On October 22, 1938, Lloyd was born in Stamford, Connecticut. His parents were vocalist Ruth Lapham and attorney Samuel R. Lloyd (1896-1984). Mayor of San Francisco and politician Roger Lapham was his maternal uncle (1883-1966, term 1944-1948). Businessman Lewis Henry Lapham (1858-1934), a co-founder of Texaco Oil Company, was his maternal grandpa. Lloyd is a distant relative of John Howland, an indentured servant who travelled on the Mayflower and signed the Mayflower Compact, and who was also one of its passengers (about 1592–1673).
In the 20th century, Westport, Connecticut, went from being a farming hamlet to a suburban enclave, where Lloyd was reared. The area attracted a large influx of New York City-based writers and artists. Attended Staples High School for his education. He was a founding member of the school’s theatre group, the Staples Players. In order to pursue his interest in acting, Lloyd worked as an apprentice at summer theatres in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and Mount Kisco, New York. He began taking acting training in New York City in 1957. He attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, a full-time, elite acting school. Sanford Meisner (1905–1997), the eponymous inventor of the Meisner technique, was his acting instructor.
Career:
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 continued his work on the big screen, appearing in films such as ‘
•Three Warriors (1978)
•Butch and Sundance
• The Early Days (1979)
•The Lady in Red (1979)
•The Legend of the Lone Ranger’ (1981)
•To Be Or Not to Be’ (1983).
His popularity grew steadily after his appearance in the hit sci-fi films ‘Star Trek III: The Search for Spock’ (1984) and ‘Back to the Future’ (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,” having 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.
Awards and 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.
Famous movies:
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
(Drama)
• Back to the Future (1985)
(Comedy, Sci-Fi, Adventure)
• Back to the Future Part II (1989)
(Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi)
• Back to the Future… The Ride (1991)
(Adventure, Short, Sci-Fi)
• Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (2002)
(Drama, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy)
• Nobody (2021)
(Action, Crime, Thriller)
• Back to the Future Part III (1990)
(Comedy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Western)
• Man on the Moon (1999)
(Comedy, Drama, Biography)
• Three Warriors (1977)
(Drama)
• The Onion Field (1979)
Awards:
• Primetime Emmy Winner
• Primetime Emmy Winner
• Primetime Emmy Winner
• Robert Forster Artist’s Award [Winner]
• Saturn Award Nominee
• American Comedy Award Nominee
• American Comedy Award Nominee
• BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award Winner
• BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award Winner
• BTVA Television Voice Acting Award Nominee
• BTVA Television Voice Acting Award Nominee
• British Independent Film Award Nominee
• OFTA Television Award [Nominee] (200
• Festival Award Nominee
• Festival Award Winner
Net worth and salary :
An American actor named Christopher Lloyd is worth $40 million. The three “Back to the Future” films, Uncle Fester in “The Addams Family” and its follow-up, “Addams Family Values,” and Judge Doom in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” are arguably where Lloyd is most recognised. His most notable role on television came in the 1980s as Jim Ignatowski on the show “Taxi.” Due to his unusual voice, he has also performed voiceover work for animation, typically playing villains.