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Christopher Plummer

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Actor

91 years oldUnknown0 picksBorn December 13, 1929

The man who made Captain von Trapp a household name has spent seven decades proving that Canadians can, in fact, act circles around everyone else. At 91, Christopher Plummer holds the record as the oldest Oscar winner ever, snagging his Academy Award for *Beginners* at the sprightly age of 82—because apparently retirement is for quitters. With a Triple Crown of Acting under his belt and a legendary distaste for his most famous role, he's still out here reminding Hollywood that vintage performers age like fine wine, though perhaps with slightly more creaking joints. (98 words)

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About Christopher Plummer

The man who made Captain von Trapp a household name has spent seven decades proving that Canadians can, in fact, act circles around everyone else. At 91, Christopher Plummer holds the record as the oldest Oscar winner ever, snagging his Academy Award for *Beginners* at the sprightly age of 82—because apparently retirement is for quitters. With a Triple Crown of Acting under his belt and a legendary distaste for his most famous role, he's still out here reminding Hollywood that vintage performers age like fine wine, though perhaps with slightly more creaking joints. (98 words)

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