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Christopher Lawford

Christopher Lawford

Acting1955Santa Monica, California, USA

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.

Acting History

2008
Eavesdrop
as Claude
2007
Slipstream
as Lars
2005
The O.C.
TVas Ross1 eps
2003
Frasier
TVas Bill1 eps
2002
Hitters
as Cassidey
Counterstrike
as Vice President Chet Ridgeway
2001
Exit Wounds
as Vice President
Walking Shadow
as Jimmy Christopholous
Four Play
as Davis
2000
R2PC: Road to Park City
as Christopher Lawford
The 6th Day
as Police Lieutenant
Thirteen Days
as Cmdr. William B. Ecker
1999
The Confession
as D.A. Cunningham
The Sex Monster
as Dave Pembroke
The Waiting Game
as L.A. Director
1997
Fool's Paradise
as Sen. Brill
Drunks
as Rich
1994
Blankman
as Mayor Marvin Harris
1993
Jack the Bear
as Vince Buccini
1991
The Doors
as New York Journalist
Run
as Martins
1990
Impulse
as Steve
Exile
as Mr. Huber
Tales from the Crypt
TVas Manager (segment "The Switch")1 eps
1988
The Suicide Club
as Boyfriend
Mr. North
as Michael Patrick Ennis III

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
3/29/1955
Day of Death
9/4/2018
Place of Birth
Santa Monica, California, USA