Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer (born Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer on December 13, 1927) is a Canadian theatrical, film and television actor. He is one of his country's most prominent and respected actors and viewed by most as one of the world's finest stage performers, particularly in roles from the pen of William Shakespeare. His international popularity began with his role as Captain von Trapp in the 1965 film The Sound of Music, costarring Julie Andrews.

Partial list of Awards

• Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre (2002)
• Edwin Booth Lifetime Achievement Award (1997)
• Emmy Award (1994), for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for his work on the Family Channel's Madeline children's series
• Emmy Award (1976), as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers
• Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play (1997), for his lead role in Barrymore
• Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical (1974), for his lead role in Cyrano
• Genie Award (1980), for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in Murder by Decree
• London Evening Standard Award as Best Actor (1961), for his portrayal of King Henry II in the stage play, Becket