Christopher Lawford

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.

Christopher Lawford is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Blankman (1994), Frasier (1993), Chicago Hope (1994), The O.C. (2003), Tales from the Crypt (1989), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), The Greg Behrendt Show (2006), 100 Centre Street (2001). The recorded credits span 1988 to 2007, including 19 movies and 6 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.