Christopher Lawford
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1955-03-29
Day of Death
2018-09-04 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Santa Monica, California, USA
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
Acting
(2008)
Eavesdrop
as Claude
(2007)
Slipstream
as Lars
(2005)
(2003)
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
as Brewser's Aide
(2002)
Hitters
as Cassidey
(2002)
Counterstrike
as Vice President Chet Ridgeway
(2001)
Exit Wounds
as Vice President
(2001)
Four Play
as Davis
(2001)
Walking Shadow
as Jimmy Christopholous
(2000)
The 6th Day
as Police Lieutenant
(2000)
Thirteen Days
as Cmdr. William B. Ecker
(1999)
The Confession
as D.A. Cunningham
(1999)
The Sex Monster
as Dave Pembroke
(1999)
Mary, Mother of Jesus
as Reuben
(1998)
(1997)
Drunks
as Rich
(1997)
Kiss Me, Guido
as Dakota
(1997)
Fool's Paradise
as Sen. Brill
(1996)
(1994)
Blankman
as Mayor Marvin Harris
(1993)
Jack the Bear
as Vince Buccini
(1991)
Run
as Martins
(1990)
The Russia House
as Larry
(1990)
Impulse
as Steve
(1990)
Exile
as Mr. Huber
(1988)
Mr. North
as Michael Patrick Ennis III
(1988)
The Suicide Club
as Boyfriend