Safe from enemy fire in his invisible ship, Chang taunted Kirk and his crew with Shakespearean quotes. Arriving at an underground laboratory, the three are captured by the guards. [39] Frank Rich wrote of his performance "Mr. Plummer's thoughtful, beautifully spoken performance best illuminates the strengths and built-in limitations of the entire enterprise. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. * All original content copyright Christopher Plummer, 2011-2022. Free shipping for many products! [64] He also appeared in Spike Lee's biographical drama Malcolm X (1992), Mike Nichols' horror drama Wolf (1994), Taylor Hackford's psychological drama Dolores Claiborne (1995), and Terry Gilliam's science fiction drama 12 Monkeys (1995). [6] Cozzi also stated that although people assume Starcrash was an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of Star Wars, the design of the picture and its script were developed prior to the release of Star Wars. Variety film critic Jeremy Gerard praised Plummer's performance while critiquing Robards by writing, "Theyre a remarkable pair to watch wrangling with Pinters elliptical, often uncrackable script. ", Actor Eddie Marsan worked with Plummer on the 2016 film The Exception and said: "It was like watching a master class. Gorkon's assassination was not enough to derail the peace process. Discussing his role as the Emperor, he said, "How can you play the Emperor of The Universe? He is revealed to be the Emperor's son, Prince Simon. When the ruse was discovered, Chang had to make a choice: fight the fight he had waited for his whole life, or defend his people against the threat Melkor posed. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. By turns funny and heartbreaking, its an exquisite, haunting performance. Three escape pods launch during the attack, but the ship crashes into the atmosphere of the planet and is destroyed. In an interview with Variety, director Luigi Cozzi described Starcrash as "science fantasy" as opposed to science fiction. Meanwhile, smugglers Stella Star and Akton run into the Imperial Space Police, led by robot sheriff Elle and Police Chief Thor. After appearing on stage, he made his film debut in Stage Struck (1958), landed his first starring role that same year in Wind Across the Everglades. In 2004, Plummer briefly played John Adams Gates in the Disney adventure film National Treasure. 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. Legendary actor Christopher Plummer, perhaps Canada's greatest thespian, delivered outstanding performances as Sherlock Holmes in, The Sound of Music: 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition, At age 82, he was the oldest person to receive an Academy Award. He returned to the American Shakespeare Festival in 1981 to play the title role in Henry V.[28], Plummer made his debut at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in 1956, playing the title role in Henry V, which subsequently was performed that year at the Edinburgh Festival. "[41] For his performance Plummer received fourth Tony Award nomination. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for these two roles. He made his Broadway debut in the 1954 play The Starcross Story. [52] Plummer did not appear on the film screen for six years after 1958 until he played the Roman emperor Commodus in Anthony Mann's epic The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964). The next meeting was set to take place at a neutral site, Camp Khitomer. On Oscar night, March 7, 2010, however, he lost to Christoph Waltz.[70]. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. He was an actor, known for Time Bandits (1981), Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) and The Elephant Man (1980). While speaking with Shatner for his 2011 The Captains documentary, Plummer revealed that he loved the original series and watched it often. The play toured several cities, with Plummer serving as Power's understudy. He received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making him the only Canadian recipient of the "Triple Crown of Acting". His supporters tried to trick Chang into thinking the Federation were invading. He was 91. When he accepted the award, he quipped "You're only two years older than me, darling. [36] Love and Master Will consisted of selections from the works of William Shakespeare on the subject of love, arranged by Plummer. The Tempest won Plummer a Canadian Screen award for Best Performance in a Performing Arts Program. Following the allegations of sexual misconduct made against Spacey, the film's makers decided against releasing the film with his original performance. What better time to finally catch up on Star Wars. Christopher Plummer, in full Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer, (born December 13, 1929, Toronto, Ontario, Canadadied February 5, 2021, Weston, Connecticut, U.S.), Canadian actor known for his interpretations of classical roles on the stage as well as his starring and supporting roles in motion pictures. He is depicted as being an avid fan of William Shakespeare, whom he frequently quotes in the film, much to the chagrin of the Enterprise crew. Knowing that his enemy would find out where the peace conference was, Chang took the modified Bird of Prey to Khitomer to wait for him. Christopher was a great-grandson of John Abbott, who was Canada's third Prime Minister (from 1891 to 1892), and a great-great-great-grandson of Presbyterian clergyman John Bethune. He was previously married to Eileen Baker. . Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time. pic.twitter.com/hDV3q1opzJ, Star Trek actor George Takei called the actor a "giant of stage and screen", adding: "Rest in eternal music, Captain Von Trapp. Then, two Starfleet conspirators beamed aboard Gorkon's ship, mortally wounded the Chancellor and killed several other Klingons. Christopher Plummer Actor | Beginners The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The official Twitter account for The Sound of Music posted its condolences: We're saddened to hear of Christopher Plummers passing. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. [92] Plummer voiced Arngeir, speaker for the Greybeards, in the video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Plummer was announced as the winner at the 84th Academy Awards. [67], In January 2010, Plummer received his first Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of author Leo Tolstoy in The Last Station (2009). Realizing he was beaten, Chang uttered his last Shakespeare quote: "To be, or not to be." Plummer also did some voice work, such as his role of Henri the pigeon in An American Tail (1986) and the villainous Grand Duke of Owls in Rock-a-Doodle (1991), both directed by Don Bluth. [27], Later that same year, he appeared in his first Broadway hit, opposite Julie Harris (who won a Tony Award) in Jean Anouilh's The Lark. Christopher Plummer, 'Sound of Music' star and beloved Oscar winner, dies at 91. As Gorkon's new chief of staff, Chang accompanied the Chancellor and his daughter, Azetbur, to meet with the Federation President. Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer[6] was born on December 13, 1929,[7] in Toronto, Ontario. [95] He completed his filming for the second season shortly before his death. [12], The score for Starcrash was composed and conducted by veteran composer John Barry. [50] That same year, Plummer played the lead in Nicholas Ray's film Wind Across the Everglades. The move came amid numerous sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations made towards Spacey. In a contemporary review, Variety noted that the film had a "weak screenplay" and that Cozzi's direction "seemed to have no apparent plan". Even with the star power of David Hasselhoff and Christopher Plummer, the movie has all the charm of a dollar-store bootleg. [57] He relented for the 45th anniversary and appeared with the full cast on The Oprah Winfrey Show on October 28, 2010. [citation needed], Plummer continued acting in films including the science fiction film Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), which was a welcome opportunity for him since he was a fan of the Star Trek franchise which also allowed him to perform with his former understudy and long-time friend, William Shatner. Me Everybody thought so, but the Sith somehow kept him alive., Her Wait, now I am SURE Carrie Fisher is dead, but that really looks like her!, Me Right, she is dead, but theyre using her CGI image as a live character., I wont spoil the ending, but believe me, somebody diesI think. He had Scottish, English, Anglo-Irish, and Cornish ancestry. Stella is taken before Amazon Queen Corelia, who is in league with Zarth Arn. [88] Plummer played Herbert Kappler in the true based television film The Scarlet and the Black. Stella and Elle are picked up by Simon and the two humans embrace. He received two Tony Awards, one for Best Actor in a Musical playing Cyrano de Bergerac in Cyrano (1974) and the other for Best Actor in a Play portraying John Barrymore in Barrymore (1997). "[38] For his performance he received a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nomination losing to Roger Rees in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. He gives us evil so pure - and so bottomless - that it can induce tears. He made his London debut on June 11, 1961, playing King Henry II in Jean Anouilh's Becket with the RSC at the Aldwych Theatre, directed by Peter Hall. The resulting conference led to a peace that lasted almost a century exactly the thing that Chang was trying to prevent. The actor died peacefully at his home in. [103] He was a member of The Players social club in New York City. The Spiral Staircase. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which awards the Oscars, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, NFL hopeful accused of racing in deadly car crash, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy. SUPPORT CHRISTO! He first studied the piano before devoting himself to acting, having decided that playing the piano professionally "was very lonely and very hard work". "[5] However, he admitted that the film itself was well made and was proud to be associated with a film with such mass appeal. 