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.
Filmography
Eavesdrop
2008
as Claude
Slipstream
2007
as Lars
The World's Fastest Indian
2005
as Jim
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
2003
as Brewser's Aide
Hitters
2002
as Cassidey
Counterstrike
2002
as Vice President Chet Ridgeway
Four Play
2001
as Davis
Walking Shadow
2001
as Jimmy Christopholous
Exit Wounds
2001
as Vice President
Thirteen Days
2000
as Cmdr. William B. Ecker
The 6th Day
2000
as Police Lieutenant
R2PC: Road to Park City
2000
as Christopher Lawford
Mary, Mother of Jesus
1999
as Reuben
The Sex Monster
1999
as Dave Pembroke
The Confession
1999
as D.A. Cunningham
The Waiting Game
1999
as L.A. Director
Not Even the Trees
1998
Kiss Me, Guido
1997
as Dakota
Drunks
1997
as Rich
Fool's Paradise
1997
as Sen. Brill
The Abduction
1996
Blankman
1994
as Mayor Marvin Harris
Jack the Bear
1993
as Vince Buccini
The Doors
1991
as New York Journalist