Veteran star honored in Venice for cynical CIA officer performanceLast updated: September 12, 2026 | 22:521 MIN READUS actor John Malkovich AFP US actor John Malkovich won the best actor award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for playing a cynical CIA officer in the dark comedy Wild Horse Nine."I am humbled to be chosen for this award which has been given to so many wonderful actors," said the 72-year-old star of Dangerous Liaisons, who was not in attendance at the ceremony but sent a videotaped message. Also In This PackageGet Updates on Topics You Choose