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

Eavesdrop 2008 ★ 4.6
Slipstream 2007 ★ 4.9
The World's Fastest Indian 2005 ★ 7.7
The O.C. 2003 ★ 7.7
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 2003 ★ 6.2
Exit Wounds 2001 ★ 5.9
100 Centre Street 2001 ★ 8.2
The 6th Day 2000 ★ 6.0
Thirteen Days 2000 ★ 7.0
The Confession 1999 ★ 5.8
The Sex Monster 1999 ★ 5.2
Mary, Mother of Jesus 1999 ★ 4.1
The Waiting Game 1999 ★ 5.0
Chicago Hope 1994 ★ 7.2
Blankman 1994 ★ 5.4
Frasier 1993 ★ 7.7
Jack the Bear 1993 ★ 6.4
The Doors 1991 ★ 7.1
Run 1991 ★ 6.0
The Russia House 1990 ★ 6.1
Impulse 1990 ★ 5.6
Tales from the Crypt 1989 ★ 8.0
Mr. North 1988 ★ 5.3
Spellbinder 1988 ★ 5.9