Chris Lemmon is a talented actor, whose existence the audience learned through the series “Thunder in Paradise”. In this adventure television project, he brilliantly embodied the image of the former "fur seal" Martin Brubaker. In childhood, Chris dreamed of a musician career, but fate decreed otherwise. What else can you say about the American actor?
Chris Lemmon: The Start
The performer of the role of Martin Brubaker was born in Los Angeles, it happened in January 1954. Chris Lemmon - comes from a cinematic family, the son of actress Cynthia Stone and actor Jack Lemmon. His father won the Academy Award twice, and was remembered by the audience in the films “12 Angry Men”, “Big Races”, “Only Girls in Jazz”, “Days of Wine and Roses”. He left the family when Chris was still a child, but this did not affect their relationship.
The thought of an acting career came to Lemmon far from immediately. As a child, the boy was fond of music, played the piano with pleasure. Not surprisingly, after graduation, he decided to continue his education at the California Institute of the Arts. However, in the end, won the interest in the world of theater and cinema.
First successes
Chris Lemmon performed his first roles on the stage. Even in his youth, he played in many sensational performances. “Love letters”, “Shey”, “Barefoot in the park” - the most famous of them. However, Jack Lemmon's heir owes his popularity to non-theatrical roles.
Chris first appeared on the set in 1977. The young man was offered a small role in the film “Airport 77”, the star of which was his father. The first experience came to his liking, Lemmon seriously thought about a film career. The young man began his path to fame by filming in long-playing television projects. He played episodic roles in the series California Road Patrol, Quiet Pier, Too Cramped, Going Away, in the television movie Mirror, Mirror. He also appeared in the tapes “Just say that you love me”, “A happy prostitute goes to Hollywood”, “Like in the good old days”.
Film career
In 1981, Chris Lemmon first managed to attract the attention of viewers. He starred in the horror film “Before Dawn,” which tells of the misfortunes of travelers exploring the mountains. Jonathan, the hero of the actor, is one of the fans of extreme tourism. Of course, the company of young people does not expect to meet with muscular and ferocious twin brothers, who dream of killing them all with a machete.
From Nine to Five, Resettlement, Cannonball Racing 2, Yellow Pages - for several years after the release of the horror movie Before Dawn, Lemmon was given mostly episodic roles. In 1986, luck again turned to face the actor, he played a key character in the comedy action movie "Hollywood Air Force." The film tells the story of cinema stars who try to avoid participating in hostilities using the most extravagant methods. Chris had a chance to meet his father again on the set while working on the films “Such is life!” and dad".
Thunder in Paradise
In 1994, the first season of the adventure series Thunder in Paradise was presented to the audience. Chris Lemmon in this television project played one of the key roles, his hero was the fearless and decisive Martin Brubaker.
The series tells the story of former "fur seals" who earn their living by completing a variety of secret missions. Many of the tasks that friends Martin and Randolph receive are associated with a risk to their lives. The vehicle for the two-man team is the Thunder super-speed boat. Of course, the ship is equipped with incredible technical devices that the "fur seals" are constantly using in their work.
The series “Thunder in Paradise” quickly won fans, and the son of Jack Lemmon finally tasted the real glory.
Interesting Facts
Actors manage to get far from all the roles they claim, Chris Lemmon is no exception. “Through wounds” - a thriller in which he could play, but he was chosen by another applicant.
In recent years, Chris practically does not act in films, which is partially due to his passion for writing. In 2006, the actor presented to the public his first work A Twist of Lemmon, in which he talks about the life and work of his famous father, who left this world back in 2001 at the age of 76, reveals many of his old secrets. Lemmon also tries his hand as a screenwriter and producer.
Personal life
Chris Lemmon, whose films and biography are discussed in this article, has been legally married for many years. His chosen one was actress Gina Raymond, he married this woman in 1988. The second half of the actor can be seen in the films "Papa", "My stepmother is an alien." The wife gave her husband sons Chris and Jonathan and daughter Sidney Noel. The family spends most of their time in Connecticut.