John Malkovich saved a man’s life in Toronto over the weekend.
According to the CBC Toronto News, the 59-year old movie star was walking around the city on Thursday when he heard a cry for help and found 77-year old Jim Walpole had fallen on the sidewalk, badly cutting open his neck.
With wife Marilyn pleading for help from bystanders, Malkovich showed up and took over “just like a doctor,” she said, using a scarf to apply pressure and stop the bleeding.
Said Jim later, of Malkovich and a local restaurant owner who also helped out in his time of need:
“They were so helpful, so wonderful. I asked, ‘What’s your name?’ He said, ‘John.’ And I didn’t ask the last name ’cause I didn’t figure I’d remember it anyhow.”
Jim was transported to the hospital by ambulance and received 10 stitches there.
Marilyn said she did not recognize the Academy Award winner at the time… but is now a fan for life.
“I’m going to watch all [his movies] that I can,” she said.