Christopher Plummer

Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer 是一位加拿大演员，其职业生涯跨越七十年，使他成为同代最受尊敬的表演者之一。他是唯一获得表演界三冠王（奥斯卡奖、两项托尼奖和两项黄金时段艾美奖）的加拿大人。凭借100多部电影、无数舞台角色和大量电视作品，Plummer 的表演范围从莎士比亚戏剧到音乐剧，从大片史诗到小众独立电影。

Plummer 的突破性角色是在《音乐之声》（1965年）中饰演 Georg von Trapp 上校，这个角色为他带来了全球声誉，但他常常戏谑地对此不屑一顾。后来，他凭借《初学者》（2010年）获得奥斯卡奖，以82岁高龄成为最年长的表演奖得主。他的其他主要电影包括《霸王铁金刚》（1975年）、《星际迷航6：未来之城》（1991年）、《美丽心灵》（2001年）、《最后一站》（2009年）、《金钱世界》（2017年）和《利刃出鞘》（2019年）。在舞台上，他是英国国家剧院和皇家莎士比亚剧团的主角，凭借《西拉诺》和《巴里摩尔》获得托尼奖。Plummer 于2021年2月5日在康涅狄格州韦斯顿的家中去世，留下了非凡表演范围和敬业精神的遗产。[编辑]

Plummer 出生于多伦多，但在魁北克省蒙特利尔附近的 Senneville 由外祖父母抚养长大。他的父母在他出生后不久就分居了，因此他在仆人、私人教师的陪伴下长大，过着包括网球派对和正式茶会在内的特权生活。他从小就能流利地说法语和英语。

他学习钢琴，梦想成为音乐会钢琴家，但发现这个职业孤独且艰难。转折点出现在他观看1944年的电影《亨利五世》时，这激发了他对表演的热情。他还在高中时就开始在蒙特利尔话剧团上课。18岁时，他得到了第一个无薪角色，在《La Machine Infernale》中饰演俄狄浦斯。那部剧的替补演员是年轻的 William Shatner，两人从此开始了终生的友谊。Plummer 于1948年9月在渥太华舞台协会的《情敌》中首次专业亮相，随后在渥太华的加拿大话剧团工作了两年，Shatner 也在那里工作。1952年，他在百慕大演出，美国制片人 Edward Everett Horton 于1953年招募他参加《Nina》的路演，这为他百老汇首演奠定了基础。[编辑]

Plummer 于1954年凭借《The Starcross Story》在百老汇首次亮相，该剧仅演出一场便停演。他的电影处女作是1958年 Sidney Lumet 的《舞台争霸》，随后主演了 Nicholas Ray 的《风过 Everglades》。同年，他凭借《J.B.》获得首个托尼奖提名，并凭借《Little Moon of Alban》获得首个艾美奖提名。

他职业生涯的决定性角色出现在1965年：在《音乐之声》中饰演 Georg von Trapp 上校，与 Julie Andrews 搭档。Plummer 曾戏称这个角色有点像“鞭打死马”，但后来他欣赏这部电影的持久人气。他继续平衡舞台和银幕，1974年凭借《西拉诺》获得首个托尼奖，1977年获得首个艾美奖。他在《星际迷航6：未来之城》（1991年）中饰演张将军，在《局内人》（1999年）中饰演 Mike Wallace 获得评论界好评，并主演了《美丽心灵》（2001年）和《国家宝藏》（2004年）。

2010年，82岁的他凭借《初学者》获得奥斯卡最佳男配角奖，片中他饰演一位出柜的年老鳏夫。他因《金钱世界》（2017年）获得第三次奥斯卡提名，在仅提前四天通知的情况下替换了 Kevin Spacey。他的最后一个电影角色是在 Rian Johnson 的《利刃出鞘》（2019年）中饰演悬疑作家 Harlan Thrombey。[编辑]

Plummer 被广泛认为是加拿大最伟大的戏剧演员，一位受过古典训练的舞台演员，能在高雅戏剧和商业电影之间自如转换。评论家称赞他能在同一个角色中同时展现善良和邪恶。他以口才出众和冷幽默著称，经常调侃自己的名气。粉丝钦佩他对技艺的投入——他在八十多岁时仍表演莎士比亚，并且从未停止接受具有挑战性的角色。他在82岁时获得奥斯卡奖，使他成为备受喜爱的大器晚成偶像，而在极端时间压力下优雅地替换 Kevin Spacey 为他赢得了好莱坞的广泛尊重。[编辑]

Christopher Plummer commanded a global presence defined by decades of distinguished performance rather than transient celebrity. His standing in the international consciousness remains significant, as documented by the iFANN Global Fame Rankings. He is currently ranked as the 36th most famous person in Canada and holds the position of the 44th most famous person from Canada, with both placements holding steady from the previous cycle. These figures reflect his enduring legacy. Despite this widespread recognition, Plummer did not cultivate a formalized or organized fandom structure comparable to those found in pop culture or sports. There is no official name for his fanbase; admirers are generally referred to simply as fans of classic cinema or enthusiasts of his specific filmography. The community remains largely decentralized, operating through general discussion forums and academic circles rather than organized campaigns. Unlike modern celebrities with active fan clubs that fund billboards or streaming chart pushes, there are no documented records of large-scale, fan-funded projects specifically for Christopher Plummer during his lifetime. His interactions with fans were characterized by a distinct lack of traditional celebrity engagement, often described as aloof or dismissive of the fame aspect of his profession. Consequently, fan rituals and inside jokes regarding Plummer are minimal compared to other icons; the primary narrative among followers concerns the enduring debate over his relationship with Julie Andrews and his complex feelings toward his most famous role.[编辑]

