“A longtime pillar of Canada’s Stratford Festival, he also performed on Broadway and starred in over 150 feature films, television movies, and miniseries.”
A Statement by Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau on the death of Christopher Plummer
Posted February 5th, 2021 on Niagara At Large
Legendary Canadian-born actor Christopher Plummer passes at age 91
Ottawa, Ontario – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Christopher Plummer at age 91:
“Today (this February 5th, 2021), Canada and indeed the world lost one of our most iconic and beloved actors – Christopher Plummer.
“Whether performing on stage, in film, or on television, Mr. Plummer showed gravitas, dignity, and heart throughout a career that spanned over six decades.
A longtime pillar of Canada’s Stratford Festival, he also performed on Broadway and starred in over 150 feature films, television movies, and miniseries. He gave life to so many characters we grew to love and cherish, from Captain von Trapp, to Richard III and Star Trek’s General Chang.
“Mr. Plummer’s talent earned him numerous accolades. He received an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Genie Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.
Christopher Plummer in a 195 publicity shot with Julie Andrews for the movie musical blockbuster ‘The Sound of Music’. Plummer later expressed mixed feelings about being in the film, at one point calling it “sentimental and gooey.”
“Mr. Plummer received honorary doctorates from several universities, was invested as Companion of the Order of Canada, and was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame and the American Theater Hall of Fame.
“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.”
A 2010 promo for one of his many appearances at the Stratford Festival, in Stratford, Ontario
RIP Christopher Plummer
To watch and hear Christopher Plummer accepting a Canadian Academy Award in March of 2017, click on the screen immediately below –
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