Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas. Father Christmas. Whatever you call him, the dude has been a staple of popular culture for decades. Santa has shown up so often sometimes his appearances fall by the wayside of the zeitgeist.
On the other hand, some portrayals are indelible. Here are the most memorable depictions of Santa in entertainment. These are true blue Santas, not people dressed as Santa or pretending to be Santa (see: Billy Bob Thornton in Bad Santa.)
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