Christopher Plummer

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Characters played by Christopher Plummer

Harlan Thrombey — Knives Out (2019)

Deceased mystery novelist and family patriarch.

Muntz — Up (2009)

An elderly, discredited explorer obsessed with finding a live specimen of a giant bird from Paradise Falls. His obsession turns him insane, leading him to murder travelers and enslave a pack of translating dogs. He ultimately falls to his death after pursuing Carl's airborne house.

Dr. Goines — Twelve Monkeys (1995)

A renowned virologist and Jeffrey's father, Dr. Goines becomes connected to Cole and Railly's investigation because the suspected organization appears linked to his family. Railly warns him to secure his virus laboratory against Jeffrey, and he discusses improving its security with his assistant.

Captain Georg von Trapp — The Sound of Music (1965)

Captain Georg von Trapp is a retired naval officer and widowed father who raises his seven children with military discipline. Maria helps him reconnect emotionally with them through music, while his love for her ends his engagement to The Baroness. Opposed to the Nazis, he leads his family toward Switzerland.

Dr. Rosen — A Beautiful Mind (2001)

Dr. Rosen is the psychiatrist who cares for John Nash after he is forcibly sedated and taken to a psychiatric facility. He explains Nash's schizophrenia to Alicia Nash, oversees his treatment, and later advises hospitalization when Nash relapses, though Nash chooses to continue with Alicia's support instead.

John Adams Gates — National Treasure (2004)

Ben's grandfather and historian.

Arthur Case — Inside Man (2006)

Arthur Case is the bank’s founder and chairman, whose hidden history drives the investigation’s deeper conflict. He hires Madeleine White to protect a secret box, then admits that its diamonds and ring came from a Jewish friend he betrayed to the Nazis, making him the target of Dalton Russell’s exposure and Keith Frazier’s investigation.

Aristotle — Alexander (2004)

Alexander's tutor during his formative years, guiding his education and helping him cultivate interests in love, honor, music, exploration, poetry, and military strategy.

Henrik Vanger — The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Wealthy patriarch who hires Blomkvist to find his missing grandniece Harriet.

Monsignor Orelas — Priest (2011)

Monsignor Orelas is a leader of the Church who refuses Priest’s request to regain his authority. He dismisses the vampire report, sends other Priests to retrieve Priest, and later insists during Mass that the war is over even after Priest presents evidence from the destroyed train. His denial embodies the Church’s refusal to face the renewed danger.

#1 — 9 (2009)

The dogmatic and initially fearful leader of the Stitchpunks in Sanctuary. He enforces strict survival rules, admits to abandoning #2, and opposes further investigation. He eventually redeems himself by sacrificing his own soul to save #9 and allow the Machine's destruction.

Simon Wyler — The Lake House (2006)

Alex's narcissistic father, a famous architect whose death and legacy deeply affect Alex.

Career Overview

Christopher Plummer has 207 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently Howard Lovecraft Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Up, Knives Out, Twelve Monkeys. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
207
Birth Date
1929-12-13 00:00:00
Birth Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Universe traveler — spans 18 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q190523), public domain (CC0).