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John Malkovich

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Also known as John Gavin Malkovich, John Horatio Malkovich

American actor

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John Malkovich is an acclaimed American actor known for his distinctive voice and intense performances in film, television, and theater. He has become a prominent figure in entertainment and is recognized for bringing a unique presence to a wide range of roles throughout his career.

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human
Given name
John
Family name
Malkovich
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Christopher
Languages spoken
French
Native language
American English
Image
JohnMalkovich2005Locarno.jpg
Work location
United States
Residence
Cambridge
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writing language
English language
Commons category
John Malkovich
date of birth
1953-12-09
start of work period
1976-00-00
name in native language
John Malkovich
ethnic group
Serbian Americans
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Encyclopedic overview

John Gavin Malkovich (born December 9, 1953) is an American actor, producer and director. His accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, two Actor Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, 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).

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