Book Soup + Harmony Gold Present: Christopher Lloyd discussing In My Own Time: A Memoir

Emmy Award-winning actor Christopher Lloyd--one of the most iconic performers of his generation--shares an intimate portrait drawn from the defining moments of his life, from his early years in theater to his time on the sets of iconic television and film, his struggles with addiction, and an isolated childhood of privilege. Whether appearing as a disembodied head in Wednesday or taking on the title role in a stage production of King Lear, Christopher Lloyd has become known for portraying larger-than-life characters with a singular intensity and imagination. Now, for the first time, Christopher shares stories from his life that he has rarely spoken about before. In My Own Time begins with Christopher's childhood at Waveny, the sprawling Connecticut estate. Raised primarily by governesses and wandering the grounds, he became a quiet observer of the people and relationships around him, including the complicated dynamic between his creative mother and his stern father. With New York already a familiar part of his world, Christopher immersed himself in the demanding life of the theater. On stage he developed the intensity, imagination, and fearlessness that would come to define his work. From there, Christopher's career expanded across television and film, where audiences came to know him as the intense and unpredictable Taber in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, the eccentric and beloved Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Taxi, and the wild-eyed genius Doc Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy--performances that helped define some of the most enduring films and television of their time. Christopher Lloyd offers a rare and deeply personal reflection on a life spent both onstage and on screen, told with charm, dry wit, and honesty. In sharing the stories behind his work, his struggles, and the people and places that shaped him, In My Own Time reveals the thoughtful and deeply observant man behind the iconic characters. Bio: Christopher Lloyd is an Emmy Award-winning actor whose career spans more than five decades across theater, television, and film. Widely regarded as one of the most distinctive character actors of his generation, he is known for creating some of the most iconic roles in entertainment, including Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown in the beloved Back to the Future trilogy and Reverend Jim Ignatowski on the television series Taxi. His performances also include the unforgettable Taber in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Judge Doom in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Uncle Fester in The Addams Family. A three-time Emmy Award winner and four-time nominee, Lloyd most recently received a 2024 nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor for his role in the Max comedy series Hacks. This is a ticketed event through Eventbrite and will take place at Harmony Gold, located at 7655 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046. There is limited onsite parking. Check-in begins at 6pm. Please arrive early for a good seat. Your ticket includes a copy of In My Own Time: A Memoir which you will receive at check-in on the night of the program. You must be present to claim your book. Your book will include a signed bookplate. There will not be a book signing following the discussion.