Christopher Plummer (1929-2021): A look at his best movie roles

<p>Veteran actor Christopher Plummer&nbsp;died on Friday at the age of 91.</p>

<p>Plummer died at his home in Connecticut with his wife <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-hollywood-legend-and-star-of-sound-of-music-christopher-plummer-dies-at-91-361681">Elaine Taylor at his side, his longtime friend and manager Lou Pitt said</a>. One of the most recognizable and admired character actors in Hollywood, he had&nbsp;some 100 films under his belt and dozens of television roles.</p>

<p>His first Academy Award nomination came in 2010 for 'The Last Station,' for his portrayal of Russian author Leo Tolstoy. He finally took home the golden statuette two years later, becoming -- at the age of 82 -- the oldest actor to win an Oscar, for his supporting role in "Beginners" as a man who openly embraces his homosexuality only after his wife dies.</p>

<p>In 2018, he earned another Oscar nomination after standing in at the last minute in "All the Money in the World" for Kevin Spacey, who was dropped from the film following accusations of sexual misconduct.</p>

<p>Recently, he starred in the 2019 whodunit 'Knives Out'&nbsp;alongside Daniel Craig, Chris Evans and Jamie Lee Curtis.</p>

<p>The director of that film, Rian Johnson, called Plummer a "legend who loved his craft, and was an absolute gentleman."</p>

<p>"So lucky to have shared a set with him," Johnson tweeted.<br />
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<p>“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. My heart and condolences go out to his lovely wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Amanda.” — Plummer's “Sound of Music” co-star Julie Andrews, in a statement.</p>

<p>“He was a mighty force both as Man and Actor. He was an actor in the 19th century meaning of the word—his commitment to his profession. His art was total, theater being a constant and the most important part of the totality of his drive to engage with storytelling. He was fearless, energetic, courageous, knowledgeable, professional and a monument to what an actor can be. A Great Actor in the truest sense.” — Helen Mirren, who co-starred with Plummer in his Oscar-nominated role of Tolstoy in “The Last Station," in a written statement.</p>

<p>“Mr. Plummer was a timeless actor who entertained millions around the world and inspired many to pursue the arts. A true gentleman and a consummate professional, his presence both on and off the stage will be thoroughly missed. On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my deepest condolences to his family, his friends, and his many fans.” — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a statement.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We’ve lost one of our most iconic and beloved actors. From the Stratford Festival to "The Sound of Music" to "Star Trek," and countless other performances, Christopher Plummer gave life to so many characters we love and cherish - and always performed with gravitas and heart.</p>
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<p>“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.” — Chris Evans, who co-starred with Plummer in 2019's “Knives Out,” on Twitter.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">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. 💙💙💙 <a href="https://t.co/eFwNVe762w">https://t.co/eFwNVe762w</a></p>
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisEvans/status/1357767156709130241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>“My heart is broken, my dear Chris. I feel your loss deep inside. How lucky was I having you next to me in what’s been one the best experiences of my career.” — "Knives Out" star Ana de Armas on Instagram.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“My heart is broken, my dear Chris. Thank you always for your laughter, your warmth, your talent, your stories about Marilyn, the vitamins when I got sick, your patience, your partnership and your company. I will always think of you with love and admiration.” — Ana de Armas <a href="https://t.co/yvEtTVRDz5">pic.twitter.com/yvEtTVRDz5</a></p>
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"He was what I call a friend. What is the definition of a friend? Somebody you know intimately whose every breath and every thought that is so much like yours or can a friend be someone whose life is intertwined near and afar with great gaps of time between meetings? That was the kind of friend Chris Plummer was to me." — William Shatner, who starred with Plummer in “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” on Twitter.<br />
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<p>“What a legend. What a loss. Thank you, Mr. Plummer.” — actor Dan Levy on Twitter.<br />
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<p>“What a guy. What a talent. What a life. And I was fortunate enough to work with him less than 2 years ago and had a wonderful experience.” — Ridley Scott, who directed Plummer in 2017′s ”All the Money in the World,” in a written statement.</p>

