Christopher Lawford
Born: 1955-03-29 in Santa Monica, California, USA
Died: 2018-09-04
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2008
- Eavesdrop as Claude
2007
- Slipstream as Lars
2005
- The World's Fastest Indian as Jim
2003
- The O.C. as Ross
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines as Brewser's Aide
2002
- Hitters as Cassidey
- Counterstrike as Vice President Chet Ridgeway
2001
- 100 Centre Street
- Exit Wounds as Vice President
- Four Play as Davis
- Walking Shadow as Jimmy Christopholous
2000
- The 6th Day as Police Lieutenant
- Thirteen Days as Cmdr. William B. Ecker
- R2PC: Road to Park City as Christopher Lawford
1999
- Mary, Mother of Jesus as Reuben
- The Sex Monster as Dave Pembroke
- The Confession as D.A. Cunningham
- The Waiting Game as L.A. Director
1998
1997
- Kiss Me, Guido as Dakota
- Drunks as Rich
- Fool's Paradise as Sen. Brill
1996
1994
- Chicago Hope
- Blankman as Mayor Marvin Harris
1993
- Frasier as Bill
- Jack the Bear as Vince Buccini
1990
- The Russia House as Larry
- Impulse as Steve
- Exile as Mr. Huber
1989
- Tales from the Crypt as Manager (segment "The Switch")
1988
- Mr. North as Michael Patrick Ennis III
- Spellbinder as Phil
- The Suicide Club as Boyfriend