Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Christopher Lloyd
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Christopher Lloyd made an impact.
Christopher Lloyd is a celebrated American actor with a career spanning decades. He is widely recognized for his iconic roles, particularly as Emmett "Doc" Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy. Lloyd also gained fame and critical acclaim for his portrayal of Jim Ignatowski in the television series Taxi, earning him two Emmy Awards. He has extensive experience in theater, film, and television.
1961: New York Theater Debut
In 1961, Christopher Lloyd made his New York theater debut in a production of Fernando Arrabal's play And They Put Handcuffs on the Flowers.
1969: Broadway Debut
In 1969, Christopher Lloyd made his Broadway debut in Red, White and Maddox.
1972: Appeared in Jean Cocteau double bill
In mid-1972, Christopher Lloyd appeared in a Jean Cocteau double bill, Orphée and The Human Voice, at the Jean Cocteau Theater.
February 1973: Off-Broadway Role in Kaspar
In February 1973, Christopher Lloyd performed in the Off-Broadway role of Kaspar.
January 1974: Off-Broadway Role in The Seagull
In January 1974, Christopher Lloyd performed in the Off-Broadway role of The Seagull.
February 1974: Off-Broadway Role in Total Eclipse
In February 1974, Christopher Lloyd performed in the Off-Broadway role of Total Eclipse.
1975: Cinematic Debut
In 1975, Christopher Lloyd made his cinematic debut in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
1975: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
In 1975, Christopher Lloyd played Max Taber in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
1978: Starred in Taxi
In 1978, Christopher Lloyd began portraying Jim Ignatowski in the comedy series Taxi.
1983: Taxi Ended
In 1983, Christopher Lloyd's role as Jim Ignatowski on Taxi concluded.
1985: Street Hawk Pilot and Clue
In 1985, Christopher Lloyd appeared in the pilot episode of Street Hawk and played Professor Plum in Clue.
1985: Back to the Future
In 1985, Christopher Lloyd portrayed Emmett Brown in Back to the Future.
1988: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
In 1988, Christopher Lloyd played Judge Doom in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
1990: Back to the Future trilogy ended
In 1990, Christopher Lloyd concluded his role as Emmett Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy.
1990: DuckTales the Movie
In 1990, Christopher Lloyd voiced Merlock the Sorcerer in DuckTales the Movie.
1991: The Addams Family
In 1991, Christopher Lloyd played Uncle Fester in The Addams Family.
1992: Emmy Award for Road to Avonlea
In 1992, Christopher Lloyd earned an Emmy for his guest appearance as Alistair Dimple in Road to Avonlea.
1993: Addams Family Values and Dennis the Menace
In 1993, Christopher Lloyd starred in Addams Family Values and Dennis the Menace.
1993: Dennis the Menace and Addams Family Values
In 1993, Christopher Lloyd starred in Dennis the Menace and Addams Family Values.
1994: Radioland Murders
In 1994, Christopher Lloyd played Zoltan in Radioland Murders.
November 1996: Toonstruck Release
In November 1996, the adventure game Toonstruck, featuring Christopher Lloyd as the star character, was released.
1999: Spin City and My Favorite Martian
In 1999, Christopher Lloyd reunited with Michael J. Fox in an episode of Spin City and starred in the film remake of My Favorite Martian.
2003: Tremors: The Series
In 2003, Christopher Lloyd guest-starred in three episodes of Tremors: The Series as Cletus Poffenburger.
November 2007: Numb3rs
In November 2007, Christopher Lloyd reunited with his former Taxi co-star Judd Hirsch in an episode of Numb3rs.
2008: A Christmas Carol
In 2008, Christopher Lloyd played Ebenezer Scrooge in a production of A Christmas Carol.
2009: Gobstopper Trailer
In 2009, Christopher Lloyd appeared in a comedic trailer for a faux horror film version of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory entitled Gobstopper.
2010: Death of a Salesman and Back to the Future: The Game
In 2010, Christopher Lloyd played Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman and reprised his role as Dr. Emmett Brown in Back to the Future: The Game.
2010: Piranha 3D
In 2010, Christopher Lloyd starred as Mr. Goodman in Piranha 3D.
January 21, 2011: Fringe Appearance
On January 21, 2011, Christopher Lloyd appeared in "The Firefly" episode of the television series Fringe as Roscoe Joyce.
2012: Robot Chicken
In 2012, Christopher Lloyd reprised the role of Doc Brown in episodes of the stop motion series Robot Chicken.
2012: Time, the Fourth Dimension
In 2012, it was planned for release the Imax 3D film Time, the Fourth Dimension, starring Christopher Lloyd.
May 2013: The Caucasian Chalk Circle
In May 2013, Christopher Lloyd appeared as the narrator and Azdak in The Caucasian Chalk Circle.
2013: Psych Appearance
In 2013, Christopher Lloyd was a guest star on the 100th episode of Psych.
October 21, 2015: Back to the Future skit on Jimmy Kimmel Live
On October 21, 2015, Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox appeared in a Back to the Future skit on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
2016: I Am Not a Serial Killer
In 2016, Christopher Lloyd starred as Bill Crowley in I Am Not a Serial Killer.
May 2018: Roseanne cameo
In May 2018, Christopher Lloyd made a cameo appearance in Roseanne.
2019: Kingdom Hearts III
In 2019, Christopher Lloyd provided the voice of Xehanort in Kingdom Hearts III.
July 2020: Cast in Man & Witch
In July 2020, Christopher Lloyd was cast as The Alchemist in Man & Witch.
2020: Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
In 2020, Christopher Lloyd reprised the role of Xehanort in Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.
March 2021: Senior Moment Release
In March 2021, Christopher Lloyd starred in Senior Moment.
September 2021: Rick and Morty Interstitials
In September 2021, Christopher Lloyd portrayed Rick Sanchez in a series of promotional interstitials for Rick and Morty.
2021: Nobody
In 2021, Christopher Lloyd starred as David Mansell in Nobody.
March 2022: The Adam Project Promotion
In March 2022, Christopher Lloyd appeared in a promotion for the time travel film The Adam Project.
April 2022: Starring in Spirit Halloween: The Movie
In April 2022, it was announced that Christopher Lloyd would star in Spirit Halloween: The Movie.
May 4, 2022: The Conners appearance
On May 4, 2022, Christopher Lloyd reprised his role as Lou in The Conners.
October 11, 2022: Spirit Halloween: The Movie Release
On October 11, 2022, Spirit Halloween: The Movie was released on video-on-demand (VOD).
April 2023: The Mandalorian appearance and Knuckles series
In April 2023, Christopher Lloyd guest starred in an episode of The Mandalorian and was announced to be starring in the live-action Knuckles series.