<p>"Pixar remembers Christopher Plummer, who as Charles Muntz in ‘Up,’ taught us that 'adventure is out there.' Rest in peace, good friend." — Pixar, on Twitter.<br />
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<p>“If I live to be 91 maybe I’ll have time to fully appreciate all the great work of Christopher Plummer.” — actor Dave Foley on Twitter.<br />
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<p>Plummer also took on many television roles, including a starring role in the popular 1980s miniseries "The Thorn Birds."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He won two Emmys -- one in 1977 for playing a scheming banker in "Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers" opposite Kirk Douglas, and another in 1994 for narrating an animated series featuring the children's book character Madeline.</p>

<p>He also won two Tony Awards for his work on Broadway, both as best actor in a musical and in a play.<br />
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Veteran actor Christopher Plummer died on Friday at the age of 91. Plummer died at his home in Connecticut with his wife Elaine Taylor at his side, his longtime friend and manager Lou Pitt said.

Veteran actor Christopher Plummer died on Friday at the age of 91. Plummer died at his home in Connecticut with his wife Elaine Taylor at his side, his longtime friend and manager Lou Pitt said. One of the most recognizable and admired character actors in Hollywood, he had some 100 films under his belt and dozens of television roles. His first Academy Award nomination came in 2010 for 'The Last Station,' for his portrayal of Russian author Leo Tolstoy. He finally took home the golden statuette two years later, becoming -- at the age of 82 -- the oldest actor to win an Oscar, for his supporting role in "Beginners" as a man who openly embraces his homosexuality only after his wife dies. In 2018, he earned another Oscar nomination after standing in at the last minute in "All the Money in the World" for Kevin Spacey, who was dropped from the film following accusations of sexual misconduct. Recently, he starred in the 2019 whodunit 'Knives Out' alongside Daniel Craig, Chris Evans and Jamie Lee Curtis. The director of that film, Rian Johnson, called Plummer a "legend who loved his craft, and was an absolute gentleman." "So lucky to have shared a set with him," Johnson tweeted. RIP to Christopher Plummer, a living legend who loved his craft, and was an absolute gentleman. So lucky to have shared a set with him. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hNPbTM6Gxw — Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) February 5, 2021 × “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. My heart and condolences go out to his lovely wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Amanda.” — Plummer's “Sound of Music” co-star Julie Andrews, in a statement. “He was a mighty force both as Man and Actor. He was an actor in the 19th century meaning of the word—his commitment to his profession. His art was total, theater being a constant and the most important part of the totality of his drive to engage with storytelling. He was fearless, energetic, courageous, knowledgeable, professional and a monument to what an actor can be. A Great Actor in the truest sense.” — Helen Mirren, who co-starred with Plummer in his Oscar-nominated role of Tolstoy in “The Last Station," in a written statement. “Mr. Plummer was a timeless actor who entertained millions around the world and inspired many to pursue the arts. A true gentleman and a consummate professional, his presence both on and off the stage will be thoroughly missed. On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my deepest condolences to his family, his friends, and his many fans.” — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a statement. We’ve lost one of our most iconic and beloved actors. From the Stratford Festival to "The Sound of Music" to "Star Trek," and countless other performances, Christopher Plummer gave life to so many characters we love and cherish - and always performed with gravitas and heart. