Christopher Lawford
Acting • Born 1955-03-29 – Died 2018-09-04
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
37 credits
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Movie • 2003
Brewser's Aide
Blankman
Movie • 1994
Mayor Marvin Harris
Four Play
Movie • 2001
Davis
Hitters
Movie • 2002
Cassidey
Eavesdrop
Movie • 2008
Claude
Slipstream
Movie • 2007
Lars
Counterstrike
Movie • 2002
Vice President Chet Ridgeway
The Abduction
Movie • 1996
Walking Shadow
Movie • 2001
Jimmy Christopholous
Fool's Paradise
Movie • 1997
Sen. Brill
Exile
Movie • 1990
Mr. Huber
The World's Fastest Indian
Movie • 2005
Jim
The Suicide Club
Movie • 1988
Boyfriend
The Confession
Movie • 1999
D.A. Cunningham
Exit Wounds
Movie • 2001
Vice President
The 6th Day
Movie • 2000
Police Lieutenant
Kiss Me, Guido
Movie • 1997
Dakota
Impulse
Movie • 1990
Steve
The Russia House
Movie • 1990
Larry
Not Even the Trees
Movie • 1998
The Sex Monster
Movie • 1999
Dave Pembroke
Thirteen Days
Movie • 2000
Cmdr. William B. Ecker
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Movie • 1999
Reuben
Drunks
Movie • 1997
Rich
Mr. North
Movie • 1988
Michael Patrick Ennis III
Jack the Bear
Movie • 1993
Vince Buccini
Run
Movie • 1991
Martins
R2PC: Road to Park City
Movie • 2000
Christopher Lawford
The Doors
Movie • 1991
New York Journalist
Spellbinder
Movie • 1988
Phil
The Waiting Game
Movie • 1999
L.A. Director
Tales from the Crypt
TV • 1989
Manager (segment "The Switch")
The O.C.
TV • 2003
Ross
Chicago Hope
TV • 1994
The Greg Behrendt Show
TV • 2006
Frasier
TV • 1993
Bill
100 Centre Street
TV • 2001