Christopher Plummer died peacefully at his Connecticut home on Feb. 5 at age 91. Elaine Taylor, his wife and best friend for 53 years, was by his side.
I was in awe of Chris starting in 1969, when I was just out of film school in London and saw him as the lead in The Royal Hunt of the Sun. I wanted to work with him ever since. He was so gracious, and meeting him for the first time was enthralling.
Later, in editing The Insider, we might have a 60 Minutes broadcast on one monitor and my dailies on another, and we ...
I was in awe of Chris starting in 1969, when I was just out of film school in London and saw him as the lead in The Royal Hunt of the Sun. I wanted to work with him ever since. He was so gracious, and meeting him for the first time was enthralling.
Later, in editing The Insider, we might have a 60 Minutes broadcast on one monitor and my dailies on another, and we ...
Christopher Plummer died peacefully at his Connecticut home on Feb. 5 at age 91. Elaine Taylor, his wife and best friend for 53 years, was by his side.
I was in awe of Chris starting in 1969, when I was just out of film school in London and saw him as the lead in The Royal Hunt of the Sun. I wanted to work with him ever since. He was so gracious, and meeting him for the first time was enthralling.
Later, in editing The Insider, we might have a 60 Minutes broadcast on one monitor and my dailies on another, and we ...
I was in awe of Chris starting in 1969, when I was just out of film school in London and saw him as the lead in The Royal Hunt of the Sun. I wanted to work with him ever since. He was so gracious, and meeting him for the first time was enthralling.
Later, in editing The Insider, we might have a 60 Minutes broadcast on one monitor and my dailies on another, and we ...
Distinguished Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, best known for his role as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, has died at the age of 91.
He won an Oscar in 2012 for the film Beginners and was also nominated for The Last Station in 2010 and All the Money in the World in 2018. In the latter film, he replaced Kevin Spacey, whose performance as billionaire J Paul Getty was removed.
According to reports, Plummer died peacefully at his home in Connecticut with his wife Elaine Taylor at his side. Lou Pitt, his long-time friend and manager of 46 years, remembered him as "an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession", the BBC reported.
Plummer's many other films included The Man Who Would Be King and Knives Out.
He was a memorably villainous Klingon in the sixth Star Trek film and played TV anchorman Mike Wallace in 1999's The Insider.
He also...
He won an Oscar in 2012 for the film Beginners and was also nominated for The Last Station in 2010 and All the Money in the World in 2018. In the latter film, he replaced Kevin Spacey, whose performance as billionaire J Paul Getty was removed.
According to reports, Plummer died peacefully at his home in Connecticut with his wife Elaine Taylor at his side. Lou Pitt, his long-time friend and manager of 46 years, remembered him as "an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession", the BBC reported.
Plummer's many other films included The Man Who Would Be King and Knives Out.
He was a memorably villainous Klingon in the sixth Star Trek film and played TV anchorman Mike Wallace in 1999's The Insider.
He also...
- 2/6/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actor Christopher Plummer died Friday at his Connecticut home with his wife Elaine Taylor by his side. He was 91 years old. Plummer was born on Dec. 13, 2929 in Toronto Canada to Isabella Mary and John Orme Plummer. His parents divorced early in his life and he moved to Quebec with his mother. His […]
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- 2/5/2021
- by Sarah Huffman
- Uinterview
Christopher Plummer's Knives Out co-stars are mourning the screen icon's recent death. On Feb. 5, Plummer—whose prolific career includes roles in films like The Sound of Music, Beginners, and All the Money in the World—passed away in his Connecticut home with his wife Elaine Taylor by his side. He was 91. One of Plummer's final films was Rian Johnson's 2019 Oscar-nominated whodunnit Knives Out, in which he played a wealthy writer who dies under mysterious circumstances while his large extended family is staying in his home. Now, several co-stars from the film have spoken out about Plummer's death. Ana de...
