Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Director & Producer; Known for "Being John Malkovich," "In the Line of Fire" & "Dangerous Liaisons"
John Malkovich Biography
John Malkovich is an actor, director, and producer known for his work in film, television, and theater. 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 began his career as a charter member of Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago before moving to New York City to appear in a Steppenwolf production of the Sam Shepard play "True West," directed by Gary Sinise, for which he won an Obie Award. He made his Broadway debut as Biff in the revival of the Arthur Miller play "Death of a Salesman," later reprising the role in a television film adaptation that earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
Malkovich transitioned to film with "Places in the Heart," portraying a blind man, a performance that earned him his first Academy Award nomination. His cinematic breakthrough came with his role as Vicomte de Valmont in "Dangerous Liaisons." Throughout his career, Malkovich has become known for portraying complex, morally ambiguous, and intellectual characters, including a psychopathic assassin in "In the Line of Fire" opposite Clint Eastwood, and a self-referential performance in "Being John Malkovich," directed by Spike Jonze. He received another Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for "In the Line of Fire."
In addition to acting, Malkovich has directed and produced films and theater productions. He made his directorial film debut with "The Dancer Upstairs" and earned the Molière Award for best director for his theater production of "Good Canary." He has produced films such as "Ghost World," "Juno," and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." His other Emmy-nominated roles include portraying Herman J. Mankiewicz in "RKO 281" and Charles Talleyrand in "Napoléon." Malkovich's television work includes appearances in "Crossbones," "Billions," "The New Pope," and "Space Force."
Malkovich's career spans costume dramas, studio thrillers, independent films, and animated features. He has appeared in the Apple TV+ series "The New Look" and the Netflix series "Ripley." He also starred in A24's psychological horror film "Opus," playing a pop star-turned-cult leader, and appeared in the action-comedy "Sacrifice" alongside Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, and Salma Hayek. In 2026, he starred in "Wild Horse Nine." With more than 100 film and television credits, Malkovich is recognized for his contributions to acting, film production, and theater direction.
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John Malkovich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Malkovich for your event is available upon request. John Malkovich generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Avantika Vandanapu, Jeff Perry, Larry Kasanoff, Ruth E. Carter and Taika Waititi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Malkovich for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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