Webster Junior High School where John Malkovich studied.
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Benton Consolidated High School that John Malkovich attended.
College/University
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Eastern Illinois University where John Malkovich studied.
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Illinois State University where John Malkovich studied.
Career
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1983
John Malkovich on the set of the film Places in the Heart.
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1985
John Malkovich and Dustin Hoffman in Death of a Salesman.
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1987
John Malkovich and Ann Magnuson smiling in the film Making Mr. Right.
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1988
Michelle Pfeiffer and John Malkovich in a scene from the film Dangerous Liaisons.
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1995
Catherine Deneuve and John Malkovich at Cannes Film Festival.
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2007
John Malkovich and Richard Jenkins on the set of "Burn After Reading" on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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2010
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John Malkovich arrives at a special screening of Summit Entertainment's 'RED' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on October 11, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
Actor John Malkovich performs live during a stage play, concert and book presentation of 'The Infernal Comedy ' at the Philharmonie on June 25, 2012 in Berlin, Germany.
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2014
John Malkovich seen on stage with the Zurich Film Festival Lifetime Honor at the Award Night Ceremony during Day 10 of Zurich Film Festival 2014 on October 4, 2014 in Zurich, Switzerland.
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2015
John Malkovich attends Louis XIII Celebration of "100 Years" The Movie You Will Never See, starring John Malkovich at a private residence on November 18, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
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2016
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John Malkovich attends London Evening Standard's Progress 1000 at Science Museum on September 7, 2016 in London, England.
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2016
John Malkovich attends The London Evening Standard Theatre Awards at The Old Vic Theatre on November 13, 2016 in London, England.
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2017
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John Malkovich attends the "I Love You Daddy" premiere during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival at Ryerson Theatre on September 9, 2017 in Toronto, Canada.
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2017
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Actors Pamela Adlon, Charlie Day, Louis C.K., Edie Falco, John Malcovich, and Ebonee Noel attend the "I Love You, Daddy" premiere during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival at Ryerson Theatre on September 9, 2017 in Toronto, Canada.
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2018
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John Malkovich attends a special screening of new BBC One drama "The ABC Murders" at the BFI Southbank on December 13, 2018 in London, England.
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2019
John Malkovich walks the red carpet ahead of "The New Pope" screening during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 01, 2019 in Venice, Italy.
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Welsh actor Christian Bale and American actor John Malkovich on the set of Empire of the Sun, based on the novel by J.G. Ballard and directed by Steven Spielberg.
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John Malkovich, Billy Joel, Jan Hooks, Phil Hartman, Mike Myers at Saturday Night Live on October 23, 1993.
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John Malkovich attends The New Pope photocall during the 76th Venice Film Festival on September 01, 2019 in Venice, Italy.
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John Malkovich and Glenne Headly during Party for the Play "The Caretaker" at Sardi's Restaurant in New York City, New York, United States.
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2010
Actor and designer John Malkovich attends Michael Bastian Fall 2010 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Exit Art on February 14, 2010 in New York City.
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2010
John Malkovich attends Michael Bastian Fall 2010 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Exit Art on February 14, 2010 in New York City.
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John Malkovich shows his Spring-Summer 2013 "Technobohemian" collection at the Chateau de l'Ange in the Luberon on July 20, 2013 in Lumieres Goult, France.
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John Malkovich attends the Technobohemian By John Malkovich showcase during Milan Menswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 on June 22, 2009 in Milan, Italy.
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John Malkovich attends Michael Bastian Fall 2010 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Exit Art on February 14, 2010 in New York City.
Achievements
Membership
Awards
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit, 3rd class that John Malkovich received in 2018.
Zurich Film Festival Lifetime Honor Award
Ronnie Sandahl, John Malkovich and Nick Brandestini seen on stage at the Award Night Ceremony during Day 10 of Zurich Film Festival 2014 on October 4, 2014 in Zurich, Switzerland.
Evening Standard Theatre Award
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Glenn Close and John Malkovich attend The 62nd London Evening Standard Theatre Awards after party, recognising excellence from across the world of theatre and beyond, at The Old Vic Theatre on November 13, 2016 in London, England.
Actor and designer John Malkovich attends Michael Bastian Fall 2010 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Exit Art on February 14, 2010 in New York City.
John Malkovich arrives at a special screening of Summit Entertainment's 'RED' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on October 11, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
Actor John Malkovich performs live during a stage play, concert and book presentation of 'The Infernal Comedy ' at the Philharmonie on June 25, 2012 in Berlin, Germany.
John Malkovich seen on stage with the Zurich Film Festival Lifetime Honor at the Award Night Ceremony during Day 10 of Zurich Film Festival 2014 on October 4, 2014 in Zurich, Switzerland.
