John Malkovich rescues tourist who slashed his throat in Toronto accident - The Province

Toronto — Actor John Malkovich played a starring role in the rescue of an Ohio tourist who fell and gashed his throat on scaffolding in Toronto.

Seventy-seven-year-old Jim Walpole of Defiance, Ohio, fell Thursday in Toronto while on a trans-Canadian trip.

Malkovich, who was appearing at a local theatre, applied pressure to slow the bleeding until medics arrived, Walpole told the Toronto Star. The injury required 10 stitches.

Ben Quinn, whose family owns a restaurant nearby, held Walpole's head. He said by phone Monday that Malkovich "had everything under control" quickly, didn't want attention and called later to check on Walpole.

A message seeking an update was left for Walpole on Monday. Representatives for Malkovich did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.