updated: Feb 07 2021, 11:26 ist
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, who died Friday at 91, made his first appearances on the Broadway stage and in Hollywood movies in the 1950s, when he was still in his 20s. He left behind a wealth of unforgettable work in film, theater and television, including Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony-winning performances.
Originally introduced to the public as a dignified leading man in the classical English mold of Laurence Olivier and James Mason, Plummer would go on to play a range of roles from adventure heroes to villainous creeps and would find some of his greatest success in supporting parts. In his later years especially, Plummer specialised in bringing a sense of depth and weight to characters who sometimes appeared on-screen for just a handful of scenes. He only needed a few minutes to leave a lasting impression.