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John Malkovich Biography

Birth Name:John Gavin Malkovich

Birth Place:Christopher, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

Contributed to the Steppenwolf Theater Company and has participated in charity events to raise funds
Received the 2000 American Comedy Award for his work in "Being John Malkovich․"
Was honored with the Capri Legend Award in Hollywood in 2007
Graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in theater
Was a charter member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company alongside Gary Sinise, Joan Allen and Glenne Headly
Was a member of a local theatre group that gave him an opportunity to star in Jean-Claude van Itallie's play "America Hurrah․"
Quote: "I wasn't really raised to be the type of person to have doubts․"
Is often cast as clever criminals and psychopaths
Directed the stage production "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" in 2012
In 1999, he became the first actor to win a major film award for portraying himself in a movie in a non-cameo role when he took home a New York Film Critics Award for "Being John Malkovich․"
Possesses the ability to speak French fluently
Saved the life of a falling man by applying pressure to a wound on his neck in 2013
Was offered the role of the Green Goblin in "Spider-Man," but turned the part down
Is featured in the 1990 song "Can We Go Higher?" by Nenad Bach

Awards

1984KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1984LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1984NBR Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1984NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1985Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1985BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1985NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1986Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special: winner
1989David-Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero): nominated
1990Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero): winner
1992Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated
1993Jury "Coup de Chapeau"-: winner
1993NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1994Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1994Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1994BAFTA Film Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1994CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1994MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: nominated
1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1998Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
1999ACCA-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1999ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
1999LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1999NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1999Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Male Hairstyle: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2000American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: winner
2000CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2000Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2000Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2000OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2000SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2002Gold Hugo-New Directors Competition: nominated
2002Stinker Award-Worst Fake Accent: Male: nominated
2002Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2003Stinker Award-Worst Fake Accent: Male: nominated
2003Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2008ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2008Christopher Award-Feature Films: winner
2008Independent Spirit Award-Best Feature: winner
2008OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
2008SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2009Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2009SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010Emmy-Outstanding Informational Programming - Long Form: winner
2010Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2011Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2011Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2012ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
2013CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - National Competition: nominated
2013Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: winner
2013OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
2018EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: winner