John Malkovich Portrait Session

In Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine,” John Malkovich’s Chris is an itinerant CIA officer weary from his travels. But Chris has got nothing on Malkovich's miles. Over Malkovich’s 50-year career, he’s performed live, by his count, in 47 countries. His role in “Wild Horse Nine” is a big-screen apogee for Malkovich. He’s favored to win his first Academy Award. But if Malkovich is experiencing a moment of public celebration at 72, it’s also a reminder that he’s seldom sat still long enough for the spotlight to linger. Instead, Malkovich has preferred an ever-moving, endlessly curious life on the road.