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John Malkovich is an American citizen born in Christopher, Illinois, in 1953. His family roots trace back to Europe, with Croatian heritage from his father’s side and Anglo-German descent on his mother’s.

Early Days in Theater

Growing up in a large family with an older brother and three younger sisters, Malkovich developed an early interest in the arts. During his high school years, he acted in various theater productions and was also part of a folk gospel group, performing at churches and community events.

Later, at university, he founded his own theater company, taking on roles as both a director and an actor. He joined the Steppenwolf Theater Company in the mid-1970s, where over six years, he directed, acted, and managed the set design for over fifty productions, including “Death of a Salesman,” earning his first prestigious awards during this period.

Two Flourishing Decades

After some initial television appearances, Malkovich achieved the remarkable feat of being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for one of his very first feature films, “Places in the Heart” by Robert Benton.

This marked the beginning of a prestigious international career, filled with numerous awards. However, despite critical and public successes during the 1980s and 1990s, his filmography from 2000 to 2025, although extensive with over 70 feature films, includes few standout movies.

Thus, our quiz today will focus on the first, more flourishing part of this unique actor’s career, challenging you to identify nine films from just a single image. Let the game begin!