Plummer was a great-grandson of Sir John Abbott, Canada's third Prime Minister, and remained a Canadian citizen his entire life despite living primarily in the United States. Originally trained as a concert pianist, he could still play beautifully late in life. His understudy for an early stage production was William Shatner, who secured his big break when Plummer fell ill and Shatner took the stage. In a remarkable display of professional agility, Plummer replaced Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World with only four days of preparation, reshooting all of Spacey's scenes at age 87. Known for his sharp wit, he once joked that audiences only knew him from The Sound of Music. A persistent legend surrounding his career involves his public disdain for that very film; he frequently claimed it was the worst movie ever made and wished he could erase it from existence due to its overwhelming popularity overshadowing his serious theatrical work. Another widely retold story concerns his historic late-career resurgence. At age 82, Plummer won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Beginners, breaking the record for the oldest winner in that category at the time. This achievement cemented his reputation as an artist who worked on his own terms, even after retiring briefly before returning for Last Flag Flying. Fans also revere his definitive portrayals of Khan Noonien Singh in Star Trek: First Contact, which established the character's modern archetype within the franchise.[编辑]

Plummer 的父母是 Isabella Mary Abbott（麦吉尔大学理学院院长的秘书）和 John Orme Plummer（股票和证券销售员）。他的父亲在他出生后不久就离开了，因此他由母亲和外祖父母在魁北克省 Senneville 抚养长大。他的外曾祖父是加拿大第三任总理 John Abbott 爵士。Plummer 结过三次婚：第一次与女演员 Patricia Lewis（1954-1960年），第二次与女演员 Tammy Grimes（1956-1960年），并育有独生女、女演员 Amanda Plummer（生于1957年）。1970年，他与英国舞蹈家兼女演员 Elaine Taylor 结婚。她帮助他克服了酒精依赖，他形容自己在43岁时像个“酒瓶婴儿”。他们住在康涅狄格州韦斯顿一处30英亩的庄园里，养了几条狗，没有共同子女。Taylor 比他长寿。[编辑]

普卢默与加拿大演员威廉·夏特纳保持了终生的友谊，夏特纳曾在他早期的一部作品中担任替角。他与朱莉·安德鲁斯共同主演了《音乐之声》，与海伦·米伦共同主演了《最后一站》。他曾与导演西德尼·吕美特、约翰·休斯顿、朗·霍华德和雷德利·斯科特合作。他的女儿是女演员阿曼达·普卢默。[编辑]

普卢默结过三次婚。他的第一段婚姻是与女演员帕特丽夏·刘易斯在1954年结婚；他们于1960年离婚。在与刘易斯婚姻期间，他于1956年与女演员塔米·格莱姆斯结婚，这是一场重婚仪式，后来被废止，之后才合法化。他们有一个女儿阿曼达·普卢默，出生于1957年，并于1960年离婚。1970年，他与英国舞蹈家兼女演员伊莱恩·泰勒结婚。她帮助他克服了酒精依赖，他们与狗一起幸福地生活在康涅狄格州韦斯顿的30英亩庄园里。他经常称赞她救了他的命。他们一直保持婚姻关系，直到他于2021年去世。[编辑]

Christopher Plummer died on February 5, 2021, at his home in Weston, Connecticut. He was 91 years old and passed away peacefully while surrounded by family members. His representative confirmed the news through a statement released shortly after the event, and major outlets reported the information without dispute. The cause of death was cited as natural causes by the family. Tributes poured in from peers and institutions immediately following the announcement. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored him as a towering figure in cinema history, noting his unique status as the oldest Best Actor winner for Beginners. Meryl Streep described him as a magnificent artist and dear friend, while the Westport Country Playhouse expressed deep sadness over the loss of a staunch supporter.

Streaming services saw increased viewership for his classic films, particularly The Sound of Music and All the Money in the World. A private funeral service took place shortly after his death, adhering to the family's wishes for privacy. Specific details regarding the ceremony remained undisclosed. Plummer was cremated, but the location of his ashes has not been revealed. Several projects featuring his work continued to gain attention, including All the Money in the World, which received critical acclaim for his performance replacing Kevin Spacey. His estate manages his filmography and archives, with his former property in Darien listed for sale.[编辑]

Following his passing, the value of Christopher Plummer's estate is estimated at $20 Million as of 2026 per iFANN's editorial analysis. This wealth accumulated over a seven-decade career spanning film, television, and stage. While he never commanded the blockbuster salaries of younger stars, his steady stream of roles, including over 100 films plus frequent television and theatre work, provided a comfortable income throughout his life. Major paydays likely originated from The Sound of Music, which continues to generate residuals, alongside National Treasure and Knives Out. His Oscar win for Beginners boosted his profile and likely increased his fees in later years. Posthumous earnings include residuals from his final films, DVD sales, and streaming rights. Plummer and his wife Elaine Taylor lived modestly on their Connecticut estate, leaving no major debts. The estate is managed by Taylor and his daughter Amanda.[编辑]

普卢默凭借《初学者》（2011）获得奥斯卡最佳男配角奖，成为最年长的奥斯卡获奖演员。他还获得两项托尼奖：凭借《西拉诺》（1974）获得音乐剧最佳男主角，以及凭借《巴里摩尔》（1997）获得话剧最佳男主角。他的黄金时段艾美奖包括剧情或喜剧特别节目杰出男主角（1977）和杰出配音表演（1994）。他还因《初学者》获得金球奖和英国电影学院奖。[编辑]