Background
Dodd, Christopher John was born on May 27, 1944 in Willimantic, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas J. and Grace (Murphy) Dodd.
Dodd, Christopher John was born on May 27, 1944 in Willimantic, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas J. and Grace (Murphy) Dodd.
Bachelor in English Literature, Providence College, 1966. Juris Doctor, University Louisville, 1972.
Volunteer Peace Corps, Dominican Republic, 1966-1968. Attorney Suisman, Shapiro, Wool & Brennan, New London, Connecticut, 1973-1974. Member United States Congress from 2nd Connecticut District, 1975-1980.
United States Senator from Connecticut, 1981—2011. Chairman United States Senate Rules & Administration Committee, 2001—2003, United States Senate Banking Housing & Urban Affairs Committee, 2007—2011. President, Chief Executive Officer Motion Picture Association America (MPAA), Encino, California, since 2011.
General chairman Democratic National Committee, 1995—1997. Served with United States Army Reserve, 1969-1975.
Married Jackie Marie Clegg, 1999. Children: Grace, Christina.