- 2/5/2021
- E! Online
The cinematic world lost another legend today, as it was announced that Christopher Plummer has passed away. He dead peacefully at his home, at the age of 91. The oldest person to win an Academy Award, Plummer was a highly respected actor, someone who worked up until the end. Winning the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Beginners started a trend where he would show up in all manner of projects over the last handful of years, including notably coming on to shoot All the Money in the World in a manner of days. Nominated for that role, he still was vital and an important piece of Hollywood. To say that he will be missed is an understatement. Rip. Here’s a bit from the Deadline obituary: Christopher Plummer, who starred in The Sound of Music, won an Oscar for Beginners and was nominated for All the Money in the World and The Last Station,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Julie Andrews is mourning the loss of her beloved Sound of Music costar and friend, Christopher Plummer, following his death. On Friday, the actress released a heartfelt statement about Christopher's passing, saying, "The world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend. I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared through the years."
The two first met when they played Maria and Captain Von Trapp in in 1965's The Sound of Music and maintained a close friendship over the years. When asked about their 50-year-long bond during a 2015 interview with Vanity Fair, Julie said, "[Christopher] was such a hugely great actor that when he was cast in Sound of Music all I could think was, 'How will I ever live up to that?' But we had a very good time. We never had a cross word, nothing.
The two first met when they played Maria and Captain Von Trapp in in 1965's The Sound of Music and maintained a close friendship over the years. When asked about their 50-year-long bond during a 2015 interview with Vanity Fair, Julie said, "[Christopher] was such a hugely great actor that when he was cast in Sound of Music all I could think was, 'How will I ever live up to that?' But we had a very good time. We never had a cross word, nothing.
- 2/5/2021
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Christopher Plummer’s final role will likely be voicing the animated “Heroes of the Golden Masks” for Arcana Studios, TheWrap has confirmed.
A spokesperson for Arcana confirmed that Plummer, who plays “Rizzo” in the animated film, finished recording his work on the project prior to his passing.
“We are saddened at the news of Christopher Plummer passing away. We are so proud to have worked with him” Arcana CEO Sean Patrick O’Reilly said in a statement to TheWrap. “He was an amazing talent, and an amazing person.” Arcana Studio has worked with Plummer on animated features “Pixies”, The “Howard Lovecraft” trilogy, and the upcoming, “Heroes of the Golden Masks. Arcana has also recorded Plummer for another upcoming feature “Ultraduck.”
“Heroes of the Golden Masks” centers on Charlie, a wise-cracking, homeless, American orphan who is magically transported to the ancient Chinese kingdom of Sanxingdui, where a colorful team of superheroes need...
A spokesperson for Arcana confirmed that Plummer, who plays “Rizzo” in the animated film, finished recording his work on the project prior to his passing.
“We are saddened at the news of Christopher Plummer passing away. We are so proud to have worked with him” Arcana CEO Sean Patrick O’Reilly said in a statement to TheWrap. “He was an amazing talent, and an amazing person.” Arcana Studio has worked with Plummer on animated features “Pixies”, The “Howard Lovecraft” trilogy, and the upcoming, “Heroes of the Golden Masks. Arcana has also recorded Plummer for another upcoming feature “Ultraduck.”
“Heroes of the Golden Masks” centers on Charlie, a wise-cracking, homeless, American orphan who is magically transported to the ancient Chinese kingdom of Sanxingdui, where a colorful team of superheroes need...
- 2/5/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Christopher Plummer, the Oscar-winning actor who appeared in The Sound of Music, Knives Out, The Insider, Beginners, All the Money in the World, and countless more film and TV projects, has died at the age of 91. Plummer died peacefully in his home in Connecticut with Elaine Taylor, his wife and best friend of 53 […]
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- 2/5/2021
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Tributes poured in Friday morning as news broke that legendary actor Christopher Plummer had passed away at the age of 91.
