Christopher Allen Lloyd is a highly acclaimed American actor with a career spanning over five decades. He is best known for his iconic roles as Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown in the science fiction film series "Back to the Future" and Jim Ignatowski in the television comedy series "Taxi." His performance in "Taxi" earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards. Lloyd's extensive work encompasses theater, film, and television, showcasing his versatility and talent.
October 22, 1938: Christopher Lloyd is Born
On October 22, 1938, Christopher Allen Lloyd was born in Stamford, Connecticut.
June 6, 1959: Marriage to Catharine Dallas Dixon Boyd
On June 6, 1959, Christopher Lloyd married Catharine Dallas Dixon Boyd.
1959: Samuel R. Lloyd Jr.'s Death
Christopher Lloyd's father, Samuel R. Lloyd Jr., passed away in 1959.
1961: New York Theater Debut
Christopher Lloyd made his New York theater debut in 1961 in a production of Fernando Arrabal's play "And They Put Handcuffs on the Flowers."
1963: Birth of Sam Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd's nephew, Sam Lloyd, known for his role as Ted Buckland on the television series Scrubs, was born in 1963.
1969: Broadway Debut in "Red, White and Maddox"
In 1969, Christopher Lloyd made his Broadway debut in the play "Red, White and Maddox."
1971: Divorce from Catharine Dallas Dixon Boyd
Christopher Lloyd and Catharine Dallas Dixon Boyd divorced in 1971 after being married for several years.
1972: Performance in Jean Cocteau Double Bill
Lloyd appeared in a Jean Cocteau double bill, featuring "Orphée" and "The Human Voice," at the Jean Cocteau Theater in 1972.
February 1973: Performance in "Kaspar"
Christopher Lloyd performed in the Off-Broadway production of "Kaspar" in February 1973.
January 1974: Appearance in "The Seagull"
In January 1974, Lloyd appeared in the Off-Broadway production of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull."
February 1974: Role in "Total Eclipse"
Christopher Lloyd took on a role in the Off-Broadway play "Total Eclipse" in February 1974.
1974: Marriage to Kay Tornborg
Christopher Lloyd married actress Kay Tornborg in 1974.
1975: Film Debut in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Christopher Lloyd made his film debut in 1975, playing the character of Max Taber in the acclaimed film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
1977: Reflects on Sanford Meisner Training
In 1977, Lloyd discussed the impact of his training with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse, highlighting the improvement in his acting consistency.
1984: Ruth Lloyd Passes Away
Christopher Lloyd's mother, Ruth Lloyd, passed away in 1984.
1984: Death of Ruth Lapham Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd's mother, Ruth Lapham Lloyd, known for her philanthropic work, passed away in 1984 at the age of 88.
1987: Divorce from Kay Tornborg
Around 1987, Christopher Lloyd and Kay Tornborg divorced.
1988: Stars as Judge Doom in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"
In 1988, Christopher Lloyd portrayed the villainous Judge Doom in the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."
1990: Voices Merlock in "DuckTales the Movie"
Lloyd provided the voice for the character Merlock in the animated film "DuckTales the Movie" in 1990.
July 1991: Divorce from Carol Ann Vanek
Christopher Lloyd's third marriage, to Carol Ann Vanek, was ending in divorce in July 1991 after over two years.
1991: Appears as Uncle Fester in "The Addams Family"
Christopher Lloyd appeared as Uncle Fester in the film "The Addams Family" in 1991.
1992: Marriage to Jane Walker Wood
In 1992, Christopher Lloyd married screenwriter Jane Walker Wood.
1992: Guest Appearance in "Road to Avonlea"
In 1992, Lloyd made a guest appearance as Alistair Dimple in the television series "Road to Avonlea."
1993: Wins Independent Spirit Award for "Twenty Bucks"
Christopher Lloyd won an Independent Spirit Award in 1993 for his performance in the film "Twenty Bucks."
1994: Portrays Zoltan in "Radioland Murders"
In 1994, Lloyd played the character of Zoltan in the film "Radioland Murders."
November 1996: Stars in "Toonstruck" Video Game
Christopher Lloyd played the lead role in the adventure game "Toonstruck," which was released in November 1996.
1999: Reunites with Michael J. Fox in "Spin City"
Christopher Lloyd reunited with Michael J. Fox on screen in an episode of the television series "Spin City" in 1999.
2003: Guest Role in "Tremors: The Series"
Lloyd guest-starred in three episodes of the television series "Tremors: The Series" in 2003.
2005: Divorce from Jane Walker Wood
Christopher Lloyd and Jane Walker Wood's marriage ended in 2005.
November 2007: Guest Appearance on "Numb3rs"
In November 2007, Lloyd appeared alongside his former "Taxi" co-star Judd Hirsch in an episode of the television series "Numb3rs."
