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John Malkovich
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December 9, 1953 in Christopher, IL
Biography:One of the leading actors of his generation and an important figure in world cinema, "John Malkovich" made the term "icy calm" his trademark. After winning acclaim for his characterization of the scheming Vicomte de Valmont in "Dangerous Liaisons", he became associated with a series of roles that, to put it plainly, essentially required him to be an evil bastard.

The product of a large, highly intellectual family, Malkovich was born December 9, 1953, in Christopher, IL. Initially a portly youth, he underwent a self-imposed physical transformation, emerging as a star high school athlete. He went on to attend Eastern Illinois University, where he originally aspired to be a professional environmentalist. With his friend "Gary Sinise", Malkovich helped co-found Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre in 1976. Seven years later, he won an Obie award when the Steppenwolf production of "Sam Shepard"'s True West was... Full Biography

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Cast members from the film, "Burn After Reading," from left, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton and Brad...
King Galbatorix (John Malkovich)) makes a point to his minion, the sorcerer Durza (Robert Carlyle),...
King Galbatorix (John Malkovich) awaits word of the Dragon Rider's demise in "Eragon"
John Malkovich, left, and Angelina Jolie in "Changeling" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
John Malkovich, left, and Angelina Jolie in "Changeling" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
John Malkovich in "Gardens of the Night"(City Lights Pictures)
John Malkovich in "Gardens of the Night." (City Lights)
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