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Canadian actor (1929–2021)
Christopher Plummer is ...
Dead
| Born | 13 December 1929 in Toronto |
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| Died | 5 February 2021 in Weston |
| Age | 91 years, 2 months |
| Sex or gender | male |
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| Country of citizenship | Canada and United States of America |
| Birth name | Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer |
| Father | John Orme Plummer |
| Mother | Isabella Mary Abbott |
| Spouse | Elaine Taylor, Tammy Grimes and Patricia Lewis |
| Child | Amanda Plummer |
| Occupation | television actor, film actor, voice actor, character actor and stage actor |
| Nominated for | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Residence | Weston |
| Height | 1.78m (5'10") |
| Net worth | $20,000,000 |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Canada, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, Theatre World Award, Canada's Walk of Fame, Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria, Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa, Order of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Golden Globe Award, Governor General's Performing Arts Award and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie |
| Nickname | Chris |
| Member of | American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
| Relative | John Abbott |
| Educated at | McGill University and High School of Montreal |
| Eye color | blue |
| Hair color | gray hair |
About Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor who left an indelible mark on the world of film and theater. Born on December 13, 1929, in Toronto, Plummer began his acting career in the 1950s and quickly established himself as a versatile and talented performer.
Plummer's breakthrough role came in 1965 when he played Captain von Trapp in the film adaptation of "The Sound of Music." The role earned him critical acclaim and made him a household name. However, Plummer was far from a one-hit wonder. He went on to have a long and illustrious career, appearing in over 100 films and numerous stage productions.
Plummer was known for his ability to bring depth and nuance to his performances. He was equally at home in dramatic roles, such as his portrayal of Leo Tolstoy in "The Last Station," and in comedic roles, such as his turn as a retired jewel thief in "The Return of the Pink Panther."
Plummer's talent was recognized with numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2012 for his role in "Beginners," and he received numerous Emmy and Tony nominations.
Plummer passed away on February 5, 2021, at the age of 91. His death was mourned by fans and colleagues alike, who remembered him as a consummate actor and a true gentleman.
In his autobiography, "In Spite of Myself," Plummer reflected on his life and career, writing, "I have been blessed with a rich and varied life, full of wonderful experiences and opportunities. I am grateful for every moment of it, and I hope that my work has brought joy and inspiration to others."
Plummer's legacy as one of the greatest actors of his generation is secure, and his contributions to the world of film and theater will be remembered for generations to come.
About Death
Plummer died at his home in Weston, on February 5, 2021, at the age of 91. According to Taylor, he died two and a half weeks after a fall that resulted in a blow to the head. A statement released by the family announced that Plummer had died peacefully with Taylor by his side.
Films - which cast members have died?
Christopher Plummer has been a part of these films.
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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
1991 American science fiction film
The Sound of Music
1965 musical film
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
2009 film by Terry Gilliam
Inside Man
2006 film by Spike Lee
Battle of Britain
1969 film by Guy Hamilton
All the Money in the World
2017 by Ridley Scott
12 Monkeys
1995 American neo-noir science fiction film
A Beautiful Mind
2001 film directed by Ron Howard
Alexander
2004 film by Oliver Stone
Syriana
2005 film directed by Stephen Gaghan
Sue X
1992 film by Spike Lee