November 2008: Loss of Montecito Home in Tea Fire
In November 2008, Christopher Lloyd's former house in Montecito, California, was destroyed in the Tea Fire.
2008: Plays Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol"
Christopher Lloyd played the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in a production of "A Christmas Carol" at the Kodak Theatre in 2008.
2009: Appears in "Gobstopper" Trailer
Lloyd appeared as Willy Wonka in a comedic trailer for a fictional horror film adaptation of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" titled "Gobstopper" in 2009.
2010: Performs as Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman"
Christopher Lloyd took on the role of Willy Loman in a production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" at the Weston Playhouse in Vermont in 2010.
January 21, 2011: Guest Appearance in "Fringe"
Christopher Lloyd made a guest appearance as Roscoe Joyce in the "The Firefly" episode of the television series "Fringe" on January 21, 2011.
2012: Selling Montecito Home
In 2012, Christopher Lloyd sold his house in Montecito, California, where he had lived with his former wife.
2012: Planned Release of "Time, the Fourth Dimension"
In 2012, the 3D film "Time, the Fourth Dimension," starring Lloyd as an eccentric professor, was planned for release.
2012: Reprises Doc Brown for "Robot Chicken"
Lloyd reprised his role as Dr. Emmett Brown from "Back to the Future" in two episodes of the stop-motion animated series "Robot Chicken" in 2012 and 2013.
May 2013: Performs in "The Caucasian Chalk Circle"
In May 2013, Lloyd played the dual roles of the narrator and the character Azdak in a production of Bertolt Brecht's "The Caucasian Chalk Circle."
2013: Guest Stars in "Psych" 100th Episode
Christopher Lloyd made a guest appearance as Martin Khan in the 100th episode of the USA Network sitcom "Psych" in 2013.
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 to commemorate the iconic date from the second film in the trilogy.
2016: Marriage to Lisa Loiacono
Christopher Lloyd married Lisa Loiacono in 2016. They had met earlier when she worked as his real estate agent.
2017: Death of Samuel Lloyd III
Christopher Lloyd's brother, Samuel Lloyd III, passed away in 2017.
May 2018: Cameo Appearance in Roseanne
In May 2018, Christopher Lloyd made a cameo appearance as Lou, the boyfriend of Roseanne and Jackie's mother, in an episode of the sitcom Roseanne titled "No Country for Old Women".
2019: Voice Acting in Kingdom Hearts III: Re Mind
In late 2019, Christopher Lloyd took on the voice role of Xehanort in the "Re Mind" DLC for the video game Kingdom Hearts III, succeeding the late Leonard Nimoy and Rutger Hauer.
July 2020: Cast as The Alchemist in Man & Witch
By July 2020, Christopher Lloyd was cast as The Alchemist in "Man & Witch," a family-friendly fantasy-adventure film directed by Rob Margolies, with Jim Henson's Creature Shop creating the puppets.
2020: Voice Acting in Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Christopher Lloyd continued his voice acting role as Xehanort in the 2020 video game Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.
2020: Death of Sam Lloyd
Sam Lloyd, Christopher Lloyd's nephew and an actor known for his role in "Scrubs," passed away in 2020.
March 2021: Starring Role in Senior Moment
In March 2021, Christopher Lloyd co-starred with William Shatner and Jean Smart in the romantic comedy "Senior Moment," playing the role of Shatner's best friend.
September 2021: Portraying Rick Sanchez in Rick and Morty
In September 2021, Christopher Lloyd portrayed Rick Sanchez in promotional material for the two-part fifth season finale of the animated series "Rick and Morty." He starred alongside Jaeden Martell, who played Morty Smith.
March 2022: Promotion for The Adam Project
In March 2022, Christopher Lloyd appeared in a promotional campaign for the time travel film "The Adam Project" alongside actors Ryan Reynolds and Mark Ruffalo.
April 2022: Starring Role in Spirit Halloween: The Movie
In April 2022, it was announced that Christopher Lloyd would star in "Spirit Halloween: The Movie," playing Alec Windsor, a deceased land developer whose ghost is said to haunt the town annually on Halloween.
May 4, 2022: Reprising Role in The Conners
On May 4, 2022, Christopher Lloyd reprised his role as Lou in an episode of the sitcom The Conners, a spin-off of Roseanne.
October 11, 2022: Release of Spirit Halloween: The Movie
"Spirit Halloween: The Movie," featuring Christopher Lloyd as Alec Windsor, was released on VOD on October 11, 2022. The film revolves around the spirit of a wealthy land developer haunting the town every Halloween.
April 2023: Guest Appearance in The Mandalorian
Christopher Lloyd appeared as Commissioner Helgait in an episode of the third season of the Disney+ series "The Mandalorian" in April 2023.