Christopher Lambert
ALL ABOUT CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT
Full Name:Christophe Guy Dénis Lambert
Date of Birth:March 29, 1957
Place of Birth:Great Neck, Long Island, New York, USA
Bio:
Born in Long Island, New York, Christophe Guy Denis Lambert moved to Switzerland at the age of two, because his father got a job as financial expert at the United Nations in Geneva. Christopher attended a private boarding school near Geneva while his parents traveled extensively.
At the age of 12, he appeared in a play which led him to the eventual pursuit of an acting career. To please his parents, Christopher took a job with the London Stock Exchange, but left the position after only six months to help a friend run a shop in Paris. After that, he joined the French military service at his father’s insistence. Ultimately, Christopher’s father agreed to support him financially for two years, so he could follow his dream of becoming an actor. Christopher joined the Paris Conservatoire where he studied for 2 years.
After finishing his studies at the Paris Conservatoire, Christopher soon garnered roles in European films such as La Dame de Coeur and Legitime Violence.
Then he auditioned for the leading role as John Clayton in Hugh Hudson’s 1984 film, Greystoke, The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes. During his initial reading for Hudson, Christopher had to do an hour of gymnastics to prove he was right for the role.
Christopher’s talent did not go unnoticed. He was soon cast in the starring role in Luc Besson’s 1985 film entitled Subway. He received a Cesar Award for best actor for his performance in Subway.
In October, 1988, he married Diane Lane. In early 1994, they became parents of their daughter, Eleanor Jasmine Lambert. Shortly after that happy event, they got divorced.
Christopher focused his attention on his career until he met Jaimyse Haft in 1997. They have been married since 1999.
Trivia:
Christopher served in the French military.
Christopher dated Princess Stephanie of Monaco.
Christopher and Diane have one daughter, Eleanor Jasmine Lambert, who was born on September 5, 1993.
Christopher became interested in acting after appearing in a school play at the age of 12
Christopher’s parents are French.
Christopher and Diane Lane were married from 1988 - 1994.
Christopher worked in a London branch of Barclay’s Bank.
Christopher lived in Geneva, Switzerland with his family until the age of 16.
Christopher was scheduled to appear in the David Lean’s Nostromo in 1991; however, the production came to a halt when Lean passed away.
Quotes:
“If a site is done with pleasure and a fun attitude, it’s a great way to communicate with your fans.”
“Nothing was really disappointing. When something is passed over, you can’t do anything about it, so you might as well look at it in a positive way.”
“The most important thing is to be passionate and ready to accept the pains that sometimes go along with the business.”
“To relax, I work.”
Filmography:
Christopher Lambert’s Filmography as an Actor:
2007 Trivial
2006 Lièvre de Vatanen, Le
2006 Southland Tales
2005 Day of Wrath
2004 A Ton Image
2003 Absolon
2003 Janis et John
2002 The Target
2001 Druids
2001 The Point Men
2000 Highlander: Endgame
1999 Beowulf
1999 Gideon
1999 Resurrection
1999 Fortress 2: Re-Entry
1997 Mean Guns
1997 Arlette
1996 Hercule Et Sherlock
1996 North Star
1996 Adrenalin: Fear the Rush
1996 Nirvana
1995 Mortal Kombat
1995 The Hunted
1995 Highlander: The Final Dimension
1994 The Road Killers
1994 Road Flower
1994 Gunmen
1993 Fortress
1993 Highlander: The Gathering
1992 Max et Jeremie
1992 Knight Moves
1991 Highlander II: The Quickening
1990 Why Me?
1989 To Kill a Priest
1988 Love Dream
1987 The Sicilian
1986 I Love You
1986 Highlander
1985 Subway
1984 Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
1984 Paroles Et Musique
1982 Legitime Violence
1980 Le Bar du Telephone
1980 Une Sale Affaire
Christopher Lambert Filmography as an Executive Producer:
2004 The Confessor
1996 North Star
1995 Nine Months
1992 Knight Moves
Christopher Lambert Filmography as a Producer:
1999 Gideon
1999 Resurrection
1996 When Saturday Comes
1994 Dead Beat
1994 Neuf Mois
Christopher Lambert Awards:
French Academy of Cinema
1985 Best Actor Subway
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