'STAR WARS' ACTRESS TRISHA NOBLE DEAD AT 76. The actor was married three times. He and Sir Neville Marriner rearranged William Shakespeare's Henry V with Sir William Walton's music as a concert piece. [62] In 2009, Plummer gave a voice performance for Pixar's animated film Up where he played the antagonistic character Charles Muntz. [11], Plummer's parents separated shortly after his birth, and he was brought up mainly by his mother in the Abbott family home in Senneville, Quebec, on the western tip of Montreal island. [2], Time magazine rated General Chang the second best villain of the Star Trek franchise in 2016. All the details about his tragic death and lifetime achievements are here. Plummer was raised in Senneville, Quebec, near Montreal, at his maternal grandparents' home. [98] Their marriage lasted four years, and they had a daughter together, actress Amanda Michael. [28], In April 1961, he appeared as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing with the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Margaret is a nurse in England during WW2, and married to a secret agent. [1], Last edited on 5 September 2022, at 11:14, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, explain the fiction more clearly and provide non-fictional perspective, SYFY It is a good day to die: Ranking the top ten Klingons in all of Star Trek Mar 7, 2019, "Star Trek's 10 Most Villainous Villains", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chang_(Star_Trek)&oldid=1108616184, This page was last edited on 5 September 2022, at 11:14. But he joined the Force, and is coming back to give sage advice. Plummer's win made him, at age 82, the oldest actor to win an Academy Award. Plummer had the title role in Oedipus the King (1968) and The High Commissioner (1968), playing an Australian in the latter. As it happens, Plummer emerges triumphant, while Robards seems utterly at seaPlummer plays the humour and the bathos with equal ease and complete conviction. [43] The production successfully transferred to New York City's Lincoln Center in 2004. [19], The film was featured on the movie-mocking television show Mystery Science Theater 3000 in 2017. Plummer was one of many stars in Battle of Britain (1969), and the lead in a musical, Lock Up Your Daughters (1969). The Klingon general greeted Kirk as a "fellow warrior". Fetherstonhaugh. The Enterprise and Excelsior destroyed the Bird of Prey. His many other films included The Man Who Would Be King and Knives Out. Star Wars, and more. Plummer was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1986 and into Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto in 1998. As with the first crash site, they find no survivors. [94] Plummer was set to return to Departure for season 2. [51], Although embarrassed, at first, about his role, Plummer remains widely known for his portrayal of Captain Von Trapp due to the box office success and continued popularity of the Robert Wise directed musical epic The Sound of Music (1965), which Plummer once described as "so awful and sentimental and gooey". Christopher Plummer, shown in the PBS production "Great Performances: Barrymore," died early Friday at his . [89] That same year, he starred in the five-time Emmy Award-winning television series The Thorn Birds, alongside Barbara Stanwyck and Jean Simmons. My heartfelt condolences go to [his wife] Elaine. This medal has been awarded to all people being awarded with a Companionship within the Order of Canada. Death, birth, and resurrection. Meanwhile, Kirk and McCoy stood trial for Gorkon's assassination. Entdecke 1986 Pressefoto Christopher Plummer und Julie Andrews in "The Sound of Music". Others who paid tribute to Plummer included Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Katherine Langford, Rian Johnson, Chris Evans and Don Johnson (who all collaborated with him on Knives Out), as well as William Shatner, Anne Hathaway, Elijah Wood, Vera Farmiga, Ed Asner (his costar in Up who also died in 2021), Ridley Scott, Spike Lee, Simon Pegg, Antonio Banderas, Leonard Maltin, Daniel Dae Kim, George Takei, Russell Crowe (his costar in The Insider and A Beautiful Mind), Bruce Greenwood and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.[108][109][110][111]. The film references that Shatner, two years Plummer's junior, was the other's understudy in a production of Henry V at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. No, what Mr. Plummer does is make us weep for a civilization that can produce such a man and allow him to flower. There's paying homage, then there's ripping off. [75][76] For his role, Plummer earned Golden Globe,[1] BAFTA,[3] and Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor. [28][30], Plummer appeared less frequently on Broadway in the 1960s as he moved from New York to London. He was nominated for a Tony the following year and eventually won the award in 1974 for playing Cyrano de Bergerac. * All original content copyright Christopher Plummer, 2011-2022. . "Scomuniche stellari oltre la terza dimensione. Starcrash (Italian: Scontri stellari oltre la terza dimensione, lit. [123], A postage stamp paying tribute to Christopher Plummer was released on October 13, 2021[124], This article is about the Canadian actor. Vincent Canby in his New York Times review he praised Plummer for his performance "With the confidence of the superb actor he has become, and in the trim of an athlete, Christopher Plummer is here in a new play, giving an achingly funny, memorably strong and debonair performance". As a result, Chang hoped to keep Gorkon from becoming the next leader of the Klingon Empire. "I. His breakthrough role was for his leading role as Captain Georg von Trapp in the musical film The Sound of Music (1965) alongside Julie Andrews. He also appeared with the RSC in May 1961 in the lead role of Richard III. POURQUOI LE LIVRE DE BOBA FETT EST LA SAISON 2.5 DU MANDALORIAN, MR JON FAVREAU ? Between the years of 2291 and 2293 in the Star Trek universe, the general played a key role in two violent Klingon power struggles. Chang's attire is also unique in that an apparent eye injury is disguised with a metal eyepatch, which is attached directly to his skull by bolts bearing the Klingon