John Malkovich at a voice over recording session for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfares "Exo Zombies" mode, part of the Havoc DLC pack on December 15, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.
John Malkovich attends Louis XIII Celebration of "100 Years" The Movie You Will Never See, starring John Malkovich at a private residence on November 18, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
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John Malkovich attends a Royal Court Theatre 60th anniversary film screening of "The Libertine" at the Picturehouse Central on August 16, 2016 in London, England.
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Dominic Cooper, Ophelia Lovibond and John Malkovich attend a Royal Court Theatre 60th anniversary film screening of "The Libertine" at the Picturehouse Central on August 16, 2016 in London, England.
President of the Jury John Malkovich attends the 10th Angouleme French-Speaking Film Festival: Closing Ceremony on August 27, 2017 in Angouleme, France.
John Malkovich attends the "I Love You Daddy" premiere during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival at Ryerson Theatre on September 9, 2017 in Toronto, Canada.
Actors Pamela Adlon, Charlie Day, Louis C.K., Edie Falco, John Malcovich, and Ebonee Noel attend the "I Love You, Daddy" premiere during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival at Ryerson Theatre on September 9, 2017 in Toronto, Canada.
John Malkovich walks the red carpet ahead of "The New Pope" screening during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 01, 2019 in Venice, Italy.
Welsh actor Christian Bale and American actor John Malkovich on the set of Empire of the Sun, based on the novel by J.G. Ballard and directed by Steven Spielberg.
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John Malkovich and Glenn Close during "Dangerous Liaisons" Los Angeles Premiere - December 11, 1988 at AMC Century City 14 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
John Malkovich performs during John Malkovich The Music Critic Show at Anadolu Auditorium of Lutfi Kirdar International Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Turkey on March 13, 2020.
Ronnie Sandahl, John Malkovich and Nick Brandestini seen on stage at the Award Night Ceremony during Day 10 of Zurich Film Festival 2014 on October 4, 2014 in Zurich, Switzerland.
Glenn Close and John Malkovich attend The 62nd London Evening Standard Theatre Awards after party, recognising excellence from across the world of theatre and beyond, at The Old Vic Theatre on November 13, 2016 in London, England.
John Malkovich at a voice over recording session for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfares "Exo Zombies" mode, part of the Havoc DLC pack on December 15, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.
John Malkovich shows his Spring-Summer 2013 "Technobohemian" collection at the Chateau de l'Ange in the Luberon on July 20, 2013 in Lumieres Goult, France.
John Malkovich attends the Technobohemian By John Malkovich showcase during Milan Menswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 on June 22, 2009 in Milan, Italy.
Javier Bardem and John Malkovich at the after party following the premiere of their film "The Dancer Upstairs." The film marks Malkovich's directorial debut.
John Malkovich during "The Libertine" Press Conference with Johnny Depp and John Malkovich at Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, United States.
(A widow struggles to save her farm during the Depression....)
A widow struggles to save her farm during the Depression. Sally Field won an Academy Award(r) for herrole in this stirring drama, featuring great performances by John Malkovich, Danny Glover, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and more.
John Malkovich is an American actor, producer, fashion designer and film director. He starred in such films as Places in the Heart, In the Line of Fire, Empire of the Sun, Ripley's Game, Red and many others. Malkovich is the owner of the fashion company called Mrs. Mudd. He also appeared in the video game Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
Background
Ethnicity:
His mother was of French, German, Scottish and English ancestry.
John Malkovich was born on December 9, 1953, in Christopher, Illinois, United States, and grew up in Benton, Illinois. He is the son of Daniel Leon and Joe Anne (née Choisser) Malkovich. He has three younger sisters and an older brother. His paternal grandparents were from Ozalj in Croatia, and according to his mother they were of Serbian ancestry from Montenegro.
Education
John Malkovich attended Logan Grade School, Webster Junior High School, and Benton Consolidated High School. While studying at high school he appeared in various plays and the musical Carousel. He was active in a folk gospel group, singing in area churches and community events. Malkovich also was a member of a local summer theater project and co-starred in Jean-Claude van Itallie's America Hurrah in 1972.
John Malkovich also studied at Eastern Illinois University and then transferred to Illinois State University, where he majored in theater.
John Malkovich started his career as an actor in 1976, when he became a charter member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. In 1980 he moved to New York City in order to appear in a Steppenwolf production of the Sam Shepard play True West. Later he appeared in A Streetcar Named Desire with Chicago's Wisdom Bridge Theatre. In 1984, Malkovich would appear with Dustin Hoffman in the Broadway revival of "Death of a Salesman". His big-screen debut would be as the blind lodger in Places in the Heart in 1984. He also portrayed Al Rockoff in The Killing Fields.
