By age 19, Lloyd moved to New York City to further his education in acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre under renowned teacher Sanford Meisner.
By age 19, Lloyd moved to New York City to further his education in acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre under renowned teacher Sanford Meisner.
His Broadway debut came later in 1969 with Red, White and Maddox, although it did not achieve significant success.
Before transitioning to film, Lloyd worked steadily in theatre, earning accolades such as Drama Desk and Obie awards for his performances.
Lloyd's distinctive gravelly voice and animated facial expressions became trademarks that would serve him well throughout his career.