Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 29, 1955
Place of Birth:
Santa Monica, California, USA
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Christopher Lawford
Biography
Christopher Lawford ( March 29, 1955, in Santa Monica, California; † September 4, 2018, in Vancouver, Canada) was an American actor, author, and activist. He was the son of Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy Lawford, making him a member of the Kennedy family.
He studied at Tufts University and earned a Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law School. Later, he completed training in clinical psychology at Harvard University.
Lawford struggled with drug addiction for many years before turning to acting. He appeared in films such as The Doors (1991), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), and Slipstream (2007).
On television, he starred in series like Frasier, The O.C., and General Hospital. In addition to acting, he was an author and wrote books about addiction and recovery.
He collaborated with organizations like the WHO and the United Nations to raise awareness about drug addiction. Lawford was married three times and had three children.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Eavesdrop | Claude |
| 2007 | Slipstream | Lars |
| 2005 | The World's Fastest Indian | Jim |
| 2003 | Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines | Brewser's Aide |
| 2002 | Hitters | Cassidey |
| 2002 | Counterstrike | Vice President Chet Ridgeway |
| 2001 | Four Play | Davis |
| 2001 | Walking Shadow | Jimmy Christopholous |
| 2001 | Exit Wounds | Vice President |
| 2000 | The 6th Day | Police Lieutenant |
| 2000 | Thirteen Days | Cmdr. William B. Ecker |
| 1999 | The Confession | D.A. Cunningham |
| 1999 | The Sex Monster | Dave Pembroke |
| 1999 | Mary, Mother of Jesus | Reuben |
| 1998 | Not Even the Trees | |
| 1997 | Fool's Paradise | Sen. Brill |
| 1997 | Kiss Me, Guido | Dakota |
| 1997 | Drunks | Rich |
| 1996 | The Abduction | |
| 1994 | Blankman | Mayor Marvin Harris |
| 1993 | Jack the Bear | Vince Buccini |
| 1991 | Run | Martins |
| 1990 | Exile | Mr. Huber |
| 1990 | Impulse | Steve |
| 1990 | The Russia House | Larry |
| 1988 | The Suicide Club | Boyfriend |
| 1988 | Mr. North | Michael Patrick Ennis III |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Greg Behrendt Show | |
| 2003 | The O.C. | Ross |
| 2001 | 100 Centre Street | |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope | |
| 1993 | Frasier | Bill |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt | Manager (segment "The Switch") |