The Insider
1999 film directed by Michael Mann
Waterloo
1970 film by Sergei Bondarchuk
The New World
2005 film by Terrence Malick
Remember
2015 film by Atom Egoyan
National Treasure
2004 American adventure heist film
Somewhere in Time
1980 film by Jeannot Szwarc
Priest
2011 American science-fiction film
The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964 film by Anthony Mann
The Last Full Measure
2019 film directed by Todd Robinson
Dolores Claiborne
1995 film by Taylor Hackford
Ararat
2002 film by Atom Egoyan
The Man Who Would Be King
1975 film by John Huston
Must Love Dogs
2005 romantic comedy movie
Terror in the Aisles
1984 film by Andrew J. Kuehn
Starcrash
1978 film by Luigi Cozzi
The Exception
2016 film by David Leveaux
Dracula 2000
2000 film by Patrick Lussier
Nicholas Nickleby
2002 film by Douglas McGrath
Hanover Street
1979 film by Peter Hyams
The Lake House
2006 american romantic drama
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975 film by Blake Edwards
Wolf
1994 American horror film
Hector and the Search for Happiness
2014 film by Peter Chelsom
Beginners
2010 film by Mike Mills
Dragnet
1987 comedy film
Danny Collins
2015 film by Dan Fogelman
The Legend of Sarila
Boundaries
2018 film by Shana Feste
Cold Creek Manor
2003 film by Mike Figgis
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
1991 film by Stephen Herek
The Last Station
2009 film by Michael Hoffman
Aces High
1976 film by Jack Gold
Dreamscape
1984 film by Joseph Ruben
The Man Who Invented Christmas
2017 film by Bharat Nalluri
Triple Cross
1967 film by Terence Young
The Night of the Generals
1967 film by Anatole Litvak
Closing the Ring
2007 film by Richard Attenborough
The Captains
2011 film by William Shatner
Inside Daisy Clover
1965 film by Robert Mulligan
The Day That Shook the World
1975 film by Veljko Bulajić
Cliffs of Freedom
upcoming drama film directed by Van Ling
Emotional Arithmetic
2007 film by Paolo Barzman
The Silent Partner
1978 film by Daryl Duke
Murder by Decree
1979 film by Bob Clark
Babes in Toyland
1996 film by Toby Bluth, Charles Grosvenor
Oedipus the King
1968 film by Philip Saville
My Dog Tulip
2009 film by Paul Fierlinger
Nobody Runs Forever
1968 film by Ralph Thomas
Knives Out
film
International Velvet
1978 film by Bryan Forbes
Vampire in Venice
Italian film, 1988
The Clown at Midnight
1998 film by Jean Pellerin
Wind Across the Everglades
1958 film by Nicholas Ray
The Forger
2014 film by Philip Martin
Kali the Little Vampire
Eyewitness
1981 film by Peter Yates
Stage Struck
1958 film by Sidney Lumet
Lucky Break
2001 film by Peter Cattaneo
Lock Up Your Daughters
1969 film by Peter Coe
The Amateur
1981 film by Charles Jarrott
Blizzard
2003 film by LeVar Burton
Where the Heart Is
1990 film by John Boorman
Highpoint
1982 film by Peter Carter
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
1969 British-US film based on the play of the same name by Peter Shaffer
The Pyx
1973 film by Harvey Hart
The Happy Prince
1974 film by Michael Mills
The Boy in Blue
1986 film by Charles Jarrott
Woman Wanted
2000 film by Kiefer Sutherland, Alan Smithee
The Spiral Staircase
1975 film by Peter Collinson
Ordeal by Innocence
1985 film by Desmond Davis
Winchell
1998 American television film
Shadow Dancing
1988 film by Lewis Furey
Howard Lovecraft and The Frozen Kingdom
Money
1991 drama film
The Assignment
1977 film by Mats Arehn
Man in the Chair
2007 film by Michael Schroeder
Full Disclosure
2001 film
Already Dead
Lily in Love
1984 film by Károly Makk
I Love N.Y.
1987 film by Alan Smithee
Souvenir
1987 film by Geoffrey Reeve
A Doll's House
1959 film by George Schaefer
The Summit
Red-Blooded American Girl
Television - which cast members have died?
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The Cosby Show
American television situation comedy
Playdate
Jesus of Nazareth
television miniseries
miniseries
television program with few episodes
Witness to Yesterday
Nuremberg
2000 miniseries directed by Yves Simoneau
The Thorn Birds
television mini-series
Madeline
General Electric Theater
The World of David the Gnome
Spanish animated television series
The Alcoa Hour
television program
Kraft Television Theatre
American Experience
PBS documentary television series
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