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1. Richard Attenborough
Name a sweeter Santa than Richard Attenborough’s. He may be just a “department store” Santa, but there’s nothing more magical than “Miracle on 34th Street.”
Playing the Big Man can be a big job. It’s safe to say that no one’s ever met Santa Claus, so where are the actors that land the character supposed to get their inspiration from? It’s pure improvisation, to a point -- there is of course some lore that writers stay true to throughout. Regardless, every actor who gets to wear the red suit has a different take on how Kris Kringle should be portrayed -- who did it best? Vote your favorite Santa to the top!