Christopher Lambert

Christophe Guy Denis "Christopher" Lambert(born 29 March 1957) is an American-bornFrenchactor who has appeared in American, as well as French and other European productions. He is best known for his role asConnor MacLeod, or simply "The Highlander", fromthe movieandsubsequent movie franchise series of the same name. He is also known for his roles asTarzaninGreystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apesand as the thunder godRaidenin the first movie adaptation of the video gameMortal Kombat. He is credited internationally asChristopher Lambert, with the exceptions of French-speaking countries, where he is known asChristophe Lambert.Lambert was married toDiane Lanefrom October 1988to 1994.They have a daughter, Eleanor Jasmine. He married Jaiymse Haft on 6 February 1999.Since 2007, Lambert has been in a relationship withSophie Marceau, with whom he appeared inLa disparue de Deauville.They married in 2012.Lambert has profoundmyopiaand cannot see without his glasses. Because he cannot wear contact lenses, he is often forced to act while virtually blind. This has led to injuries while performing his own stunts without glasses.His myopia is often credited as being part of his appeal, by giving his stare a peculiar charm.Lambert is also sole owner of Lamb Bear Productions, the name of the company is a play on his name "pronounced Lamb-bear".