Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing (May 26, 1913 - August 11, 1994) was a British actor, perhaps best known today for his role as Grand Moff Tarkin in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
Cushing is also remembered for his work in the Hammer Horror films -- particularly his recurring roles as Dr Frankenstein in Hammer's Frankenstein films, and as Professor van Helsing in Hammer's Dracula films (opposite Christopher Lee as Dracula). In the mid-1960s, he played the eccentric human scientist Dr. Who in two movies (Dr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD) based on the television series Doctor Who. He was one of many stars to guest on the Morecambe and Wise show -- the standing joke in his case being the idea that he was never paid for his appearance.
Note: This profile was written in or before 2004.
Peter Cushing Facts
Birth Name | Peter Wilton Cushing |
Occupation | Actor |
Birthday | May 26, 1913 |
Sign | Gemini |
Birthplace | Kenley, England, United Kingdom |
Date of death | August 11, 1994 (age 81) |
Height | 5' 8" (1m73) How tall is Peter Cushing compared to you? |
Selected Filmography
Star Wars: A New Hope | ||
Psycho Circus | ||
Asylum | ||
Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection | ||
Madhouse | ||
Dr. Who and the Daleks | ||
Island Of Terror | ||
Top Secret! | ||
The Hammer Horror Series | ||
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