After that, John Malkovich starred in such films as Empire of the Sun, The Glass Menagerie and Making Mr. Right. He gained significant acclaim when he portrayed the sinister and sensual Valmont in the film Dangerous Liaisons in 1988. In 1990, Malkovich played Port Moresby in The Sheltering Sky and in 1991 he appeared in Shadows and Fog. He also appeared in the 1992 film adaptation of John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men. In 1993, Malkovich became the narrator for the film Alive.
In 1996, Malkovich starred with Julia Roberts in the film Mary Reilly. He also appeared in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. His directorial film debut, The Dancer Upstairs, was released in 2002. Around the same time, he played Patricia Highsmith's anti-hero Tom Ripley in Ripley's Game. Later he appeared in such films as Changeling, Red, Secretariat, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and Red 2. Malkovich has also hosted three episodes of the NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live.
In 2008, Malkovich directed a theater production of Good Canary (in French) written by Zach Helm, with Cristiana Realli and Vincent Elbaz in the leading roles. He also directed a production of a newly adapted French-language version of Les Liaisons Dangereuses for the Théâtre de l'Atelier in Paris. He wrote a screenplay and starred in a movie called 100 Years directed by Robert Rodriguez.
In 2002 John Malkovich started his career as a fashion designer when he created his own fashion company, Mrs. Mudd. In 2003, he released menswear collection, "Uncle Kimono" and in 2010 he presented his second clothing line, "Technobohemian". He is also co-owner of the restaurant Bica do Sapato and Lux nightclub in Lisbon.
John Malkovich is an American actor, producer, and fashion designer who is famous for his performances in Places in the Heart, Empire of the Sun, Dangerous Liaisons, Of Mice and Men and Being John Malkovich. He has received Oscar nominations for Places In The Heart and In The Line Of Fire. Malkovich received Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award, National Board of Review Award and Primetime Emmy Award. In 2008 he received the St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award and also was awarded the Globe de Cristal Award. He also received the Zurich Film Festival Lifetime Honor Award and Evening Standard Theatre Award. In 2018, Malkovich was awarded the Ukrainian Order of Merit, 3rd class.
In an interview with the Toronto Star John Malkovich stated that he wouldn't say he is without spiritual belief particularly, or rather, specifically. He is not quite sure there's some great creator somehow controlling everything and giving people free will. He said that it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to him.
Politics
John Malkovich stated in a 2011 interview that he is not a political person and doesn't have an ideology. He said that he had not voted since George McGovern lost his presidential run in 1972.
Views
Quotations:
"I probably have more female friends than any man I've ever met. What I like about them is that almost always they're generally mentally tougher, and they're better listeners, and they're more capable of surviving things. And most of the women that I like have a haunted quality - they're sort of like women who live in a haunted house all by themselves."
"I've permitted myself to learn and to fail with some regularity. And that is probably the one thing I was given, and that I'm still grateful for."
"I wouldn't describe myself as lacking in confidence, but I would just say that - the ghosts you chase you never catch."
"You can't work in the movies. Movies are all about lighting. Very few filmmakers will concentrate on the story. You get very little rehearsal time, so anything you do onscreen is a kind of speed painting."
"We have a tendency to think everyone's idiotic and everyone's only doing something idiotic, and the world is controlled by a not-so-secret group of morons. There's great truth in that, I suppose, but then it's also not true."
Membership
John Malkovich is a member of the Actors' Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild.
Personality
John Malkovich possesses a great talent for creativity and self expression, typical of many accomplished writers, poets, actors and musicians. He is also witty, owns the gift for gab, and savors the limelight.
Interests
reading, music
Writers
William Faulkner
Connections
John Malkovich married actress Glenne Headly in 1982. They divorced after Malkovich became involved with Michelle Pfeiffer on the set of Dangerous Liaisons in 1988. In 1989, he started relationships with Nicoletta Peyran. They have two children, Amandine and Loewy.
Father:
Daniel Leon Malkovich
Daniel Leon Malkovich was a state conservation director and publisher of Outdoor Illinois, a conservation magazine.
Mother:
Joe Anne Malkovich
Joe Anne Malkovich owned The Benton Evening News, as well as Outdoor Illinois.
Brother:
Daniel Ewing Malkovich
(October 9, 1951 – February 18, 2011)
Sister:
Amanda Joe Malkovich
(March 23, 1960 – July 13, 2010)
Sister:
Rebecca Jane Malkovich
(April 25, 1961 – September 22, 2014)
Sister:
Melissa Malkovich
ex-wife:
Glenne Headly
Glenne Headly (March 13, 1955 – June 8, 2017) was an American actress who starred in such films as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Dick Tracy.