Christophe Guy Denis Lambert was born March 29, 1957 in Manhasset, NY, USA. He's the son of French parents, his father a financial expert employed by the United Nations. Christopher spent his first two years in Great Neck before his family moved away from the U.S., and since his parents traveled a great deal, he did his studies in Swiss boarding schools.

His first two films were "La Dame de Coeur" and "Legitime Violence," and then he auditioned for Hugh Hudson for the leading role as John Clayton in "Greystoke, The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes." He first read for Hudson and then did an hour of gymnastics to prove he was right for the role.

Christopher's talent did not go undiscovered and in 1985 he starred in Luc Besson's "Subway," for which he earned the French Cesar award as best actor.

During his marriage to actress Diane Lane, they starred in "Priceless Beauty" and "Knight Moves" together. In 1994, they became the proud parents of one daughter, Eleanor Jasmine Lambert.

Christopher enjoys making movies that take him away from everyday life and create something that is entertaining for people. He is attracted to roles with extremes in characters that aren't boring. Christopher portrayed the immortal Connor MacLeod in the original Highlander film released in 1984. Christopher learned his swordfighting skills in about sixteen weeks. He can't wear contact lenses, so he rehearses extra hours so that the scenes are safe.

In addition to being a talented actor, Christopher has produced several films including "Resurrection", "Nine Months", "Knight Moves", and "Gideon" to name a few. When Christopher isn't acting he also has several business ventures such as beautiful restaurants like Gitana and also Les Garrigues de Beaumard-Lambert wine.

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Filmography

• Mortal Kombat: Devastation (2008)
• Disparue de Deauville, La (2007)
• Metamorphosis (2007)
• Lièvre de Vatanen, Le (2006)
• Southland Tales (2006)
• Day of Wrath (2006)
• "Dalida" (2005)
• À ton image (2004)
• Clefs de bagnole, Les (2003)
• Janis et John (2003)
• Absolon (2003)
• The Piano Player (2002)
• "King of Bandit Jing" (2002)
• The Point Men (2001)
• Majinkaizâ (2001)
• Vercingétorix (2001)
• Aparté (2001)
• Highlander: Endgame (2000)
• Gideon (1999)
• Resurrection (1999)
• Beowulf (1999)
• Operation Splitsville (1999)
• Fortress 2 (1999)
• Mean Guns (1997)
• Arlette (1997)
• Nirvana (1997)
• Hercule et Sherlock (1996)
• Adrenalin: Fear the Rush (1996)
• Tashunga (1996)
• Mortal Kombat (1995)
• The Hunted (1995)
• Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994)
• The Road Killers (1994)
• Gunmen (1994)
• Fortress (1993)
• Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
• Max & Jeremie (1992)
• "Highlander" (1 episode, 1992)
• Knight Moves (1992)
• Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
• Why Me? (1990)
• To Kill a Priest (1988)
• Love Dream (1988)
• The Sicilian (1987)
• I Love You (1986)
• Highlander (1986)
• Subway (1985)
• Paroles et musique (1984)
• Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)
• Dame de coeur, La (1982)
• Légitime violence (1982)
• Putain d'histoire d'amour (1981)
• Une sale affaire (1981)
• Asphalte (1981)
• Douchka (1981)
• Bar du téléphone, Le (1980)
• Ciao, les mecs (1979)

Awards

• Cesar Best Actor "Subway" 1986