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Christopher Plummer
Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music and an acclaimed stage career
The Sound of Music · Barrymore
- Born
- 13 December 1929
- Birthplace
- Toronto
- Died
- 5 February 2021
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Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor with a career spanning theatre, film and television. His screen roles ranged from musical drama to late-career performances in Beginners and Knives Out.
Early life
Quebec upbringing
Born in Toronto, he was raised mainly by his mother in Senneville, Quebec, and spoke both English and French.
Career
- 1954
Broadway debut
Appeared in The Starcross Story.
- 1965
International recognition
Played Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music.
- 2012
Academy Award
Won supporting actor for Beginners.
Selected work
The Sound of Music
Starred opposite Julie Andrews.
Barrymore
His stage portrayal of John Barrymore won a Tony Award.
Beginners
Played a father coming out late in life.
Beyond work
Family
His daughter with Tammy Grimes is actor Amanda Plummer; he married Elaine Taylor in 1970.
Memoir
Published In Spite of Myself in 2008.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: 20th Century Fox. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.