emblem. Stella and Elle, inspecting the pod wreckage, are attacked by cavemen who smash Elle to pieces and abduct Stella, but a man in a golden mask arrives, firing lasers through his eyes, and rescues her. [22] In 1952, he starred in a number of productions at the Bermudiana Theatre in the City of Hamilton, in the British colony of Bermuda where he was seen and recruited by a US producer, although he was reluctant to leave Bermuda. Christopher Plummer (1929-2021) was a Canadian film, television and stage actor. [9] Filmed at Cinecitt studios in Rome, the film was produced independently by brothers Nat and Patrick Wachsburger, and features a musical score composed by John Barry. [28] For his performance, Plummer won the Evening Standard Award for Best Actor. In 1962, he played the title roles in both Cyrano de Bergerac and Macbeth, returning in 1967 to play Mark Antony in Antony and Cleopatra. Later that year, he played Anton Chekhov in Neil Simon's adaptation of several Chekhov short stories, The Good Doctor. The Oscar-winning Plummer died Friday. Getting to Rome was the greatest thing that happened in that for me. [63] On screen, Plummer portrayed the Duke of Wellington in Waterloo (1970). A Quail in the Family, Friends of the Family, and Five of a Kind, eBooks by my father, William J. Plummer, are now available on AmazonKindle!! (1994), Star Wars Episode II (2022). Originally broadcast in 2007. [85] In 1964, his performance of the Gloomy Dane in the BBC production Hamlet at Elsinore garnered him his second Emmy nomination. Where have you been all my life?". On stage, Plummer's most notable roles were that of Cyrano de Bergerac in Cyrano (1974) and as John Barrymore in Barrymore. Christopher Plummer as Hal in "Beginners.''. [82], He was the narrator for The Gospel of John. For other people with the same name, see, 19481958: Early career and Broadway debut, 19621965: London debut and Stratford Festival, 19711978: National Theatre and Broadway roles, 20022014: Celebrated actor and final stage roles, 19531964: Television debut and appearances, Received in 2016 awards ceremony, held in 2017, Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 19:10, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, film adaptation of The Royal Hunt of the Sun, List of awards and nominations received by Christopher Plummer, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, List of EGOT winners Missing a Grammy Award, Outstanding Actor Limited Series or a Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actor Limited Series or Movie, 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal, List of oldest and youngest Academy Award winners and nominees, "Christopher Plummer nabs SAG Award for 'Beginners', "Only 22 people had ever accomplished this feat. Plummer had ambivalent feelings towards his best-known film, which he famously renamed The Sound of Mucus in interviews. In The Undiscovered Country, Chang is Chancellor Gorkon's chief of staff, and subsequently serves Chancellor Azetbur. The plays he appeared in were Jean Giraudoux's Amphitryon 38 directed by Laurence Olivier;[32] Georg Bchner's Danton's Death (director Jonathan Miller); Adrian Mitchell's Tyger; Luigi Pirandello's The Rules of the Game; and Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night at the New Theatre in London. Similar actors include Anthony Hopkins, Christopher Lee, and Patrick Stewart. They were escorted through Federation space by the USS Enterprise, under the command of Captain James T. Kirk. Cristopher Lee meninggal dunia pada tanggal 7 Juni 2015. 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They are contacted holographically by the Emperor of the Galaxy, who thanks them for recovering the starship survivor. Lou Pitt, Plummer's manager of 46 years, said in a statement: 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. [112], He is one of the few performers to have received the Triple Crown of Acting, and he is the only Canadian to accomplish this feat. It is widely regarded as a "cash-in" on the unprecedented success of Star Wars. [44] He was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his 2004 King Lear and for a Tony Award playing Henry Drummond in the 2007 revival of Inherit the Wind. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Christopher Plummer's film highlights in pictures. von Trapp, Plummer, who died Feb. 5, appeared in scores of films, won two Tony Awards and performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Plummer shot his scenes in a matter of days and was subsequently nominated for an Oscar, a Bafta and a Golden Globe. [1][2][3][4] He also received a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award. Chang had a deep-seated hatred for the United Federation of Planets and believed that a war with them was inevitable. [6], Principal photography began on October 15, 1977 at the Cinecitt studios in Rome, Italy. Filmography. In the case of Plummer's career, he found himself turning down a. [7] Variety commented that "what is surprising for a picture of this genre, however, is the lacklustre photography by Paul Beeson and Roberto D'Ettorre and special effects by Armando Valcauda and German Natali", and that the "photography almost never convinces that this is actually taking place anywhere but on the movie screen and special effects seem little more than poor imitations of what's been done before". [100][101] Plummer had no children with either his second or third wives. The following is a personal