Christopher Lawford

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Christopher Lawford

Acting March 29, 1955

Santa Monica, California, USA

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…

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

6.2 2003 Movie
The 6th Day

The 6th Day

6.0 2000 Movie
Frasier

Frasier

7.7 1993 TV Show
The Doors

The Doors

7.1 1991 Movie
The O.C.

The O.C.

7.7 2003 TV Show
Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

8.0 1989 TV Show
The World's Fastest Indian

The World's Fastest Indian

7.7 2005 Movie
Thirteen Days

Thirteen Days

7.0 2000 Movie
Chicago Hope

Chicago Hope

7.2 1994 TV Show
Exit Wounds

Exit Wounds

5.9 2001 Movie
The Russia House

The Russia House

6.1 1990 Movie
Blankman

Blankman

5.4 1994 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2008
    Eavesdrop

    Movie Claude

  2. 2007
    Slipstream

    Movie Lars

  3. 2006
    The Greg Behrendt Show

    TV show

  4. 2005
    The World's Fastest Indian

    Movie Jim

  5. 2003
    The O.C.

    TV show Ross

  6. 2003
    Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

    Movie Brewser's Aide

  7. 2002
    Hitters

    Movie Cassidey

  8. 2002
    Counterstrike

    Movie Vice President Chet Ridgeway

  9. 2001
    Four Play

    Movie Davis

  10. 2001
    Walking Shadow

    Movie Jimmy Christopholous

  11. 2001
    Exit Wounds

    Movie Vice President

  12. 2001
    100 Centre Street

    TV show

  13. 2000
    Thirteen Days

    Movie Cmdr. William B. Ecker

  14. 2000
    The 6th Day

    Movie Police Lieutenant

  15. 2000
    R2PC: Road to Park City

    Movie Christopher Lawford

  16. 1999
    Mary, Mother of Jesus

    Movie Reuben

More credits
  1. 1999
    The Sex Monster

    Movie Dave Pembroke

  2. 1999
    The Confession

    Movie D.A. Cunningham

  3. 1999
    The Waiting Game

    Movie L.A. Director

  4. 1998
    Not Even the Trees

    Movie

  5. 1997
    Kiss Me, Guido

    Movie Dakota

  6. 1997
    Drunks

    Movie Rich

  7. 1997
    Fool's Paradise

    Movie Sen. Brill

  8. 1996
    The Abduction

    Movie

  9. 1994
    Chicago Hope

    TV show

  10. 1994
    Blankman

    Movie Mayor Marvin Harris

  11. 1993
    Frasier

    TV show Bill

  12. 1993
    Jack the Bear

    Movie Vince Buccini

  13. 1991
    The Doors

    Movie New York Journalist

  14. 1991
    Run

    Movie Martins

  15. 1990
    The Russia House

    Movie Larry

  16. 1990
    Impulse

    Movie Steve

  17. 1990
    Exile

    Movie Mr. Huber

  18. 1989
    Tales from the Crypt

    TV show Manager (segment "The Switch")

  19. 1988
    Spellbinder

    Movie Phil

  20. 1988
    Mr. North

    Movie Michael Patrick Ennis III

  21. 1988
    The Suicide Club

    Movie Boyfriend