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 5, 2021 × “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.” — Chris Evans, who co-starred with Plummer in 2019's “Knives Out,” on Twitter. 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. 💙💙💙 https://t.co/eFwNVe762w — Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 5, 2021 × “My heart is broken, my dear Chris. I feel your loss deep inside. How lucky was I having you next to me in what’s been one the best experiences of my career.” — "Knives Out" star Ana de Armas on Instagram. “My heart is broken, my dear Chris. Thank you always for your laughter, your warmth, your talent, your stories about Marilyn, the vitamins when I got sick, your patience, your partnership and your company. I will always think of you with love and admiration.” — Ana de Armas pic.twitter.com/yvEtTVRDz5 — Ana de Armas Updates (@ArmasUpdates) February 5, 2021 × "He was what I call a friend. What is the definition of a friend? Somebody you know intimately whose every breath and every thought that is so much like yours or can a friend be someone whose life is intertwined near and afar with great gaps of time between meetings? That was the kind of friend Chris Plummer was to me." — William Shatner, who starred with Plummer in “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” on Twitter. A gentleman whose name is Christopher Plummer died today. He was what I call a friend. What is the definition of a friend? Somebody you know intimately whose every breath and every thought that is so much like yours or can a friend be someone whose life is... pic.twitter.com/VodBKXm5Uz — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 5, 2021 × “What a legend. What a loss. Thank you, Mr. Plummer.” — actor Dan Levy on Twitter. What a legend. What a loss. Thank you, Mr. Plummer. https://t.co/8aqsyBOwpW — dan levy (@danjlevy) February 5, 2021 × “What a guy. What a talent. What a life. And I was fortunate enough to work with him less than 2 years ago and had a wonderful experience.” — Ridley Scott, who directed Plummer in 2017′s ”All the Money in the World,” in a written statement. "Pixar remembers Christopher Plummer, who as Charles Muntz in ‘Up,’ taught us that 'adventure is out there.' Rest in peace, good friend." — Pixar, on Twitter. Pixar remembers Christopher Plummer, who as Charles Muntz in Up, taught us that “adventure is out there.” Rest in peace, good friend. pic.twitter.com/FzvjPeVraf — Pixar (@Pixar) February 5, 2021 × “If I live to be 91 maybe I’ll have time to fully appreciate all the great work of Christopher Plummer.” — actor Dave Foley on Twitter. If I live to be 91 maybe I’ll have time to fully appreciate all the great work of Christopher Plummer. #ripChristopherPlummer — Dave Foley (@DaveSFoley) February 5, 2021 × Plummer also took on many television roles, including a starring role in the popular 1980s miniseries "The Thorn Birds." He won two Emmys -- one in 1977 for playing a scheming banker in "Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers" opposite Kirk Douglas, and another in 1994 for narrating an animated series featuring the children's book character Madeline. He also won two Tony Awards for his work on Broadway, both as best actor in a musical and in a play. (With inputs from agencies)

