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

Frasier

The O.C.

Chicago Hope

Tales from the Crypt

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

100 Centre Street

The 6th Day

The Doors

All Movies (31)

• Eavesdrop2008 · as Claude
• Slipstream2007 · as Lars
• The World's Fastest Indian2005 · as Jim
• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines2003 · as Brewser's Aide
• Hitters2002 · as Cassidey
• Counterstrike2002 · as Vice President Chet Ridgeway
• Four Play2001 · as Davis
• Walking Shadow2001 · as Jimmy Christopholous
• Exit Wounds2001 · as Vice President
• Thirteen Days2000 · as Cmdr. William B. Ecker
• The 6th Day2000 · as Police Lieutenant
• R2PC: Road to Park City2000 · as Christopher Lawford
• Mary, Mother of Jesus1999 · as Reuben
• The Sex Monster1999 · as Dave Pembroke
• The Confession1999 · as D.A. Cunningham
• The Waiting Game1999 · as L.A. Director
• Not Even the Trees1998
• Kiss Me, Guido1997 · as Dakota
• Drunks1997 · as Rich
• Fool's Paradise1997 · as Sen. Brill
• The Abduction1996
• Blankman1994 · as Mayor Marvin Harris
• Jack the Bear1993 · as Vince Buccini
• The Doors1991 · as New York Journalist
• Run1991 · as Martins
• The Russia House1990 · as Larry
• Impulse1990 · as Steve
• Exile1990 · as Mr. Huber
• Spellbinder1988 · as Phil
• Mr. North1988 · as Michael Patrick Ennis III
• The Suicide Club1988 · as Boyfriend

All TV Shows (6)

• The Greg Behrendt Show2006
• The O.C.2003 · as Ross
• 100 Centre Street2001
• Chicago Hope1994
• Frasier1993 · as Bill
• Tales from the Crypt1989 · as Manager (segment "The Switch")