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Christopher Lloyd

Birth Place: Stamford, CT, USA

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Christopher Allen Lloyd (born October 22, 1938) is an American actor. He has appeared in many theater productions, films, and on television since the 1960s. He is known for portraying Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy (1985–1990) and Jim Ignatowski in the comedy series Taxi (1978–1983), for which he won two Emmy Awards.



Lloyd came to public attention in Northeastern theater productions during the 1960s and early 1970s, earning Drama Desk and Obie awards for his work. He made his cinematic debut in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and went on to star as Commander Kruge in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Professor Plum in Clue (1985), Judge Doom in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel Addams Family Values (1993), Switchblade Sam in Dennis the Menace (1993), Mr. Goodman in Piranha 3D (2010), Bill Crowley in I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016) and David Mansell in Nobody (2021).

Lloyd earned a third Emmy for his 1992 guest appearance as Alistair Dimple in Road to Avonlea (1992), and won an Independent Spirit Award for his performance in Twenty Bucks (1993). He has done extensive voice work, including Merlock in DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990), Grigori Rasputin in Anastasia (1997), the Hacker in the PBS Kids series Cyberchase (2002–present), which earned him Daytime Emmy nominations, and the Woodsman in the Cartoon Network miniseries Over the Garden Wall (2014).

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Christopher Lloyd STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Azdak

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2002
Carl Bolton

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1977
Bill Cracker

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1977
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Performer


Christopher Lloyd Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1973 - Outstanding Performance

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Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Composer Glen Ballard Gets a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Take a look at these photos of Back to the Future's composer, Glen Ballard, as he celebrates receiving his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
New Cast Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE in London; Plus Booking Extends

An all new cast is joining BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical. The musical will also extend through to Sunday 27 July 2025 at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. Tickets are on sale now.
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
Exclusive: First Look At Cast Of BACK TO THE FUTURE on Tour in Action

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical. The tour is hitting 88mph coast-to-coast, bringing the hit Broadway and West End production to over 25 cities. Check out brand-new video of the cast in action!
Photos: Jojo Siwa Visits BACK TO THE FUTURE On Broadway

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical on Broadway recently welcomed star Jojo Siwa for a wild trip to the past! After the show, the cast, including stars Casey Likes and Roger Bart, hung around to meet with Jojo and snap a few photos. Check out images from her visit below! 
Review Roundup: BACK TO THE FUTURE Launches National Tour; Read the Reviews!

The National Tour of Back to the Future the Musical is now underway! The tour kicked off in June 2024 at Proctors in Schenectady, New York, and will continue through Summer 2025. Read the reviews here!
Tickets Now on Sale for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL in St. Louis

Single tickets for the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at the Fabulous Fox Theatre are on sale now!
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Key Bank State-Cleveland

What did our critic think of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Key Bank State-Cleveland?
THE 2024 LOS ANGELES JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Returns This Month

The 2024 Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival runs from June 19 to June 24, showcasing a diverse lineup of films celebrating Jewish culture and heritage.
Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg Will Join Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE

BACK TO THE FUTURE has found some new cast members in Evan Alexander Smith and David Josefsberg. We have all of the details!
FEATURE: 11 CELEBRITIES GATHERED AT OSAKA COMIC CON 2024 GRAND FINALE

This time, ambassador Takumi Saitoh, and celebrities such as Norman Reedus, Tom Hiddleston, Daniel Logan, Mads Mikkelsen, Christopher Lloyd, and others participated. Here, we bring you the highlights from the grand finale on the last day.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Chicago Engagement On Sale Tomorrow

Tickets for the Chicago engagement BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, go on sale tomorrow.
HACKS Renewed for Season Four at Max

Max has renewed the multi-Emmy® Award-winning comedy series HACKS for a fourth season. The series’ first two seasons received many accolades including awards from Golden Globes, AFI, Peabody, Critics Choice, DGA, SAG®, WGA and GLAAD. Season three premiered to critical acclaim on May 2 and the season finale is now streaming on Max.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 27, 2025

Great Scott! A new block of tickets for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical on Broadway has just been released for sale through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Feature: BACK TO THE FUTURE 4!? [DOC. VS. BIFF] OSAKA COMIC CON 2024 CELEBRITY STAGE

Christopher Lloyd, Thomas F. Wilson and other celebrities visited Japan for Osaka Comic Con 2024 held from May 3rd for three days. 'Osaka Comic Con' is a pop culture festival that provides opportunities for communication with celebrities and exhibits props used in movies. Here, we bring you the highlights of the talk show featuring these two who co-starred in the legendary movie series, 'Back to the Future' (hereafter BTTF) during the event.
Feature: 9 Celebrities Gathered at Osaka Comic Con 2024 Opening Ceremony

Tokyo and Osaka Comic Con: Since 2016, a pop culture festival providing opportunities for communication with celebrities and artists, exhibition of props used in movies, and interaction among cosplay enthusiasts. In the past, celebrities like Chris Hemsworth and Orlando Bloom gathered, and the 2nd Osaka Comic Con 2024 took place over three days from May 3rd. This time, celebrities such as Norman Reedus, Tom Hiddleston, Daniel Logan, Mads Mikkelsen, Christopher Lloyd, and others participated. Here, we bring you the highlights of the opening ceremony on the first day.
Review: CLUE at the Aronoff Center

Though the script is very similar to the 1985 movie of the same name and features many of the same iconic lines and story elements, this adaptation of Clue is successful in its own right. Between a talented cast, surprising design elements, and direction that knew how to transport the story to the stage, Clue is a solid comedy play.
Video: Watch Thing Deliver Scripts as WEDNESDAY Season 2 Begins Production

Netflix has announced the start of production on Wednesday Season 2 in Ireland with several new cast members joining the series. Fan-favorite Thing delivered new scripts to cast members on set, including several that are newly announced. Watch the cast reveal video!
MY WHITE HUSBAND Comes to Moving Arts Theatre Company in May

Moving Arts Theatre Company will present the world-premiere of Leviticus Jelks’ debut play, My White Husband, opening May 18th in Los Angeles with previews on May 16th and 17th. 
Video: Watch Animated Opening Sequence for Paramount+ Series KNUCKLES

In Knuckles, Knuckles himself is introduced to ‘earth music’ through Wade Whipples’ ‘Wadejammerz’ mixed CDs. The Knuckles main title sequence is a nod to this memorable introduction and a nostalgic 90’s throwback, featuring markered animations of the film’s main characters which jump across the labels of the mixed CDs. The credits roll across the CDs as we flip through the CD case to the tune of “The Warrior” by Scandal featuring Patty Smyth. Watch the video!

Christopher Lloyd FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christopher Lloyd been in?

Christopher Lloyd has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Christopher Lloyd been in?

Christopher Lloyd has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Christopher Lloyd been nominated for?

Christopher Lloyd has been nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Kasper."

What awards has Christopher Lloyd won?

Christopher Lloyd has won the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in Kasper.

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