“One of the greats,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote on Twitter, while George Takei said, “The Sound of Music is a sad one today as Christopher Plummer has left us today. He was giant of stage and screen.”
Chris Evans, who recently starred with Plummer in “Knives Out,” said, “This is truly heartbreaking. What an unbelievable loss. Few careers have such longevity and impact. One of my favorite memories from Knives Out was playing piano together in the Thrombey house between set ups. He was a lovely man and a legendary talent.”
In a statement to TheWrap, Plummer’s “The Last Station” costar Helen Mirren said, “I had the great honour to work with Chris Plummer in his Oscar nominated role of Tolstoy. He was a mighty force both as Man and Actor.
“One of the greats,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote on Twitter, while George Takei said, “The Sound of Music is a sad one today as Christopher Plummer has left us today. He was giant of stage and screen.”
Chris Evans, who recently starred with Plummer in “Knives Out,” said, “This is truly heartbreaking. What an unbelievable loss. Few careers have such longevity and impact. One of my favorite memories from Knives Out was playing piano together in the Thrombey house between set ups. He was a lovely man and a legendary talent.”
In a statement to TheWrap, Plummer’s “The Last Station” costar Helen Mirren said, “I had the great honour to work with Chris Plummer in his Oscar nominated role of Tolstoy. He was a mighty force both as Man and Actor.
- 2/5/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Christopher Plummer, whose long acting career included Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award wins, has died at the age of 91.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old-fashioned manners, self-deprecating humor and the music of words,” Lou Pitt, Plummer’s longtime manager, said in a statement obtained by our sister site Deadline. “He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
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“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old-fashioned manners, self-deprecating humor and the music of words,” Lou Pitt, Plummer’s longtime manager, said in a statement obtained by our sister site Deadline. “He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
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- 2/5/2021
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Christopher Plummer—the iconic actor famous for his performances in The Sound of Music, Beginners, A Beautiful Mind and many other films—has died. The Oscar-winning star passed away in the early morning of Friday, Feb. 5 at his home in Connecticut with his wife of more than 50 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side, E! News can confirm. Plummer was 91 years old. "Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words," Lou Pitt, his longtime manager and friend, said in a statement. "He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots....
- 2/5/2021
- E! Online
Star passed away peacefully at home in Connecticut.
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has died aged 91. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at home in Connecticut with his wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side.
Perhaps most famous for playing Captain Georg von Trapp in The Sound Of Music, Plummer’s other film roles included The Fall of The Roman Empire, The Man Who Would Be King, The Last Station, All the Money In The World and Beginners, for which he won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2012 at the age of 82, making him the oldest actor to win an Oscar.
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has died aged 91. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at home in Connecticut with his wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side.
Perhaps most famous for playing Captain Georg von Trapp in The Sound Of Music, Plummer’s other film roles included The Fall of The Roman Empire, The Man Who Would Be King, The Last Station, All the Money In The World and Beginners, for which he won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2012 at the age of 82, making him the oldest actor to win an Oscar.
- 2/5/2021
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Christopher Plummer died at age 91 in his home in Connecticut, his family confirmed on Friday. The actor's longtime friend and manager Lou Pitt announced his death in a statement, saying, "Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words. He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us."
The actor is best known for playing Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music alongside Julie Andrews, but has starred in a number of films, shows, and theater productions over the course of his career and has received a number of accolades for his work, including an Oscar, two Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards.
The actor is best known for playing Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music alongside Julie Andrews, but has starred in a number of films, shows, and theater productions over the course of his career and has received a number of accolades for his work, including an Oscar, two Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards.
- 2/5/2021
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Veteran and respected Canadian actor had a career stretching back to the 1950s, but won his Oscar for best supporting actor for Beginners in 2011
Peter Bradshaw on Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer, the dazzlingly versatile Canadian actor whose screen career straddled seven decades, including such high-profile films as The Sound of Music, The Man Who Would Be King and All the Money in the World, has died aged 91.
