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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5 wins & 1 nomination.
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Actor (130 credits)
Actor (130 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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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (7 credits)
Thanks (7 credits)
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Self (32 credits)
Self (32 credits)
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Archive footage (64 credits)
Archive footage (64 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in "Biography" USA Summer Stock See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 11 Print Biographies | 4 Interviews | 12 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 is little chance for a person to exercise the imagination today in this complex, programmed society we have. See more »Trivia:
He was considered for the roles of Dr. Hans Fallada, Sir Percy Heseltine and Dr. Armstrong in Lifeforce (1985). See more »Trademark:
Many roles in Hammer Horror films See more »Star Sign:
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