Christopher Plummer

Arthur Christopher Orne Plummer (December 13, 1929 – February 5, 2021) was a Canadian actor of extraordinary range and longevity, whose career spanned over 70 years in theater, film, and television. Born in Toronto, Plummer initially pursued music before turning to acting, studying at the Royal Canadian College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He achieved early fame on stage and made his film debut in 1958, but became an international star playing Captain von Trapp in the 1965 film The Sound of Music, a role that paradoxically overshadowed his vast body of more challenging work. Despite this, Plummer continued to take on complex, diverse roles throughout his life, earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Beginners (2010) at age 82, making him one of the oldest actors to win an Oscar. His other notable films include The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Knives Out, and numerous Shakespearean productions. Plummer's voice work as the villain in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove also introduced him to younger audiences. He received numerous accolades including a Tony Award, multiple Emmy Awards, and a Genie Award, cementing his legacy as one of Canada's greatest cultural exports and one of the finest actors of his generation.