appreciation of the Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, who died on February 5 2021. Plummer appeared in the romantic drama Somewhere in Time (1980), the drama Eyewitness (1981), the comedy Dragnet (1987), and Shadow Dancing (1988). The Bird of Prey fired one torpedo after another, causing massive damage to the Enterprise. [9][10] On his father's side, Plummer's great-uncle was patent lawyer and agent F. B. Christopher Plummer in "Beginners." Goran Visnjic and Christopher Plummer in "Beginners." Christopher Plummer and wife at the after party of "King Lear". One Sheet (27" X 41") John Solie|LOT #52394|Heritage Auctions, "My streaming gem: why you should watch Starcrash", Plummer on the greatest piece of direction he ever received-AV Club, 10 Sci-fi Movies That Should Be Cult Classics - Taste of Cinema, "50 Best Sci-Fi Movies of the 1970s Rolling Stone", "How Did This Get Made?" He also appeared in the comedy The Return of the Pink Panther (1975), alongside Peter Sellers and The Silent Partner (1978) opposite Elliott Gould . Im glad I watched it so I know what happened? I'll do porno in Rome, as long as I can get to Rome. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [14] The soundtrack was given a limited release of 1,500 copies by BSX Records in December 2008, and features 14 tracks of score.[15]. It was selected by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2019. A huge battle commences between the Emperor's armada and the Count's, with the Emperor's soldiers storming the Count's space station; however, the attack fails and the victorious Count gets ready to destroy the Emperor's home planet. New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich wrote in his original review, "Mr. Plummer, a sensational actor in peak form, has made something crushing out of Shakespeare's archvillain. He appeared with Jason Robards in the 1994 revival of Harold Pinter's No Man's Land by the Roundabout Theatre Company. The production later transferred to the Globe for a December 1961 to April 1962 run. From May to June 1973, he appeared on Broadway as the title character in Cyrano, a musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac by Anthony Burgess and Michael J. Lewis. In November 2017, Plummer, who was director Ridley Scott's original choice to play J. Paul Getty in All the Money in the World,[73] was cast to replace Kevin Spacey in the then-already completed film. He was 91. In 2017 Plummer was asked by Ridley Scott to appear in All the Money in the World, which he had already completed with Spacey. He won his second in 1997 for playing fellow actor John Barrymore in Barrymore. With no further options left, the Emperor decides to use a massive space station, the Floating City, to ram the Count's space station in a 4th dimensional attack, Starcrash. Christopher Plummer (19292021) was a Canadian film, television and stage actor. 02:59. The actor's final . Also in 1955, he played Mark Antony in Julius Caesar and Ferdinand in The Tempest at the American Shakespeare Festival (Stratford, Connecticut). In 2014, Plummer presented A Word or Two again, at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Tried and convicted of piracy, they are each sentenced to life in prison on separate prison planets. According to Taylor, he died two and a half weeks after a fall that resulted in a blow to the head. The Enterprise had found a way to locate Chang's ship, by tracing its exhaust. Christopher Plummer as The Emperor, the known universe's benevolent and wise ruler, whose only son has disappeared after an encounter with the space forces of evil Count Zarth Arn. The Chang makeup originally included a wig appliance. He also appeared in Stephen Gaghan's drama Syriana (2005), the romantic comedy Must Love Dogs (2005), Terrence Malick's historical drama The New World (2005), and the romantic drama The Lake House (2006). He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for these two roles. When Plummer had fallen ill, Shatner took the stage, earning his first big break. He had Scottish, English, Anglo-Irish, and Cornish ancestry. It's not unknown for actors to dislike their own work, even if the films themselves are beloved by audiences. They are again attacked and overpowered by the cavemen, but Akton appears and fights them off with his laser sword; he then reveals that they are standing on the Count's weaponized planet. [93], At the age of 89, he appeared in a leading role in Departure, a 2019 Canadian-British TV series by Global for NBCUniversal about the disappearance of a trans-Atlantic flight. Shinzon's psychic attacks on Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) rob him of any empathy, reducing him to a cartoonish evildoer. Christopher Plummer at the "Knives Out" premiere during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. In a distant galaxy, a starship searches for the evil Count Zarth Arn. Melkor was not finished. Elle has been rebuilt by the Emperor's men. At age 88, he became the oldest person ever to be nominated for an acting Academy Award for. In the latter film he replaced Kevin Spacey, whose performance as billionaire J Paul Getty was removed. [12], Plummer said of the filming, "Give me Rome any day. Christopher Plummer won his Oscar in 2012, and was also nominated in 2018 and 2010 He was a memorably villainous Klingon in the sixth Star Trek film and played TV anchorman Mike Wallace in 1999's . * Recent Posts. 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