Christopher Plummer, born in Toronto in 1929 has a career that spans seven decades and included roles in each of dramatic. Plummer is probably best known for the1965 musical film The Sound of Music alongside Julie Andrews. Plummer has won numerous awards and accolades for his work, including an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. With his win at the age of 82 in 2012 for Beginners, Plummer is the oldest actor ever to win an Academy Award.