Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has died at 91

Award-winning Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has died at 91.

Plummer was a star of stage, film and television, with his role as Capt. von Trapp in “The Sound of Music” among his most iconic.

We’re saddened to hear of Christopher Plummer’s passing. His legacy as our Captain will live on in THE SOUND OF MUSIC forever. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time.♥️ pic.twitter.com/hDV3q1opzJ

— The Sound of Music (@SoundofMusic) February 5, 2021

The role catapulted Plummer to stardom, but he never took to leading men parts, despite his silver hair, good looks and ever-so-slight English accent.

He preferred character parts, considering them more meaty.

Plummer had a remarkable film renaissance late in life, which began with his acclaimed performance as Mike Wallace in Michael Mann’s 1999 film “The Insider,” continued in films such 2001’s “A Beautiful Mind” and 2009’s “The Last Station,” in which he played
a deteriorating Tolstoy and was nominated for an Oscar.

At 82, he became the oldest Academy Award acting winner in history for his role in “Beginners.”

Plummer died Friday morning at his home in Connecticut with his wife, Elaine Taylor, by his side, said Lou Pitt, his longtime friend and manager.