Peter Finch (I) (1916–1977) |
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Despite being one of the finest actors of his generation, Peter Finch will be remembered as much for his reputation as a hard-drinking, hell-raising womanizer as for his performances on the screen. He was born in London in 1916 and went to live in Sydney, Australia, at the age of ten. There, he worked in a series of dead-end jobs before taking up ...
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Died:(age 60) in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (57 credits)
Actor (57 credits)
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"A Town Like Alice" with Virginia Mckenna Set in Malaya, Britain and Australia Additional notes :- Was Oscar nominated and winner in 1956, and in the English - Australian world a real favorite. I would rank it alongside "Network" perhaps his finest and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" from an Australian perspective at least! See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 5 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 5 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Gnr.Peter Finch | William MitchellHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Hollywood must have been terrific once. See more »Trivia:
Was discovered by Laurence Olivier in 1948 when Olivier and his theatrical company, which included his wife Vivien Leigh, were conducting a tour of Australia, Olivier signed the young Aussie to a personal contract and Finch became part of Olivier's theatrical company, traveling back to London with his new employer. He then proceeded to cuckold his mentor and employer by bedding Olivier's wife. ... See more »Nickname:
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