Born: 13 December 1929 · Died: 5 February 2021 · Age at death: 91
How old was Christopher Plummer when he died?
Christopher Plummer died aged 91. He was born on 13 December 1929 and died on 5 February 2021.
Canadian actor famous for his role in The Sound of Music
Did you know?He initially disliked his role as Captain von Trapp so much that he referred to the famous film as 'The Sound of Mucus'.
Quick facts
Date of birth13 December 1929
Date of death5 February 2021
Age at death91
Cause of deathFalling from height
NationalityCanadian
BirthplaceToronto, Canada
Occupationtelevision actor, film actor, voice actor
Editor's Take:
Christopher Plummer spent decades joking about The Sound of Music. It was the film that made him a household name. His real love was the theatre, where he played Hamlet, Lear and many other great roles. His screen career grew richer with age. He won an Oscar in his eighties for playing a widower who comes out as gay. He kept working into his nineties. He was one of the most respected actors of his time.
Key Milestones
1965: Stars in The Sound of Music
1974: Wins his first Tony Award
2012: Wins the Oscar for Beginners
2017: Steps into All the Money in the World
Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer (December 13, 1929 – February 5, 2021) was a Canadian actor. His career spanned seven decades, gaining him recognition for his performances in film, stage, and television.
Christopher Plummer's birthday is December 13. He was born on December 13, 1929 in Toronto, Canada.
How old was Christopher Plummer when he died?
Christopher Plummer died on February 5, 2021, aged 91.
Who shares a birthday with Christopher Plummer?
Famous people who share Christopher Plummer's December 13 birthday include Taylor Swift, Heinrich Heine, Henry IV of France, Carla Bruni and Jamie Foxx.