His family confirmed the news, saying he died peacefully at home in Connecticut with his wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side.
Peter Bradshaw on Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer, the dazzlingly versatile Canadian actor whose screen career straddled seven decades, including such high-profile films as The Sound of Music, The Man Who Would Be King and All the Money in the World, has died aged 91.
His family confirmed the news, saying he died peacefully at home in Connecticut with his wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, by his side.
- 2/5/2021
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Christopher Plummer, the legendary actor known for “The Sound of Music” and countless other iconic roles including “Knives Out,” “A Beautiful Mind” and his Oscar-winning “Beginners,” has died. He was 91.
Plummer died early Friday at his home in Connecticut. His wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, said the cause was a blow to the head after a fall, according to The New York Times.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self-deprecating humor and the music of words,” longtime friend and manager Lou Pitt said. “He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
Plummer was a three-time Oscar nominee, first for 2009’s “The Last Station,” then again for Ridley Scott...
Plummer died early Friday at his home in Connecticut. His wife of 53 years, Elaine Taylor, said the cause was a blow to the head after a fall, according to The New York Times.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self-deprecating humor and the music of words,” longtime friend and manager Lou Pitt said. “He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
Plummer was a three-time Oscar nominee, first for 2009’s “The Last Station,” then again for Ridley Scott...
- 2/5/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Christopher Plummer, the Canadian-born Shakespearean actor who starred in films including “The Sound of Music” and “Beginners,” died on Friday morning at his home in Connecticut. He was 91.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words,” said Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager of 46 years. “He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
An imposing theatrical presence with a well-cultivated, resonant voice, that critic John Simon once observed, “in its chamois mode, can polish mirrors,” Plummer was best known for playing Captain von Trapp in the Oscar-winning musical “The Sound of Music.” He also won an Oscar in 2012 for his supporting turn in the film “Beginners,...
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words,” said Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager of 46 years. “He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
An imposing theatrical presence with a well-cultivated, resonant voice, that critic John Simon once observed, “in its chamois mode, can polish mirrors,” Plummer was best known for playing Captain von Trapp in the Oscar-winning musical “The Sound of Music.” He also won an Oscar in 2012 for his supporting turn in the film “Beginners,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Richard Natale
- Variety Film + TV
Christopher Plummer has passed away at 91, his family has confirmed. He passed peacefully at his home in Connecticut, with Elaine Taylor, his wife and true best friend for 53 years by his side.
Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager of 46 years said;
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words. He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
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Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager of 46 years said;
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words. He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.”
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- 2/5/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Christopher Plummer, the sophisticated star who in 2012 became the oldest actor to ever win a competitive Oscar — a just reward for his seven standout decades as leading man on the stage and screen — died Friday. He was 91.
A legendary performer on Broadway, for the National Theater and The Royal Shakespeare Company in England and for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada, Plummer died peacefully at his Connecticut home, ICM Partners announced. Elaine Taylor, his wife and best friend for 53 years, was by his side.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his ...
A legendary performer on Broadway, for the National Theater and The Royal Shakespeare Company in England and for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada, Plummer died peacefully at his Connecticut home, ICM Partners announced. Elaine Taylor, his wife and best friend for 53 years, was by his side.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his ...
Christopher Plummer, the sophisticated star who in 2012 became the oldest actor to ever win a competitive Oscar — a just reward for his seven standout decades as leading man on the stage and screen — died Friday. He was 91.
A legendary performer on Broadway, for the National Theater and The Royal Shakespeare Company in England and for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada, Plummer died peacefully at his Connecticut home, ICM Partners announced. Elaine Taylor, his wife and best friend for 53 years, was by his side.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his ...
A legendary performer on Broadway, for the National Theater and The Royal Shakespeare Company in England and for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada, Plummer died peacefully at his Connecticut home, ICM Partners announced. Elaine Taylor, his wife and best friend for 53 years, was by his side.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his ...
