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Christopher Lloyd Biography

Birth Name:Christopher Allen Lloyd

Birth Place:Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

In 2010, he received the Eyegore Award for his contributions to the horror film genre
Participated in a Nike campaign to benefit The Michael J․ Fox Foundation
Got involved with acting at the age of 14 by participating in summer stock theatre productions
Quote: "I'm slow to pick things up․ Everybody always seems to know more than I do․"
Quote: "(On living in rural areas) "There's something overwhelming about being in raw nature․ It's got an aura about it is that is really kind of majestic and spiritual․ It's good medicine․""
Often displays animated facial expressions in his roles
Often portrays characters who are scientists or inventors
Is the grandson of one of the founders of the Texaco oil company
Lived at a mental institution for a few weeks in preparation for his role in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest․"
Performed alongside Meryl Street while training at the Yale Repertory Theater

Awards

1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: winner
1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series: winner
1986Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1990Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1992American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
1994American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
1994Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Male: winner
2001Video Premiere Award-Best Actor: nominated
2001OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2008Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2015BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2015Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
2016British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018Festival Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film: winner
2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2024OFTA Film Hall of Fame-Character: winner
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated