Biography

Christopher Malcolm was born on August 19, 1946 in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for Ragtime (1981), Highlander (1986) and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). He was married to Judith Lloyd. He died on February 15, 2014 in London, England, UK.

He suffered a serious motorcycle accident in 1987, fracturing his right leg. He underwent surgery, but had a noticeable limp for the rest of his life.

His family moved to Canada when he was young. He grew up on a farm in British Columbia. He returned to Great Britain when he was 19, and began his acting career on stage.

He has had a connection with Richard O'Brien's "The Rocky Horror Show" since its inception in 1973; he played the first 'Brad Majors' in the original stage production and was artistic director for the Rocky Horror Company from 1989 to 2004, with ultimate responsibility for the licensing and production rights for all stage productions of the cult musical.

Studied theatre at the University of British Columbia.

Father of Morgan Lloyd Malcolm.