Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor noted for his sensational performances in film, television, and theater. He is, perhaps, best known for playing the role of Captain Georg Von Trapp in the 1965 hit musical, The Sound of Music. The performer made history when he became the only Canadian to have ever received the Triple Crown of Acting award. At 82 years-old, Christopher also became the oldest person to have won an acting award, the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his memorab... moreChristopher Plummer was a Canadian actor noted for his sensational performances in film, television, and theater. He is, perhaps, best known for playing the role of Captain Georg Von Trapp in the 1965 hit musical, The Sound of Music. The performer made history when he became the only Canadian to have ever received the Triple Crown of Acting award. At 82 years-old, Christopher also became the oldest person to have won an acting award, the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his memorable performance in the 2010 rom-com, Beginners. Throughout his career, he also received two Emmys, two Tonys, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild award, and a British Academy Film award. Following a devastating fall that resulted in a serious head injury, Plummer died at 91 years-old in his Weston, Connecticut home. He was survived by his loving wife, Elaine Taylor, and his cherished daughter, talented actress, Amanda Plummer.
