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Personal Info

Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 26, 1913
Died
August 11, 1994 (at 81 years old)
Place of Birth
Kenley, Surrey, England, UK
Popularity
2.2
Available Movies
7 released

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Peter Cushing

Also known as: ピーター・カッシング, Peter Wilton Cushing

Actor Kenley, Surrey, England, UK 28
5 Awards

About Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing was born on 26 May 1913 in Kenley, Surrey, England, UK. Peter Cushing passed away on 11 August 1994 at the age of 81. We have 7 films with Peter Cushing available. Among Peter Cushing's most popular films: Star Wars, Torture Garden, Top Secret!, Dracula, The Curse of Frankenstein.

Peter Wilton Cushing, OBE (26 May 1913 – 11 August 1994) was an English actor, known for his many appearances in Hammer Films, in which he played Baron Frankenstein and Dr. Van Helsing, amongst many other roles, often appearing opposite Christopher Lee, and occasionally Vincent Price. A familiar face on both sides of the Atlantic, his most famous roles outside of "Hammer Horror" include his many appearances as Sherlock Holmes, as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars (1977) and as the mysterious Doctor Who in Doctor Who and the Daleks and Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD in 1965 and 1966, two cinema films based on the television series Doctor Who.

Fun Facts About Peter Cushing

Trivia #1

His acting career spanned over six decades and included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles.

Trivia #2

He achieved recognition for his leading performances in the Hammer Productions horror films from the 1950s to 1970s and as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars (1977).

Trivia #3

Peter Wilton Cushing was an English actor.

Best Known Films of Peter Cushing

Career Statistics - Peter Cushing

7
Total Credits
45
Years Active
1940 - 1984
7.2
Avg. Movie Rating
2.2
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor: 7
Top Genres
Horror (3) Science Fiction (2) Comedy (2) Action (1) Adventure (1)

Awards & Nominations Peter Cushing

5
Wins
1
Nominations

Major Awards
BAFTA

Frequent Co-Stars of Peter Cushing

Best Movies with Peter Cushing

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Peter Cushing has 7 films released between 1940 and 1984.

Star Wars (1977) 8.6

Star Wars

1977

Grand Moff Tarkin

Top Secret! (1984) 7.2

Top Secret!

1984

Bookstore Propriet...

Dracula (1958) 7.2

Dracula

1958

Doctor Van Helsing

The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) 7.0

The Curse of Frankenstein

1957

Baron Victor Frank...

Torture Garden (1967) 6.2

Torture Garden

1967

Lancelot Canning (...