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

Filmography

2008 Eavesdrop
as Claude
2007 Slipstream
as Lars
2003 The O.C.
as Ross
as Brewser's Aide
2002 Hitters
as Cassidey
as Vice President Chet Ridgeway
2001 Four Play
as Davis
as Jimmy Christopholous
as Vice President
as Cmdr. William B. Ecker
as Police Lieutenant
as Reuben
as Dave Pembroke
as D.A. Cunningham
as Dakota
1997 Drunks
as Rich