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John Malkovich
John Malkovich
72 years (Dec 9, 1953)
Christopher, Illinois, USA
102 Movies
14 TV Shows

John Malkovich

Known for
RED
Marvin Boggs
Bird Box
Douglas
Changeling
Rev. Gustav Briegleb
Empire of the Sun
Basie
One of the great character actors of contemporary American cinema. A two-time Oscar nominee for 'Places in the Heart' (1984) and 'In the Line of Fire' (1993), where he played unforgettable villains. He starred in 'Dangerous Liaisons' (1988), 'Being John Malkovich' (1999), 'Con Air' (1997) and the Coens' 'Burn After Reading' (2008). American actor, director and producer of extremely wide range between auteur cinema, theater and major productions, recognized for his singular diction and his magnetic presence, considered one of the most distinctive performers of his generation.
One of the great character actors of contemporary American cinema. A two-time Oscar nominee for 'Places in the Heart' (1984) and 'In the Line of Fire' (1993), where he played unforgettable villains. He starred in 'Dangerous Liaisons' (1988), 'Being John Malkovich' (1999), 'Con Air' (1997) and the Coens' 'Burn After Reading' (2008). American actor, director and producer of extremely wide range between auteur cinema, theater and major productions, recognized for his singular diction and his magnetic presence, considered one of the most distinctive performers of his generation.
Known for
RED
Marvin Boggs
Bird Box
Douglas
Changeling
Rev. Gustav Briegleb
Empire of the Sun
Basie
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TV Shows
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Wild Horse Nine
Chris
2026
Film
Sacrifice
Gunnar
2026
Film
In the Hand of Dante
Joe Black
★ 5.5
2026
Film
The Yellow Tie
Sergiu Celibidache
★ 8.4
2025
Film
Opus
Alfred Moretti
★ 5.7
2025
Film
The New Look
Lucien Lelong · 10 episodes
★ 7.4
2024
TV
RIPLEY
Reeves Minot · 1 episode
★ 7.9
2024
TV
The Line
Beach Miller
★ 5.7
2024
Film
Unsinkable
Chief Engineer Pollard · 11 episodes
★ 10.0
2024–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Malkovich and where are they from?
John Malkovich is 72 years old, born on December 9, 1953 in Christopher, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Malkovich?
John Malkovich is best known for roles in Bird Box, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, RED.
How many movies has John Malkovich been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), John Malkovich has appeared in 101 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was John Malkovich's first movie?
The career of John Malkovich began with A Wedding (1978).
What is John Malkovich's most recent movie or series?
John Malkovich's most recent release is In the Hand of Dante, which premiered on June 12, 2026.
What TV shows has John Malkovich appeared in?
On television, John Malkovich has appeared in Billions, Space Force, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live.
Does John Malkovich have any upcoming projects?
Yes, John Malkovich's upcoming work includes: Sacrifice (2026), Wild Horse Nine (2026).
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John Malkovich
John Malkovich
1953-12-09 · Christopher, Illinois, USA

John Gavin Malkovich (born December 9, 1953) is an American actor. He has received several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.

Malkovich started his career as a charter member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago in 1976. He moved to New York City, acting in a Steppenwolf production of the Sam Shepard play True West (1980). He made his Broadway debut as Biff in the revival of the Arthur Miller play Death of a Salesman (1984). He directed the Harold Pinter play The Caretaker(1986) and acted in Lanford Wilson's Burn This(1987).

Malkovich has received two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor nominations for his performances in Places in the Heart (1984) and In the Line of Fire (1993). Other films include The Killing Fields (1984), Empire of the Sun (1987), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Of Mice and Men (1992), Con Air (1997), Rounders (1998), Being John Malkovich (1999), Shadow of the Vampire (2000), Ripley's Game (2002), Johnny English (2003), Burn After Reading (2008), and Red (2010). He has also produced films such as Ghost World (2001), Juno (2007), and The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012).

For his work on television, he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Death of a Salesman (1985). His other Emmy-nominated roles were for portraying Herman J. Mankiewicz in RKO 281 (1999) and Charles Talleyrand in Napoléon (2002). Other television roles include  Crossbones (2014), Billions (2018–19), The New Pope (2020), and Space Force (2020–2022).

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