Christopher Lloyd - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 22, 1938
Age87
BirthplaceStamford, Connecticut, United States
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Christopher Lloyd's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForEmmett 'Doc' Brown in 'Back to the Future' trilogy; Reverend Jim Ignatowski in 'Taxi'; Uncle Fester in 'The Addams Family' films.

Intro

Christopher Lloyd is an acclaimed American actor and voice actor, best known for his eccentric and memorable roles in film and television. He rose to particular fame for portraying Emmett 'Doc' Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and Reverend Jim Ignatowski on the TV sitcom 'Taxi.'

Early Life & Background

Christopher Lloyd was born to Ruth Lapham, a singer, and Samuel R. Lloyd, a lawyer. He grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut, and began acting in summer theatre at the age of 14. Lloyd trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Emmett 'Doc' Brown in the 'Back to the Future' (1985, 1989, 1990) trilogy.
  • Played Reverend Jim Ignatowski on 'Taxi' (1978–1983), winning two Emmy Awards.
  • Starred as Uncle Fester in 'The Addams Family' (1991) and its sequel.
  • Voiced the villain Judge Doom in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988).
  • Acted in films such as 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975) and 'Clue' (1985).

Trivia

  • Has won a total of three Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • His maternal grandfather, Lewis Henry Lapham, was a prominent businessman.
  • Lloyd is known for his tall, lanky frame and expressive features, which contributed to his breakout character roles.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Christopher Lloyd?

Christopher Lloyd is 87 years old.

When was Christopher Lloyd born?

Christopher Lloyd was born the 22 October 1938.

Where is Christopher Lloyd from?

Stamford, Connecticut, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About October 22nd, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: The first demonstration of the xerographic copying machine, a precursor to modern photocopiers, was held.
  • Day of the week: October 22nd, 1938 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Lloyd
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000502/