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John Malkovich
John Gavin Malkovich, born on December 9, 1953, is an acclaimed American actor who has been gracing the stage and screen since 1976. Not only limited to acting, he has also made his mark as a producer and director. Born and brought up in Christopher, Illinois, he moved to Chicago and began his career as a founding member of the influential Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Malkovich then moved to New York City and continued his theatre work, acting in acclaimed productions and making his Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman. His noteworthy performances, both onstage and on-screen, have gathered several esteemed accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award along with nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. Beyond his acting prowess, he made waves by producing films like Ghost World and Juno. On television, his performance in Death of a Salesman earned him a Primetime Emmy Award.
Malkovich is also known for his directing skills, having directed the Harold Pinter play The Caretaker. He has successfully left an indelible mark in numerous films such as Places in the Heart, The Killing Fields, Of Mice and Men, Being John Malkovich, and Red, among others. He has consistently been active in his craft, not showing signs of slowing down even after decades in the industry. Some of his recent television roles have been in Billions, The New Pope, and Space Force. Also a fashion designer, Malkovich created his own fashion company, Mrs. Mudd, and released a menswear collection. Beyond all his professional accomplishments, he has two children with his long-term partner, Nicoletta Peyran.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: John Gavin Malkovich
Born: Christopher, Illinois, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: December 9, 1953
Occupations: Actor, Director, Producer
Years Active: 1976-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Glenne Headly (1982-1988)
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Awards and Nominations Received by John Malkovich
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor)
In the Line of FireMovies Featuring John Malkovich
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
Velvet Buzzsaw
Bird Box
Johnny English
Burn After Reading
Being John Malkovich
Valley of the Gods
Shadow of the Vampire
Art School Confidential
Dangerous Liaisons
Cesar Chavez
Deepwater Horizon
The Great Buck Howard
The Portrait of a Lady
The Libertine
Empire of the Sun
Mile 22
Warm Bodies
The Man in the Iron Mask
Of Mice and Men
Mulholland Falls
Places in the Heart
Eragon
RED 2
Jonah Hex
Arkansas
Bullet Head
Unlocked
In the Line of Fire
Con Air
Mary Reilly
Rogue Hostage
Mindcage
Supercon
Shattered
Ava
The Object of Beauty
Jennifer 8
Chariot
Savage Salvation
The Survivalist
White Elephant
The Wilde Wedding
One Ranger
The Line
Opus
Seneca
Saturday Night
The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer
Drunkboat
All Noncombatants Please Clear the Set
Casanova Variations
Lines of Wellington
Siberian Education
I Love You, Daddy
Last Call
Casanova Gene
Psychogenic Fugue
About Love. Adults Only
The ABC Murders
Valley of the Gods
Napoleon
Matchday: Inside FC Barcelona
Les Misérables
Ripley’s Game
Savage Souls
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Queens Logic
The Sheltering Sky
Making Mr. Right
The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun
Miles from Home
Don’t Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’
Death of a Salesman
Eleni
Private Conversations: On the Set of ‘Death of a Salesman’
Shadows and Fog
True West
Santabear’s High Flying Adventure
The New Pope
A Journey to Sundance
Don’t Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’
Death of a Salesman
Private Conversations: On the Set of ‘Death of a Salesman’
Shadows and Fog
True West
Eleni
Santabear’s High Flying Adventure
The New Pope
Jennifer Eight
A Wedding
Cannes Man
RKO 281
Heart of Darkness
Portrait: Jane Campion and The Portrait of a Lady
The Convent
In Tranzit
Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies
The Ogre
Mr. Blake at Your Service!
Safe Sets - Dying to Work in the Film Industry
Career Timeline
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2017
Bullet Head
Walker
Unlocked
The Wilde Wedding
Laurence
I Love You, Daddy
Leslie Goodwin
Last Call
Dr. Felton
About Love. Adults Only
лектор Эд
2010
Jonah Hex
Saturday Night
Self
The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer
Jack Unterweger
Drunkboat
Mort
2005
The Libertine
Don’t Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’
Self
Don’t Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’
Self
1987
Empire of the Sun
Making Mr. Right
Jeff Peters / Ulysses
The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun
Self
Santabear’s High Flying Adventure
Santa Claus (voice)
Santabear’s High Flying Adventure
Santa Claus (voice)
1986
Private Conversations: On the Set of ‘Death of a Salesman’
Self / Biff
Private Conversations: On the Set of ‘Death of a Salesman’
Self / Biff
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