Chris Evans, Helen Mirren and other celebrities mourn the death of legendary actor Christopher Plummer

<p>Screen legend Christopher Plummer, who captured the imagination of millions across the world as he played Captain von Trapp opposite Julie Andrews in the blockbuster 1965 musical 'The Sound Of Music', died on Friday at the age of 91.&nbsp;<br />
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According to reports, Plummer passed away peacefully at his home in Connecticut with his wife Elaine Taylor at his side.<br />
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"The world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend," Andrews said in a statement. "I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared through the years."<br />
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“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," manager Lou Pitt said in a statement.<br />
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In 2012, Plummer became the oldest actor to win an Oscar for his role in 'Beginners'. He won in the Best Supporting Actor category that year. In the film, he played as an elderly man who comes out of the closet as gay.<br />
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"You`re only two years older than me, darling," Plummer, who was born in 1929, purred to his golden statuette at the 2012 Oscars ceremony. "Where have you been all my life?"</p>

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One of his last major roles was as in the dark comedy 'Knives Out'&nbsp;in 2019.<br />
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"This is truly heartbreaking," 'Knives Out' co-star Chris Evans said on Twitter. "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."<br />
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Plummer appeared in more than 100 films and also was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 2009`s 'The Last Station.' He won two Tony Awards for his Broadway work, two Emmy Awards for TV work and performed for some of the world`s top theater companies.<br />
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But for many fans, his career was defined by his performance as an stern widower in 'The Sound Of Music' - a role he called "a cardboard figure, humorless and one-dimensional." In his 2008 autobiography 'In Spite Of Myself,' Plummer refers to the movie with the mischievous acronym "S&amp;M."<br />
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It took him four decades to change his view of the film and embrace it as a "terrific movie" that made him proud.<br />
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Director Robert Wise`s sentimental film follows the singing von Trapp family and their 1938 escape from the Nazis after Plummer`s "captain with seven children" falls in love with the aspiring nun played by Andrews. The movie won the Academy Award as best picture of 1965 and is considered a cult classic till date.&nbsp;<br />
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"Originally I had accepted Robert Wise`s offer simply because I wanted to find out what it was like to be in a musical comedy," Plummer wrote in his book. "I had a secret plan to one day turn `Cyrano de Bergerac` into a Broadway musical. `S&amp;M` would therefore be a perfect workout in preparation for such an event."<br />
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He said he had never sung before - "not even in the shower" - before taking a role that included crooning the song 'Edelweiss.' He blamed his own "vulgar streak" for the desire to star in a big, splashy Hollywood extravaganza.</p>

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"And yes, all right, I`ll admit it, I was also a pampered, arrogant, young bastard, spoiled by too many great theater roles," he wrote. "Ludicrous though it may seem, I still harbored the old-fashioned stage actor`s snobbism toward moviemaking."<br />
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Plummer`s late-career renaissance began with director Michael Mann`s 'The Insider'&nbsp;(1999) in which he portrayed CBS News interviewer Mike Wallace, acting alongside Al Pacino and Russell Crowe.<br />
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That was followed by triumphs in director Ron Howard`s Academy Award best picture winner 'A Beautiful Mind'&nbsp;(2001), director Spike Lee`s 'Inside Man'&nbsp;(2006), 'Up'&nbsp;and 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'&nbsp;(both 2009) and 'Barrymore'&nbsp;and 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'&nbsp;(both 2011).<br />
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In 2017, Plummer replaced Kevin Spacey as oil billionaire J&nbsp;Paul Getty in 'All the Money in the World.'&nbsp;The film had been completed when Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct. Plummer re-shot all of Spacey`s scenes and received an Oscar nomination for the role.<br />
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Plummer was born in Toronto on Dec. 13, 1929, into a privileged railroad family. He was the great-grandson of Sir John Abbott, the third prime minister of Canada.<br />
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Plummer confessed to a boozy lifestyle with plenty of affairs through the 1960s. He said his third wife, British actress Elaine Taylor, forced him after their 1970 marriage to stop the carousing that consumed some of his peers and friends, such as Richard Burton and Peter O`Toole.<br />
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Plummer`s early films included 1965`s 'Inside Daisy Clover'&nbsp;with Natalie Wood and Robert Redford, released the same year as 'The Sound Of Music,'&nbsp;'The Fall of the Roman Empire'&nbsp;(1964) with Sophia Loren and Alec Guinness, and 'Triple Cross'&nbsp;(1966).<br />
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He also played an eye-patch-wearing Klingon in 'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country' (1991) and as an urbane jewel thief in 'The Return of the Pink Panther'&nbsp;(1975).&nbsp;<br />
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His TV roles included the 1983 miniseries 'The Thorn Birds.'<br />
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Plummer was the father of Tony Award-winning actress Amanda Plummer.<br />
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(With inputs from Reuters)</p>


Screen legend Christopher Plummer, who captured the imagination of millions across the world as he played Captain von Trapp opposite Julie Andrews in the blockbuster 1965 musical 'The Sound Of Music', died on Friday at the age of 91.

