Christopher Lloyd

Born:October 22, 1938

Place of Birth:Stamford, Connecticut, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Christopher Lloyd, born on October 22, 1938, is a versatile American actor with a career spanning over six decades. His iconic roles in both film and television have solidified his place in Hollywood history. Lloyd's ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles has captivated audiences worldwide.

Lloyd's breakout performances in theater productions during the 1960s and 1970s garnered him critical acclaim, including prestigious awards such as the Drama Desk and Obie Awards. His cinematic debut in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" in 1975 marked the beginning of a prolific film career that would see him tackle a diverse range of characters.

One of Lloyd's most memorable roles came in the form of Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown in the beloved "Back to the Future" trilogy. His portrayal of the eccentric scientist showcased his comedic timing and depth as an actor, earning him a permanent place in pop culture history. Additionally, his portrayal of Jim Ignatowski in the hit series "Taxi" further demonstrated his comedic prowess, earning him two Emmy Awards.

Beyond his iconic roles, Lloyd has showcased his versatility by taking on a variety of characters, from the sinister Judge Doom in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" to the quirky Uncle Fester in "The Addams Family" films. His ability to bring depth and nuance to each character he portrays has cemented his reputation as a talented and respected actor in the industry.

In addition to his on-screen work, Lloyd has made significant contributions to the world of voice acting. His distinctive voice has brought to life memorable characters such as Grigori Rasputin in "Anastasia" and the Hacker in the acclaimed PBS Kids series "Cyberchase." His talent in voice acting has garnered him critical praise and multiple award nominations.

Throughout his career, Lloyd has continued to captivate audiences with his unique blend of talent, charisma, and versatility. Whether he is portraying a comedic sidekick or a menacing villain, his performances never fail to leave a lasting impression on viewers. Christopher Lloyd's enduring legacy in film and television is a testament to his unmatched talent and dedication to his craft.

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Nobody

David Mansell

2021

Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch's unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind.

Back to the Future

Emmett Brown

1985

Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.

Back to the Future Part II

Doctor Emmett Brown

1989

Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.

The Addams Family

Uncle Fester

1991

When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life.

Back to the Future Part III

Doctor Emmett Brown

1990

The final installment finds Marty digging the trusty DeLorean out of a mineshaft and looking for Doc in the Wild West of 1885. But when their time machine breaks down, the travelers are stranded in a land of spurs. More problems arise when Doc falls for pretty schoolteacher Clara Clayton, and Marty tangles with Buford Tannen.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Max Taber

1975

A petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental ward rather than prison. He soon finds himself as a leader to the other patients—and an enemy to the cruel, domineering nurse who runs the ward.

Anastasia

Rasputin (voice)

1997

Ten years after she was separated from her family, an eighteen-year-old orphan with vague memories of the past sets out to Paris in hopes of reuniting with her grandmother. She is accompanied by two con men, who intend to pass her off as the Grand Duchess Anastasia to the Dowager Empress for a reward.

Addams Family Values

Uncle Fester

1993

Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky, launches her plan to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Judge Doom

1988

'Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.

Piranha 3D

Mr. Goodman

2010

Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break celebration. But then, an earthquake opens an underwater chasm, releasing an enormous swarm of ancient Piranha that have been dormant for thousands of years, now with a taste for human flesh. This year, there's something more to worry about than the usual hangovers and complaints from locals, a new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria.

A Million Ways to Die in the West

Doc Brown

2014

As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival.

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Kroenig

2014

Some of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.

Clue

Professor Plum

1985

Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler must suss out the culprit before the body count rises.

Dennis the Menace

Switchblade Sam

1993

Mr. Wilson's ever-present annoyance comes in the form of one mischievous kid named Dennis. But he'll need Dennis's tricks to uncover a collection of gold coins that go missing when a shady drifter named Switchblade Sam comes to town.

Going in Style

Milton Kupchak

2017

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

John Bigboote

1984

Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension.

The Pagemaster

Mr. Dewey

1994

Rich knows a lot about accidents. So much so, he is scared to do anything that might endanger him, like riding his bike, or climbing into his treehouse. While in an old library, he is mystically transported into the unknown world of books, and he has to try and get home again.

Piranha 3DD

Mr. Goodman

2012

After the events at Lake Victoria, the prehistoric school of blood-thirsty piranhas make their way into swimming pools, plumbing, and a newly opened water park.

Wit

Dr. Harvey Kelekian

2001

A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.

The Tender Bar

Grandpa Maguire

2021

JR is a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie, is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures. As the boy’s determined mother struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied to her — and leave the dilapidated home of her outrageous if begrudgingly supportive father — JR begins to gamely, if not always gracefully, pursue his romantic and professional dreams, with one foot persistently placed in Uncle Charlie’s bar.

Angels in the Outfield

Al the Angel

1994

Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.

Man on the Moon

Self (uncredited)

1999

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Cmdr. Kruge

1984

A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

Pieces

1995

Five different criminals face imminent death after botching a job quite badly.

Interstate 60

Ray

2002

An aspiring painter meets various characters and learns valuable lessons while traveling across America.

The Tale of Despereaux

Hovis (voice)

2008

Once upon a time... in the far away kingdom of Dor... lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro, who leads him, at long last, on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.

Hey Arnold! The Movie

Coroner (voice)

2002

Arnold and his friends must recover a stolen document in order to prevent the neighborhood from being bulldozed.

DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp

Merlock (voice)

1990

With his nephews and niece, everyone's favorite rich uncle, Scrooge McDuck, treks from his mansion home in Duckburg in search of the long-lost loot of the thief Collie Baba. But finding the goods isn't quite what it's "quacked" up to be! Their thrilling adventure leads to comical chaos, magical mayhem, and a lesson about what is far more valuable than money, gold and jewels.

The Postman Always Rings Twice

The Salesman

1981

The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.

Mr. Mom

Larry

1983

Jack and Caroline are a couple making a decent living when Jack suddenly loses his job. They agree that he should stay at home and look after the house while Caroline works. It's just that he's never done it before, and really doesn't have a clue...

Eight Men Out

Bill Burns

1988

Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charles Comiskey - a penny-pinching, hands-on manager who underpays his players and treats them with disdain. And when gamblers and hustlers discover that Comiskey's demoralized players are ripe for a money-making scheme, one by one the team members agree to throw the World Series. But when the White Sox are defeated, a couple of sports writers smell a fix and a national scandal explodes, ripping the cover off America's favorite pastime.

Baby Geniuses

Heep

1999

BabyCo is the world's leading manufacturer in baby products. However, what the public doesn't know, is that Drs Kinder and Heep, two of its most brilliant scientists, are tirelessly working in complete secrecy to crack the indecipherable code to 'baby talk': a highly sophisticated language, and the key to the secrets of the universe. Before long, problems arise when mischievous Sly, the smartest of the toddlers, escapes confinement, bent on uniting all babies to free those trapped in the laboratory. Now, Kinder and Heep must find Sly before it is too late.

For the Love of Spock

Commander Kruge (archive footage)

2016

The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.

To Be or Not to Be

Capt. Schultz

1983

A bad Polish actor is just trying to make a living when Poland is invaded by the Germans in World War II. His wife has the habit of entertaining young Polish officers while he's on stage, which is also a source of depression to him. When one of her officers comes back on a Secret Mission, the actor takes charge and comes up with a plan for them to escape.

I Am Not a Serial Killer

Mr. Crowley

2016

In a small Midwestern town, a troubled teen with homicidal tendencies must hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer while keeping his own inner demons at bay.