Christopher Lloyd is a distinguished American actor born on October 22, 1938, whose career spans over six decades across theater, film, and television. Best known for his iconic role as the eccentric inventor Emmett “Doc” Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy (1985–1990), Lloyd has also made a lasting impression on television audiences as Jim Ignatowski in Taxi (1978–1983), a role that earned him two Emmy Awards.
He began his acting career on stage, gaining critical acclaim in Northeastern theater circles in the 1960s and early 1970s. His stage success led to his film debut in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975). He became known for his versatility in playing quirky or villainous characters, with standout roles such 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), and Uncle Fester in The Addams Family films (1991, 1993).
Lloyd has also earned recognition for later film roles in Piranha 3D (2010), I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016), and Nobody (2021). His television guest role in Road to Avonlea won him a third Emmy, and he received an Independent Spirit Award for Twenty Bucks.
In addition to live-action performances, Lloyd has had a prolific voice acting career. Notable voice roles include Merlock in DuckTales the Movie, Rasputin in Anastasia, the villainous Hacker in Cyberchase, and the Woodsman in Over the Garden Wall.
Lloyd remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable character actors, celebrated for his distinctive presence, dynamic range, and memorable portrayals across genres.