Screen legend Christopher Plummer, who captured the imagination of millions across the world as he played Captain von Trapp opposite Julie Andrews in the blockbuster 1965 musical 'The Sound Of Music', died on Friday at the age of 91. According to reports, Plummer passed away peacefully at his home in Connecticut with his wife Elaine Taylor at his side. "The world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend," Andrews said in a statement. "I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared through the years." “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," manager Lou Pitt said in a statement. In 2012, Plummer became the oldest actor to win an Oscar for his role in 'Beginners'. He won in the Best Supporting Actor category that year. In the film, he played as an elderly man who comes out of the closet as gay. "You`re only two years older than me, darling," Plummer, who was born in 1929, purred to his golden statuette at the 2012 Oscars ceremony. "Where have you been all my life?" One of his last major roles was as in the dark comedy 'Knives Out' in 2019. "This is truly heartbreaking," 'Knives Out' co-star Chris Evans said on Twitter. "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." Plummer appeared in more than 100 films and also was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 2009`s 'The Last Station.' He won two Tony Awards for his Broadway work, two Emmy Awards for TV work and performed for some of the world`s top theater companies. But for many fans, his career was defined by his performance as an stern widower in 'The Sound Of Music' - a role he called "a cardboard figure, humorless and one-dimensional." In his 2008 autobiography 'In Spite Of Myself,' Plummer refers to the movie with the mischievous acronym "S&M." It took him four decades to change his view of the film and embrace it as a "terrific movie" that made him proud. Director Robert Wise`s sentimental film follows the singing von Trapp family and their 1938 escape from the Nazis after Plummer`s "captain with seven children" falls in love with the aspiring nun played by Andrews. The movie won the Academy Award as best picture of 1965 and is considered a cult classic till date. "Originally I had accepted Robert Wise`s offer simply because I wanted to find out what it was like to be in a musical comedy," Plummer wrote in his book. "I had a secret plan to one day turn `Cyrano de Bergerac` into a Broadway musical. `S&M` would therefore be a perfect workout in preparation for such an event." He said he had never sung before - "not even in the shower" - before taking a role that included crooning the song 'Edelweiss.' He blamed his own "vulgar streak" for the desire to star in a big, splashy Hollywood extravaganza. "And yes, all right, I`ll admit it, I was also a pampered, arrogant, young bastard, spoiled by too many great theater roles," he wrote. "Ludicrous though it may seem, I still harbored the old-fashioned stage actor`s snobbism toward moviemaking." Plummer`s late-career renaissance began with director Michael Mann`s 'The Insider' (1999) in which he portrayed CBS News interviewer Mike Wallace, acting alongside Al Pacino and Russell Crowe. That was followed by triumphs in director Ron Howard`s Academy Award best picture winner 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001), director Spike Lee`s 'Inside Man' (2006), 'Up' and 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' (both 2009) and 'Barrymore' and 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' (both 2011). In 2017, Plummer replaced Kevin Spacey as oil billionaire J Paul Getty in 'All the Money in the World.' The film had been completed when Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct. Plummer re-shot all of Spacey`s scenes and received an Oscar nomination for the role. Plummer was born in Toronto on Dec. 13, 1929, into a privileged railroad family. He was the great-grandson of Sir John Abbott, the third prime minister of Canada. Plummer confessed to a boozy lifestyle with plenty of affairs through the 1960s. He said his third wife, British actress Elaine Taylor, forced him after their 1970 marriage to stop the carousing that consumed some of his peers and friends, such as Richard Burton and Peter O`Toole. Plummer`s early films included 1965`s 'Inside Daisy Clover' with Natalie Wood and Robert Redford, released the same year as 'The Sound Of Music,' 'The Fall of the Roman Empire' (1964) with Sophia Loren and Alec Guinness, and 'Triple Cross' (1966). He also played an eye-patch-wearing Klingon in 'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country' (1991) and as an urbane jewel thief in 'The Return of the Pink Panther' (1975). His TV roles included the 1983 miniseries 'The Thorn Birds.' Plummer was the father of Tony Award-winning actress Amanda Plummer. (With inputs from Reuters)

Hollywood legend and star of 'Sound Of Music' Christopher Plummer dies at 91