The Untold Truth Of John Malkovich

Almost as well known for his eccentricities as he is for his acting, John Malkovich has led a fascinating life both on and off the screen. His talent as an actor is undeniable, and he’s played characters as varied as Biff Loman in “Death of a Salesman” and Charles Talleyrand in “Napoleon”. His break came when he played the devious Vicomte Sébastien de Valmont in “Dangerous Liaisons,” a role that could have typecast him as a villain. Fortunately, he was able to break way from any preconceived notions by his talent and his range in other roles. 

Regardless of his skill as an actor, Malkovich is also well known for his odd personality and charisma. The very uniqueness of him led director Spike Jonze and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman to create the cult masterpiece “Being John Malkovich,” a film in which the very premise is the desire for an assortment of oddballs to briefly live their lives as the famous actor. While every actor has their quirks, it would take some doing to match some of the things Malkovich has done. Here is the untold truth of John Malkovich.