brando chose to coach him when the two appeared in the film Julio César (1953).

Christopher Riordan and Barrie Chase were introduced at the Cinecon 47 Classic Film Festival Award Presentations at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Christopher and Barrie celebrate 50 years of friendship and a working relationship with this appearance.

Christopher was a VIP Guest at the Pentiction Elvis Festival in British Columbia, Canada on June 22-25, 2017.

(January 9-10, 2015) Christopher appeared in an event called "A Celebration of the King's Life" at the Cannery Casino in Las Vegas. This event featured the performances of Johnny Fortuno as well as the Stamps Quartet. Christopher was among special guests for this performance, which also included Jimmy Velvet, Sam Thompson, Dick Grob and Steve Christopher, DJ with "Elvis On Air".

January 8-9, 2016: "Celebration of the King's Life". Christopher is at the North Cannery Casino in Las Vegas this time to spend more time with all his great Elvis fans, and, of course, with his good friends and former cast members, Johnny Fortuno, The Stamps, Cynthia Pepper and Darlene Tompkins.

In 1956, when playing the uncredited role of Elizabeth Taylor's son in El árbol de la vida (1957), he was only six years younger than she. Slightly more plausible, Montgomery Clift, who played the father, was 36, making him at least 18 years older than Christopher.

Christopher was honored to speak at the 46th annual famous "Cinecon Classic Film Festival" at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood on Sunday, September 5, 2010.

Christopher Riordan appeared on the Elvis Cruise. This is a special, annual, Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruise Lines, which includes celebrities involved in Elvis movies, television specials, and other appearances by the King. (enero de 2012)

Attended the Hollywood Show in Burbank, California on February 11-12, 2012. He appeared with other cast members from various Elvis Presley movies, television specials, and other appearances by the King.

Once again, Christopher was invited to appear at the Hollywood Show in Burbank, California on October 18-19, 2014.

(August 7-8, 2015) Christopher appeared in an event called "A Celebration of the King's Life" at the Cannery East Casino in Las Vegas. This event featured the performances of Johnny Fortuno as well as the Stamps Quartet. Christopher was among special guests for this performance, which also included Darlene Tompkins, Jimmy Velvet, Sam Thompson, Dick Grob and Steve Christopher, DJ with "Elvis On Air".

October 20-21, 2018, Christopher appears, once again, at the Hollywood Show. This one is at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel. He always looks forward to these shows and seeing his fans.

At a ceremony on October 7, 2018, celebrating El árbol de la vida (1957), a lilac bush was donated by Christopher in honor of his film family and especially dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift. A specially written statement was read by one of the Henry County executives, since Christopher was filming at the time.

November 2, 2019 - Christopher appeared at the Hollywood Show where he sold several items from his personal collection.

August 23, 2021 - Once again, Christopher was invited to speak at The Rudolph Valentino Memorial Services at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California.

Elvis considered Christopher his favorite dancer in films. He appeared in six Presley films altogether during the 1960s.

Listed in the acknowledgments of the current book about the actress Kay Thompson, called "Kay Thompson: From Funny Face to Eloise", which was released in 2010.

Christopher did a podcast interview on "The Doug Dahlgren Show" on September 8, 2014.

Christopher was featured in the publication, 'Films of the Golden Age' by Gary Brumburgh for the Summer 2021 Edition, Issue #105, which included a 17-page interview, complete with numerous photos.

Is scheduled to guest at the Blue Suede Music Festival in July of 2023.