Christopher Plummer through the years

Christopher Plummer (Dec. 13, 1929-Feb. 5, 2021)

Christopher Plummer
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Actor Christopher Plummer died on Feb. 5, 2021, at the age of 91. With an Oscar, two Tony Awards, and a Golden Globe, he leaves behind a legacy few will ever match. Plummer's career in pictures from Broadway to Hollywood and beyond, ahead.

Toast of the Town (July 23, 1955)

Toast of the Town
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Stage Struck (1958)

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With Susan Strasberg.

J.B.(July 30, 1959)

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As Satan in the Broadway play, J.B.

Circa 1960

Christopher Plummer, Canadian actor
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The Prisoner of Zenda (1961)

Dupont Show of the Month
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The Sound of Music (1965)

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With Julie Andrews.

Circa 1965

Christopher Plummer
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October 22, 1971

Christopher Plummer And Wife
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With is wife, actress Elaine Taylor.

Cyrano (June 15, 1973)

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During the Broadway run of Cyrano.

28th Annual Tony Awards (April 21, 1974)

Tony Awards
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Plummer with Colleen Dewhurst and Michael Moriarty at the 1974 Tony Awards. Plummer won the award for Best Actor in a Musical for Cyrano.

The Man Who Would Be King New York premiere (December 16, 1975)

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With his wife.

Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers (1976)

The Big Event- Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers
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During filming of Murder by Decree (July 29, 1978)

Christopher Plummer
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August 25, 1979

Christopher Plummer 1979
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July 4, 1980

Christopher Plummer 1980
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The Thorn Birds (1983)

ABC Archive - "The Thorn Birds"
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Drama League Awards Luncheon (May 5, 1988)

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51st Annual Tony Awards (June 1, 1997)

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Accepting the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his role in Barrymore.

Singing to Julie Andrews (June 8, 1997)

Julie Andrews does her final curtain bows at play Victor Vic
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Singing one of Andrews' favorite songs, "Edelweiss," with the cast of Victor/Victoria on Broadway as the actress took her final bow for the show.

The Insider premiere (October 28, 1999)

US actor Christopher Plummer arrives at the premie
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With his daughter Amanda Plummer.

On Golden Pond (April 3, 2001)

On Goldon Pond
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With Julie Andrews for a live presentation of On Golden Pond for CBS.

March 4, 2004

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With daughter Amanda Plummer.

Dec. 6, 2002

Nicholas Nickleby Press Conference with Anne Hathaway, Christopher Plummer, Jamie Bell and Charlie Hunnam
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During a press event for Nicholas Nickleby.

May 17, 2007

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April 12, 2007

"Inherit the Wind" Opening Night on Broadway - After Party
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At the Inherit the Wind opening night on Broadway after-party.

61st Annual Tony Awards press reception (May 16, 2007)

61st Annual Tony Awards - Press Reception
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Presenting at the 61st Tony Awards (June 10, 2007)

61st Annual Tony Awards At Radio City Music Hall - Show
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Photocall for The Last StationApril 4, 2008

British Actress Helen Mirren and Canadia
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With Helen Mirren.

Outside the CTV studios (July 15, 2008)

Christopher Plummer
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Toronto International Film Festival (Sept. 13, 2009)

"My Dog Tulip" Portraits - 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
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16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (Jan. 23, 2010)

16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals
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Elgin Theatre, Toronto (Dec. 15, 2010)

December 15, 2010-Actor Christopher Plummer, who is the leads in the production of Barrymore at the
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During a production of Barrymore.

Stratford Shakespeare Festival (Sept. 26, 2011)

A Gala Evening In Honour Of Christopher Plummer
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Receiving the first ever Stratford Shakespeare Festival lifetime achievement award in Toronto.

The Tempest screening (Nov. 6, 2011)

"The Tempest" New York Screening
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National Board of Review Awards Gala (Jan. 10, 2012)

2011 National Board Of Review Awards Gala - Outside Arrivals
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37th Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (Jan. 13, 2012)

37th Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards - Arrivals
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69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (Jan. 15, 2012)

69th Annual Golden Globe Awards
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Accepting the Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe for Beginners.

8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (Jan. 29, 2012)

Christopher Plummer holds the award for
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Christopher Plummer after winning SAG's Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Beginners.

84th Annual Academy Awards (Feb. 26, 2012)

84th Annual Academy Awards - Show
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Accepting the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Beginners.

66th Annual Tony Awards (June 10, 2012)

66th Annual Tony Awards - Backstage And Audience

With actress Angela Lansbury.

Summer Television Critics Association presentation (July 25, 2013)

2013 Summer TCA Tour - Day 2
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During HBO's Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight panel discussion. Plummer portrayed Justice John Marshall Harlan II in the production.

TCM Classic Film Festival (March 26, 2015)

2015 TCM Classic Film Festival - Opening Night Gala and Screening Of The Sound of Music - Screening
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Speaking with Julie Andrews during the TCM Classic Film Festival for the opening night gala and screening of The Sound of Music.

TCL Chinese Theatre (March 27, 2015)

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Christopher Plummer during his Hand and Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre.

TCM Classic Film Festival (March 28, 2015)

2015 TCM Classic Film Festival - Day 3
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U.S. premiere of The Exception (April 26, 2017)

AT&T Presents The U.S. Premiere Of "The Exception"
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