Each fall, Plummer and his wife, Elaine Taylor, transform into snowbirds, moving their home base from Weston, Connecticut, to Palm Beach, Florida. But this year, those plans were waylaid in a major way when Plummer, 88, got a call in November about replacing disgraced actor Kevin Spacey in Ridley Scott’s All the Money in the World, a herculean and nearly unprecedented effort considering that the movie — recounting the kidnapping of J. Paul Getty’s grandson — was done and scheduled for a Christmas release. Plummer said yes and was on set three days later. His nomination for his portrayal of...
- 2/22/2018
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Elaine Taylor, Christopher Plummer Christopher Plummer and Elaine Taylor arrive for the 2012 Academy Awards from Hollywood, CA. The Oscar ceremony was held at Hollywood & Highland on February 26, 2012. As expected, the veteran Plummer (The Sound of Music, The Man Who Would Be King) won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance as Ewan McGregor's gay father in Mike Mills' semi-autobiographical Beginners. His fellow Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominees were Jonah Hill for Bennett Miller's Moneyball, Max von Sydow for Stephen Daldry's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Kenneth Branagh (as Laurence Olivier) for Simon Curtis' My Week with Marilyn, and Nick Nolte for Gavin O'Connor's Warrior. (Photo: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S.) Below is Christopher Plummer's backstage q&a. The transcript comes courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Q. The obvious question: How does it feel to be the oldest Oscar winner ever?...
- 2/27/2012
- by D. Zhea
- Alt Film Guide
Christopher Plummer, Elaine Taylor Christopher Plummer, nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Mike Mills' Beginners, arrives with Elaine Taylor at the 69th Annual Golden Globes Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Plummer was the eventual winner in that category. Plummer's competition consisted of Kenneth Branagh for Simon Curtis' My Week with Marilyn, in which Branagh plays Laurence Olivier during the making of The Prince and the Showgirl; Albert Brooks for Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive; Jonah Hill for Bennett Miller's Moneyball, and Viggo Mortensen for David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method, in which Mortensen plays Sigmund Freud. Among Plummer's screen credits are Robert Wise's super-blockbuster The Sound of Music (1965), with Julie Andrews; John Huston's The Man Who Would Be King (1975), with Michael Caine and Sean Connery; Michael Mann's The Insider (1999), with Al...
- 1/16/2012
- by D. Zhea
- Alt Film Guide
New York — Ewan McGregor was having a hard time keeping up with Christopher Plummer.
At the suggestion of director Mike Mills, McGregor had brought his 81-year-old co-star to Barney's in Los Angeles to pick up a scarf for Plummer's elderly gay character in their film "Beginners." But Plummer had other designs.
"Christopher only wanted to get skinny black jeans," recalls McGregor. "That was his main goal in life. When we got there, he asked where the jeans department was, and off he went to find skinny jeans."
That one of the finest living interpreters of Shakespeare and one of the few remaining greats of classical acting was hell-bent on procuring a hipster staple might seem odd. But then again, Plummer has seldom acceded to the stereotypes of old age.
"I'm glad (my ambition) is still there," said Plummer in a recent interview. "If it faded, what's there to live for?...
At the suggestion of director Mike Mills, McGregor had brought his 81-year-old co-star to Barney's in Los Angeles to pick up a scarf for Plummer's elderly gay character in their film "Beginners." But Plummer had other designs.
"Christopher only wanted to get skinny black jeans," recalls McGregor. "That was his main goal in life. When we got there, he asked where the jeans department was, and off he went to find skinny jeans."
That one of the finest living interpreters of Shakespeare and one of the few remaining greats of classical acting was hell-bent on procuring a hipster staple might seem odd. But then again, Plummer has seldom acceded to the stereotypes of old age.
"I'm glad (my ambition) is still there," said Plummer in a recent interview. "If it faded, what's there to live for?...
- 6/1/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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