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Bio of Christopher Lloyd

Bio of Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Allen Lloyd is a well-known American actor and comedian who is best known for playing Doc Brown in the Back to the Future comedy film series. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut, and began acting in plays at the young age of fourteen. He began making appearances on films in his late 30s after participating in more than 200 theatre shows. With a supporting role in the comedy-drama movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," he made his big-screen debut.

In addition to being a big commercial hit, the movie also took home five Oscars. Over the following few years, he then made other popular movies, including "The Addams Family," "Anastasia," and the "Back to the Future" trilogy. In addition, Lloyd is well known for his television work. For his part in the TV comedy series "Taxi," he received his first Emmy. Ten years later, he received another Emmy for his performance in the Canadian TV drama "Road to Avonlea." He enjoys cycling a lot and is renowned for touring all of Italy on a bicycle. His most recent appearance was in a supporting role in the comedy heist movie "Going in Style."

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Christopher Allen Lloyd

Age: 84 Years

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Lisa Loiacono (M. 2016), Carol Ann Vanek (M. 1988–1991), Catherine Boyd (M. 1959–1971), Jane Walker Wood (M. 1992–2005), Kay Tornborg (M. 1974–1987)

Father: Samuel R. Lloyd
Mother: Ruth Lloyd (Née Lapham)

Siblings: Adele L. Kinney, Antoinette L. Mygatt Lucas, Donald L. Mygatt, Ruth Lloyd Scott Ax, Sam Lloyd Sr.

Born Country: United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm),

Notable Alumni: Neighborhood Playhouse School Of The Theatre

U.S. State: Connecticut

City: Stamford, Connecticut

Childhood & Early Life

Christopher Allen Lloyd was born in Stamford, Connecticut on October 22, 1938. His mother Ruth was a vocalist, while his father Samuel R. Lloyd worked as a lawyer. Of their seven children, four girls and three boys, Lloyd was the youngest.

From the age of fourteen, Lloyd began performing. He began attending studies at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City when he was nineteen years old. In a staging of the Spanish writer Fernando Arrabal's "And They Put Handcuffs on the Flowers," he made his stage debut.

Career of Christopher Llyod

For many years, Christopher Lloyd continued to work in theatre musicals. In 1975, he made his acting debut in the movie "One Flew Over a Cuckoo's Nest," when he played a mentally ill patient. The movie, which Milo Forman directed, was not only a great box office hit but also took home five Oscars.

He made his television debut the following year by appearing in a cameo role in an episode of the "The Adam's Chronicle" miniseries. He had appearances in both the television miniseries "The Word" and the television movie "Lacy and the Mississippi Queen" in 1978.

He kept acting in major motion pictures, making appearances in movies including "Three Warriors" (1978), "Butch and Sundance: The Early Days" (1979), "The Lady in Red" (1979), "The Legend of the Lone Ranger" (1981), and "To Be Or Not to Be" (1983). Following his roles in the successful science fiction movies "Back to the Future" (1985) and "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" (1984), his fame climbed steadily (1985).

He rose to fame for his television roles over the years as well. His performance in the 1978–1982 comedy series "Taxi" earned him his first Emmy. In numerous television movies like "Money on the Side" (1982), "September Gun" (1983), and "Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster," he made an appearance (1992). For his performance in the Canadian television series "Road to Avonlea," he received his second Emmy in 1992.

He repeated his role in the 1989 sequel "Back to the Future Part II," and has already achieved some acclaim for his part in the movie "Back to the Future." The movie, which was co-directed by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, was a major financial hit and ended up being the third-highest-grossing movie of the year. He played the same part in "Back to the Future Part III" again in 1990. The movie was a major box office hit, just like both of its prequels.

Over the following two decades, he made numerous cinematic appearances. The Addams Family from 1991, Radioland Murders from 1994, Anastasia from 1997, Wish You Were Dead from 2002, Fly Me to the Moon from 2008, and Call of the Wild are a few examples (2009). Additionally, Lloyd has voiced characters in several animated movies, including "The Tale of Despereaux" and "Haunted Lighthouse" from 2003. (2008).

He continued working on television throughout this time as well. His voice work as the primary antagonist in the animated TV series "Cyberchase" is among his most significant TV projects. Since 2002, the series has been broadcast. Additionally, he has made appearances in several television movies, including 2012's "Anything But Christmas" and "Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys."

The most recent works by Christopher Lloyd are "I Am Not a Serial Killer" (2016) and "Going in Style."

Major Works

The sci-fi comedy film series "Back to the Future" is without a doubt Christopher Lloyd's most notable performance on the big screen. His portrayal of Dr. Emmett Brown brought Lloyd international recognition. Three movies—"Back to the Future," "Back to the Future II," and "Back to the Future III"—make up the franchise. The three films were all box office successes. The first movie received an Oscar. The other two movies also received honors, such as two Saturn Awards and a BAFTA Award.

The Addams Family, an American fantasy comedy movie from 1991, featured Lloyd in a pivotal part. Starring Anjelica Huston, Ral Juliá, Christina Ricci, and Christopher Lloyd under the direction of Barry Sonnenfeld. The movie had a major commercial impact, earning more than six times what it cost. The majority of the reviews for the movie were favourable. Golden Globe and Oscar nominations were also received for it.

One of Christopher Lloyd's most recent projects is the 2017 American heist comedy Going in Style. The movie, which was directed by Zach Braff, is about a group of retirees who decide to heist a bank after their pensions are cut off. Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, and Joey King were among the additional actors in the movie. The movie made more than three times its budget, making it a major commercial success. Critics had varying opinions about it.

Awards & Achievements

In his career, Christopher Lloyd has taken home two "Primetime Emmy Awards." He received the first award for "Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series" in 1982–1983 for his performance in the comedy series "Taxi." He received the second award for "Outstanding 
Lead Actor in a Drama Series" in 1992 for his performance in the show "Road to Avonlea."

In addition, Lloyd has received two "Daytime Emmy Award" nominations for his voice work in the animated series "Cyberchase."

Personal Life

Four marriages have taken place for Lloyd. In 1959, he wed Catharine Dixon Boyd in his first union. After their divorce in 1971, he married Kay Tornborg. This union endured until 1988.

He was married to Carol Ann Vanek, his third wife, from 1988 to 1991. In 1992, he married Jane Walker Wood for the fourth and final time; their union lasted until 2005.

None of Christopher Lloyd's marriages resulted in any offspring.
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