Christopher Plummer Height, Weight, Age, Movies, Net Worth

Last updated: May 28, 2020

13 Dec 1929Age: 90
United States
Actor

Zodiac sign Sagittarius
Sexual orientation Straight

5.10 ft

185 lb

Body Measurements

Height: 5.10 ft
Weight: 185 lb
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye Color: Blue

Christopher Plummer Best Movies
Christopher Plummer Relationships
Christopher Plummer Quotes
Christopher Plummer Houses
Christopher Plummer Hobbies and Interests
Christopher Plummer Facts & Trivia
Christopher Plummer Major Awards

Who Is Christopher Plummer?

Christopher Plummer was born on December 13, 1929 in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. He was classically trained as a stage actor and headlined for Britain’s National Theatre, making his film debut in 1958’s Stage Struck. He is best known as Captain Von Trapp in the 1965 musical movie The Sound of Music.

Personal Life

Birth Name: Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer
Nationality: Canadian
Nickname: Chris
Religion: Atheist
Ethnicity: White. English, Scottish, and Northern Irish ancestry

Family Details

Father: John Orme Plummer (Sold securities and Stocks)
Mother: Isabella Mary (Secretary to the Dean of Sciences at McGill University)
Siblings: He is the only child

Distinctive Features

Rich smooth voice
Balding hairline
Prominent nose
Charming yet amoral characters

Christopher Plummer Best Movies

Knives Out (2019) Harlan Thrombey

Beginners (2010) Hal

Caesar and Cleopatra (2009) Caesar

The New World (2005) Captain Newport

Nicholas Nickleby (2002) Ralph Nickleby

Somewhere in Time (1980) William Fawcett Robinson

The Sound of Music (1965) Captain Von Trapp

Christopher Plummer Relationships

Marital Status: Married.
Wife: Elaine Taylor.
Children: He has one daughter named Amanda Michael (b. 23rd March, 1957) with ex-wife Tammy Grimes.

Elaine Taylor (Wife) (1968-Present) They were married on 2nd Oct 1970.
Patricia Lewis (Ex-wife) (1962-1967) Patricia Lewis and Christopher are divorced after a marriage of 4 years.
Piper Laurie (1959) Their affair lasted for about a month.
Tammy Grimes (Ex-wife) (1956-1960) Tammy Grimes and Christopher were married for 4 years. They had a daughter.

Angourie Rice
Awkwafina
Bradley Cooper
Nicole Kidman
Katheryn Winnick
Reese Witherspoon
Pedro Pascal
Tom Hanks
Ben Affleck
Dwayne Johnson
Emily Swallow
Rosamund Pike
Dolly Wells
Pom Klementieff
Ambyr Childers
Jessica Barden
Cara Delevingne
Joey Batey
Kaya Scodelario
Idina Menzel

Christopher Plummer Quotes

"Unless you can surround yourself with as many beautiful things as you can afford, I don’t think life has very much meaning." - Christopher Plummer
"Sometimes you have to look into a mirror and look at the worst you could have been if you’re ever going to know the best you were meant to be." - Christopher Plummer
"I couldn’t believe when I first got a fan letter from Al Pacino, it was unreal." - Christopher Plummer
"You’re only two years older than me, darling. Where have you been all my life?" - Christopher Plummer
"History remembers most what you did last." - Christopher Plummer
"I would rather not know about how one gets parts in movies these days." - Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer Houses

With 7,739 square feet of interior space, the house has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. It sits on 2.17 acres with more than 200 feet on Long Island Sound waterfront, facing east.
Sold for $11.2 million.

Price: $11.2 million

Christopher Plummer Hobbies and Interests

Actress: Charmian Carr.
TV Show: The Thorn Birds, Departure, Jesus of Nazareth.

Tennis
Playing the piano
Travelling
Photography

Christopher Plummer Facts & Trivia

Early in his life, he was taking classes to become a concert pianist. But fell in love with the theatre and decided to pursue an acting career.
He was offered the role of Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings fantasy movie series. However, he decided to turn it down and has regretted his decision ever since.
Christopher Plummer is average in height, measuring 5 ft 10 or 179 cm and weighs 84 kg or 185 lbs.