It is the birthday of Christopher Lloyd make certain you wish him a happy birthday on his page! He has brought joy to audiences at his roles even the villains! Lloyd made his film debut as Taber, alongside future Taxi cast member, Danny DeVito, in the classic drama, One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest (1975)! An iconic role for Lloyd was Jim Ignatowski on Taxi starting with a cameo in season 1's "Paper Marriage" (1978). He became a series regular in the following season. He won two Emmys for Supporting Actor in 1982 and 1983. He appeared as Captain Schultz in the Mel Brooks comedy movie, To Be Or Not To Be (1983). Incredibly he moved into the genre universe opposing Kirk for the secrets of Genesis in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock (1984)!
One of his wildest roles was as John Bigboote in The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai (1984). Lloyd followed up with his most iconic role in Back To The Future (1985) as Dr. Emmett Brown! His pairing with Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly was brilliant. Also in 1985, Professor Plum was played by Lloyd in the comedy based on the boardgame, Clue. Lloyd continued with groundbreaking parts like Judge Doom in the animation/live action, Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). He returned as Doc Brown in Back To The Future Part II (1989). Then, finished the trilogy with Back To The Future Part III (1990). Lloyd voiced the villain, Merlock, in Duck Tales The Movie. He returned as Doc Brown, host of the Institute of Future Technology in Back To The Future The Ride. It opened 1991 in Orlando and closed in 2007. Lloyd had another well known part as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (1991).
More adventures of Marty and Doc Brown were in Back to the Future: The Animated Series that lasted two seasons, Lloyd hosted the live action segments. Lloyd won a Lead Actor Emmy for playing Alister Dimple in Road To Avonlea (1992). Uncle Fester and Lloyd returned in Addams Family Values (1993). A fun part was as the Boss Angel, Al, in the comedy, Angels In The Outfield (1994). In 1997, Lloyd voiced Rasputin in the animated film, Anastasia. He made a cameo as the mentor of Mike Flaherty played by Michael J. Fox. This was in the 1999 episode, "Back to the Future IV - Judgment Day" of Spin City. Lloyd played the Wizard of Oz in the tv mini-series, The Witches Of Oz (2011). He appeared as Principal McTavish in the 2014 episode of The Michael J Fox Show. Next, Lloyd voiced Jim Ignatowski in the episode, "My Fare Lady" (2015) of The Simpsons.
Also in 2015, Marty McFly and Doc Brown surprised audiences on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Then, Lloyd played David Mansell in the action film, Nobody (2021). Another surprise was Lloyd entering the SW universe as Commissoner Helgait in the "Guns For Hire" (2023) episode of The Mandalorian. A cameo as the Alchemist was played by Lloyd in the fantasy comedy, Man And Witch The Dance Of A Thousand Steps (2024). Another return for Lloyd as Doc Brown as the video host of the trams in Back To TheFuture Destination Hill Valley. This was at Universal Studios Hollywood for Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights. He was back as David Mansell in the action sequel, Nobody 2 (2025). Also this year, Lloyd played Professor Orloff in the series spinning off from The Addams Family, Wednesday. There seems an endless trove of memorable roles for Lloyd! Happy Birthday Christopher Lloyd!
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