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Christopher Lofton

Known For
Writing
Born
June 23, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
May 11, 2002
Active Years
1974–2001 (28 Years)
Total Credits
20 credits in database
Writing Born Jun 23, 1939 Died May 11, 2002 Chicago, Illinois, USA 20 credits
20
Total Credits
1974–2001
28 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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[1] TMDB: Writing, 15 credits, Male, Birthday: June 23, 1939, Death: May 11, 2002 (62 years old), Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA.
[2] IMDb: Actor and writer, known for The Staircase (1998), The Judge (2001), The Next Step Beyond (1978). Born: 23 June 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died: 11 May 2002 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
[3] TMDB: Roles: Teleplay, Actor, Co-Producer, Creator, Writer, Screenstory, Screenplay, Story. Work includes: Robinson Crusoe, A Killer Among Friends, True Women, The Ballad of Lucy Whipple, Bump in the Night, Call Of The Wild, The Judge, and The Staircase.
[4] Grokipedia: American actor and television writer. Early career in soap operas, later specialized in adapting novels and historical stories into television movies.
[5] Biographies.net: Link only.
Name: Christopher Lofton.
Profession: American actor and television writer. Known for roles including Teleplay, Co-Producer, Creator, Screenstory, Screenplay, and Story.
Career details: Early career in soap operas; later specialized in adapting novels and historical stories into television movies.
Notable works: The Staircase (1998), The Judge (2001), The Next Step Beyond (1978), Robinson Crusoe, A Killer Among Friends, True Women, The Ballad of Lucy Whipple, Bump in the Night, and Call Of The Wild.
Birth: June 23, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Death: May

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Christopher Lofton.
Birth: June 23, 1939, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Death: May 11, 2002 (62 years old) in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Professions: Actor, writer, teleplay, co-producer, creator, screenstory, screenplay, story.
Writing Specialization: Adapting novels and historical stories into television movies (later career).
Early Career: Soap operas.
Known Credits/Works:
The Staircase (1998)
The Judge (2001)
The Next Step Beyond (1978)
Robinson Crusoe
A Killer Among Friends
True Women
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
Bump in the Night
Call Of The Wild
Total Known Credits: 15 (TMDB).
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Christopher Lofton was an American actor and television writer born on June 23, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. His early career included work in soap operas. He was known for his later specialization in adapting historical stories and novels into television movies.
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Lofton's professional credits include roles as a writer, creator, co-producer, actor, and teleplay contributor. He is credited with work on screenstories, screenplays, and stories. His notable works include The Staircase, The Judge, and The Next Step Beyond. Other projects associated with him are Robinson Crusoe, A Killer Among Friends, True Women, The Ballad of Lucy Whipple, Bump in the Night, and Call Of The Wild.
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Lofton died on May 11, 2002, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 62.
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Christopher Lofton was an American actor and television writer born on June 23, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. His early career was marked by work in soap operas, while his later professional focus involved specializing in the adaptation of novels and historical stories into television movies. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his contributions as a writer, creator, co-producer, actor, and teleplay contributor, with credits spanning screenplay and story work.

His body of work includes several notable productions. He is known for his involvement in The Staircase, The Judge, and The Next Step Beyond. Additional credits include Robinson Crusoe, A Killer Among Friends, True Women, The Ballad of Lucy Whipple, Bump in the Night, and Call Of The Wild. Lofton's professional history includes 15 known credits. He passed away on May 11, 2002, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 62.
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"Christopher Lofton was an American actor and television writer born on June 23, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. His early career was marked by work in soap operas, while his later professional focus involved specializing in the adaptation of novels and historical stories into television movies. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his contributions as a writer, creator, co-producer, actor, and teleplay contributor, with credits spanning screenplay and story work.

His body of work includes several notable productions.

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Career timeline

The Judge · ScreenstoryThe Ballad of Lucy Whipple · Co-ProducerThe Ballad of Lucy Whipple · TeleplayThe Judge · Teleplay
Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble · Writer
The Staircase · WriterThe Staircase · Co-Producer
Robinson Crusoe · ScreenplayTrue Women · CreatorTrue Women · TeleplayTrue Women · Co-ProducerLet Me Call You Sweetheart · Teleplay
Call Of The Wild · Teleplay
A Killer Among Friends · TeleplayA Killer Among Friends · Story
Bump in the Night · Teleplay
Kids Don't Tell
Not in Front of the Children
Starsky & Hutch
Mama's Dirty Girls

Full Filmography

20 titles
  • The Judge (2001) Screenstory
  • The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (2001) Co-Producer
  • The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (2001) Teleplay
  • The Judge (2001) Teleplay
  • Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble (2000) Writer
  • The Staircase (1998) Writer
  • The Staircase (1998) Co-Producer
  • Robinson Crusoe (1997) Screenplay
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  • True Women (1997) Creator
  • True Women (1997) Teleplay
  • True Women (1997) Co-Producer
  • Let Me Call You Sweetheart (1997) Teleplay
  • Call Of The Wild (1993) Teleplay
  • A Killer Among Friends (1992) Teleplay
  • A Killer Among Friends (1992) Story
  • Bump in the Night (1991) Teleplay
  • Kids Don't Tell (1985) as Charles
  • Not in Front of the Children (1982) as Doctor
  • Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Kevin Mackey
  • Mama's Dirty Girls (1974) as Sheriff

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Christopher Lofton best known for?

Christopher Lofton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Robinson Crusoe (1997), Call Of The Wild (1993), Nella the Princess Knight (2017), Nella the Princess Knight (2017).

When and where was Christopher Lofton born?

Christopher Lofton was born on June 23, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on May 11, 2002.

How many credits does Christopher Lofton have?

Christopher Lofton has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2001.

What is Christopher Lofton's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Christopher Lofton (Writing). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources: [1] TMDB: Writing, 15 credits, Male, Birthday: June 23, 1939, Death: May 11, 2002 (62 years old), B...

Christopher Lofton by the numbers

20credits
15films
5TV series
1974–2001active years

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