Biography
Benefitting greatly from the dearth of handsome male talent in Hollywood during World War II, Lawford gained notice for appearances in such films as "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1945) and "Son of Lassie" (1945). More roles followed throughout the 1950s, although it was his marriage to Patricia Kennedy - sister of John and Robert Kennedy - as well as his association with Frank Sinatra's iconic cadre of carousers that brought Lawford lasting …
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Career Milestones
| Appeared in a continuing role on "The Doris Day Show" | ||
1960 | Formed Chrislaw production company with Milton Ebbins which produced "The Patty Duke Show" and the film, "Johnny Cool" (both 1963) (date approximate) | |
1960 | Became an American citizen in order to vote in 1960 election for brother-in-law John F. Kennedy | |
1960 | Joined Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack" | |
1957 | Starred in TV series, "The Thin Man" | |
1956 | Bought Louis B. Mayer's former Santa Monica beach front estate for $95,000 | |
1954 | Reportedly introduced John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe to each other | |
1954 | Starred in and produced first TV series, "Dear Phoebe" | |
1952 | MGM contract not renewed | |
1951 | First learned of scandal concerning his parents' divorce scandal and his own paternity | |
1943 | Signed to MGM contract (for one year with second year option at $100 per week with 40 weeks guaranteed) | |
| Appeared briefly in 22 films from 1942-43 | ||
1942 | First major role in "A Yank at Eton" | |
1942 | Played a pilot in "Mrs. Miniver" | |
1942 | Returned to Hollywood; disqualified from military service because of teenage injury to right arm; worked as usher in a Westwood, CA movie theater | |
1939 | Worked as gas station attendant, then parked cars and became manager of the parking lot in West Palm Beach, FL | |
1938 | US film debut (bit part), "Lord Jeff" at age 14 | |
| Had travelled three times around the world by age 15 | ||
1937 | Moved to Hollywood | |
1932 | Returned to France where he appeared in several films | |
1931 | Film debut in "Poor Old Bill" (as a result of mother's political association with Sir Thomas Paulson who owned major interest in Elstree Studios) | |
1930 | Family returned to London because of worldwide Depression | |
1924 | Moved with parents to Deauville at age one to avoid scandal of their divorces | |