Peter Cushing (1913–1994) |
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Peter Wilton Cushing was born on May 26, 1913 in Kenley, Surrey, England, to Nellie Maria (King) and George Edward Cushing, a quantity surveyor. He and his older brother David were raised first in Dulwich Village, a south London suburb, and then later back in Surrey. At an early age, Cushing was attracted to acting, inspired by his favorite aunt, ...
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Died:(age 81) in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK |
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4 wins & 1 nomination.
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Actor (131 credits)
Actor (131 credits)
1973
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
(TV Series)
Count Gerard De Merret
Count Gerard De Merret
- La Grande Breteche
(1973)
... Count Gerard De Merret
1968
Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
- The Blue Carbuncle
(1968)
... Sherlock Holmes
- The Sign of Four
(1968)
... Sherlock Holmes
- The Solitary Cyclist
(1968)
... Sherlock Holmes
- Shoscombe Old Place
(1968)
... Sherlock Holmes
- Wisteria Lodge
(1968)
... Sherlock Holmes
1963
The Spread of the Eagle
(TV Mini-Series)
Caius Cassius
Caius Cassius
- The Revenge: Julius Caesar Acts 4 and 5
(1963)
... Caius Cassius
- The Fifteenth: Julius Caesar Acts 2, 3 and 4
(1963)
... Caius Cassius
- The Colossus: Julius Caesar Acts 1 and 2
(1963)
... Caius Cassius
1962
The Devil's Agent
(scenes deleted)
1962
Drama 61-67
(TV Series)
Frederick James Parsons
Frederick James Parsons
- Drama '62: Peace with Terror
(1962)
... Frederick James Parsons
1951-1957
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Mr. Manningham / David Preston / The Prime Minister / ...
Mr. Manningham / David Preston / The Prime Minister / ...
- Gaslight
(1957)
... Mr. Manningham
- Home at Seven
(1956)
... David Preston
- The Moment of Truth
(1955)
... The Prime Minister
- The Creature
(1955)
... Dr. John Rollason
- Nineteen Eighty-Four
(1954)
... Winston Smith
1953
Epitaph for a Spy
(TV Mini-Series)
Josef Vadassey
Josef Vadassey
- Epitaph
(1953)
... Josef Vadassey
- All Men Are Liars
(1953)
... Josef Vadassey
- Ultimatum
(1953)
... Josef Vadassey
- Violence
(1953)
... Josef Vadassey
- Go Spy the Land
(1953)
... Josef Vadassey
1952
Pride and Prejudice
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Darcy
Mr. Darcy
- Episode #1.6
(1952)
... Mr. Darcy
- Episode #1.5
(1952)
... Mr. Darcy
- Episode #1.4
(1952)
... Mr. Darcy
- Episode #1.3
(1952)
... Mr. Darcy
- Episode #1.2
(1952)
... Mr. Darcy
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Art department (1 credit)
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Thanks (7 credits)
Thanks (7 credits)
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Self (31 credits)
Self (31 credits)
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Archive footage (62 credits)
Archive footage (62 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in "The Ghost Train" USA Summer Stock See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 11 Print Biographies | 3 Interviews | 10 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 11 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
Galleries, Features celebrating the life and career. Founded 1956 | Peter Cushing Museum & AssociationHeight:
5' 11½" (1.82 m)
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There are all sorts of reasons why I don't do much work in the theater, the main one being that after two performances I feel I've given all I can. I hate repetition, I really do. It's like asking a painter to paint he same picture every day of his life. See more »Trivia:
He was known among his colleagues for his gentle and gentlemanly demeanour, as well as his professionalism and rigorous preparation as an actor. Cushing once said he would learn his parts "from cover to cover" before filming began. His co-stars and colleagues often spoke of his politeness, charm, old-fashioned manners and sense of humour. While working, he actively provided feedback and ... See more »Star Sign:
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