Christopher Lambert Biography: Age, Religion, Net Worth, Daughter, Movies, Awards, Wife, Height

Christopher Guy Denis Lambert also known as Christopher Lambert is a French-American actor, producer, and novelist renowned for his intense performances in action, fantasy, and dramatic roles.

He achieved international fame as Tarzan in Greystoke and as the immortal Connor MacLeod in the Highlander franchise, bringing charisma and physicality to iconic characters across decades of cinema.

Christopher Lambert
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Christophe Guy Denis Lambert
Stage Name:	Christopher Lambert
Born:	March 29, 1957 (age 69 years old)
Place of Birth:	Great Neck, New York, United States
Nationality:	French-American
Ethnicity:	French (with Jewish paternal heritage)
Height:	178 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Georges Lambert-Lamond and Yolande Agnès Henriette (née de Caritat de Peruzzis)
Siblings:	Gilles Lambert
Spouse:	Diane Lane (former), Jaimyse Haft (former)
Relationship:	Divorced
Children:	Eleanor Jasmine Lambert
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Novelist
Net Worth:	Estimated $10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Christopher Lambert was born on March 29, 1957, in Great Neck, New York, United States, and moved to Switzerland at age two due to his father’s diplomatic posting.

His parents are Georges Lambert-Lamond, a French diplomat at the United Nations, and Yolande Agnès Henriette. He has a brother, Gilles Lambert.

The family later settled in Paris. His ethnicity reflects French roots with Jewish heritage on his father’s side. He follows Christianity.

Raised in Geneva, he attended the International School of Geneva and Institut Florimont. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire for two years after appearing in a school play at age 12.

Career

Christopher Lambert began with supporting roles in French films in the late 1970s. He gained prominence as Tarzan in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984).

He won the César Award for Best Actor for Subway (1985). His breakthrough came as Connor MacLeod in Highlander (1986) and its sequels.

Other notable films include Mortal Kombat (1995) as Raiden, Fortress (1992), Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011), and Hail, Caesar! (2016). He has produced several projects and authored novels.

Lambert continues acting in international productions, blending action with dramatic roles while maintaining a career in Europe and Hollywood.

Awards and Nominations

• César Award for Best Actor (Subway, 1986)
• Additional nominations and recognitions for his work in film and international cinema

Social Media

Christopher Lambert does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Christopher Lambert is 69 years old and has been married twice. He wed actress Diane Lane in 1988; they divorced in 1994 and share a daughter, Eleanor Jasmine Lambert, born in 1993. He later married Jaimyse Haft in 1999, divorcing shortly after in 2000.

He had a relationship with Sophie Marceau that ended in 2014. No current engagements are public. He maintains a private life focused on family and creative pursuits. His height is 178 cm. He is currently single following his divorces.

Net Worth

Christopher Lambert‘s net worth is estimated at around $10 million USD. His income derives primarily from acting roles in major films and franchises.

Additional revenue comes from producing, novel writing, business ventures like wineries, and international projects spanning his long career.

Filmography

• Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)
• Subway (1985)
• Highlander (1986)
• The Sicilian (1987)
• Fortress (1992)
• Mortal Kombat (1995)
• Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
• Hail, Caesar! (2016)
• Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018)
• Additional films including Sobibor (2018) and recent projects like The Creeps (2025)