Peter Cushing

Movie Actor

Birthday May 26, 1913

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Surrey, England

DEATH DATE Aug 11, 1994 (81)

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About

He appeared in several horror films and was in Lawrence Olivier's Hamlet. As a Hammer Film actor, he portrayed Baron Frankenstein, Dr. Van Helsing, and Sherlock Holmes.

Before Fame

His first job was as a surveyor's assistant in Surrey, England.

Trivia

He appeared in Star Wars and portrayed The Doctor in Dr. Who films in 1965 & 1966.

Family Life

He married actress Helen Beck in 1943. Their marriage lasted until her death in 1970.

Associated With

He became best friends with Christopher Lee.