Christopher Plummer

Date of Birth: December 13, 1929

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: February 5, 2021

Biography

Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer, known professionally as Christopher Plummer, was a celebrated Canadian actor whose career spanned over seven decades. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Plummer was the only child of Isabella Mary (née Abbott), an artist, and John Orme Plummer, who sold stocks and bonds. He was a great-grandson of Canadian Prime Minister Sir John Abbott. Plummer initially began his career on stage, becoming a notable figure in the theatre community. He made his Broadway debut in 1954 and continued to impress audiences with his commanding presence and versatile performances. He was renowned for his roles in classics such as “Hamlet,” “Macbeth,” and “King Lear,” and became a familiar face in the Shakespearean circuit. His film career was equally impressive, with his most iconic role being Captain Georg von Trapp in the 1965 musical film “The Sound of Music.” Plummer’s later film roles included critically acclaimed performances in “The Insider,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “The Last Station,” and “Beginners,” for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the age of 82, making him the oldest actor to win an Oscar in that category. Plummer’s contributions to the arts were recognized with numerous awards, including two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. He was also a Companion of the Order of Canada.

5 Interesting Facts about Christopher Plummer

1. Christopher Plummer was fluent in both English and French, having grown up in a bilingual household.

2. He initially started his acting career on the stage before transitioning to film and television.

3. Plummer voiced the character Charles Muntz in the popular Pixar film “Up.”

4. He was a talented pianist and originally aspired to become a concert pianist before choosing acting.

5. Plummer’s role in “The Sound of Music” was initially something he was not fond of; he frequently referred to it as “The Sound of Mucus.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Christopher Plummer

1. “Theater is the most satisfying thing I do.”

2. “I’m constantly learning, and that is the greatest gift of life in my opinion – to always be learning and growing.”

3. “Working with Julie Andrews is like getting hit over the head with a valentine.”

4. “You never stop learning. You learn something new every day.”

5. “I don’t know what in the world the ever-loving people at the Academy saw in my performance.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Christopher Plummer achieved a highest net worth estimated at $20 million.

Children

Christopher Plummer had one child, Amanda Plummer, who is also an accomplished actress known for her roles in films such as “Pulp Fiction” and “The Fisher King.”