Christopher Lambert
Christophe Guy Denis "Christopher" Lambert (born 29 March 1957) is an American-born French actor who has appeared in American, as well as French and other European productions. He is best known for his role as Connor MacLeod, or simply "The Highlander", from the movie and subsequent movie franchise series of the same name. He is also known for his roles as Tarzan in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes and as the thunder god Raiden in the first movie adaptation of the v
Lambert was married to Diane Lane from October 1988 to 1994. They have a daughter, Eleanor Jasmine. He married Jaiymse Haft on 6 February 1999. Since 2007, Lambert has been in a relationship with Sophie Marceau, with whom he appeared in La disparue de Deauville. They married in 2012.
Lambert has profound myopia and cannot see without his glasses. Because he cannot wear contact lenses, he is often forced to act while virtually blind. This has led to injuries while performing his own stunts without glasses. His myopia is often credited as being part of his appeal, by giving his stare a peculiar charm.
Lambert is also sole owner of Lamb Bear Productions, the name of the company is a play on his name "pronounced Lamb-bear".
Born
Mar 29, 1957
Great Neck, Long Island, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
101 acting
10 crew
Popularity
3.4
Known For
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
2011
as Methodius
Highlander
1986
as Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
Mortal Kombat
1995
as Lord Raiden
Hail, Caesar!
2016
as Arne Seslum
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993
as Man with Car Phone (uncredited)
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
1984
as John Clayton / Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Highlander III: The Sorcerer
1994
as Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
Fortress
1992
as John Henry Brennick
Highlander: Endgame
2000
as Connor MacLeod
Highlander II: The Quickening
1991
as Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
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