Christopher Lambert

Christopher Lambert

Biography

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 video game Mortal Kombat. He is credited internationally as Christopher Lambert, with the exceptions of French-speaking countries, where he is known as Christophe Lambert.

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".

🎬 Movies Featuring Christopher Lambert

Someone Dies Tonight

Someone Dies Tonight (2026)

as Leroy 'The Colonel' Wilson
Mnemonix

Mnemonix (2025)

as Derek Cosgrove / Black Bishop
The Creeps

The Creeps (2025)

as Christopher Lambert
Alterlove

Alterlove (2025)

as The Taxi driver
Wipe Out

Wipe Out (2019)

as Tony Lamouche
Bel Canto

Bel Canto (2018)

as Simon Thibault
Sobibor

Sobibor (2018)

as Karl Frenzel
The Broken Key

The Broken Key (2017)

as Count Francis Rosebud
Mothers

Mothers (2017)

as Sam Cohen
Everyone's Life

Everyone's Life (2017)

as Antoine de Vidas
Tarzan: Lord of the Movies

Tarzan: Lord of the Movies (2017)

as Tarzan (Archive Footage)
Max & Leon

Max & Leon (2016)

as Capitaine Lassard
Un + une

Un + une (2015)

as Samuel Hamon
My Lucky Star

My Lucky Star (2012)

as Pierre Barthélémy
Les Associés

Les Associés (2009)

as Philippe Kaminski
Rapture Adrenaline

Rapture Adrenaline (2009)

as (archive footage)
Day of Wrath

Day of Wrath (2006)

as Ruy De Mendoza
Absolon

Absolon (2003)

as Norman Scott
The Point Men

The Point Men (2001)

as Tony Eckhardt
Druids

Druids (2001)

as Vercingetorix
Fortress 2

Fortress 2 (2000)

as John Henry Brennick
Resurrection

Resurrection (1999)

as Det. John Prudhomme
Gideon

Gideon (1998)

as Gideon Oliver Dobbs
Arlette

Arlette (1997)

as Frank Martin
Nirvana

Nirvana (1997)

as Jimi Dini
North Star

North Star (1996)

as Hudson Saanteek
The Hunted

The Hunted (1995)

as Paul Racine
Highlander III: The Sorcerer

Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994)

as Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
Gunmen

Gunmen (1993)

as Dani Servigo
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)

as Man with Car Phone (uncredited)
Fortress

Fortress (1992)

as John Henry Brennick
Max & Jeremie

Max & Jeremie (1992)

as Jeremie Kolachowsky
Knight Moves

Knight Moves (1992)

as Peter Sanderson
Highlander II: The Quickening

Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)

as Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
Why Me?

Why Me? (1990)

as Gus Cardinale
The Sicilian

The Sicilian (1987)

as Salvatore Giuliano
Highlander

Highlander (1986)

as Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
CASTING

CASTING (1986)

as Self (archive footage)
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)

as John Clayton / Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Asphalt

Asphalt (1981)

as Hospital doctor
The Telephone Bar

The Telephone Bar (1980)

as Paul 'Bébé' Franchi
The Vicar's Wife

The Vicar's Wife (N/A)

as Bishop Barnabas Galloway