Peter Cushing's biography

Peter Wilton Cushing is 81 years old actor born at Kenley. He was born on Monday 26th of May 1913. He is often nicknamed as Peter Wilton Cushing, Peter Cushing. According to year of birth 1913 Peter belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 26th of May means he is Gemini. Gemini is a dual sign of Zodiac Belt. One born with this rising sign is very dual and creative in nature with lots of verbosity. They are the most expressive people as they love talking.

Peter is white british. Peter is citizen of United Kingdom. Peter is roman catholic. Peter´s primary profession is to be actor. You can know Peter also as explorer, painter, character actor, stage actor, film actor. He is recently known as television actor.

Peter Cushing's schools

We found 3 schools Peter attended. Complete list of schools: Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Shoreham College, Purley High School for Boys.

Peter Cushing's career

His main focus is to be actor. Peter is famous thanks to Van Helsing in the Hammer films Gran Moff Talkin in "Star Wars. You could see him also in The Ghoul.

Is Peter Cushing gay ?

He is known to be straight.

How did Peter Cushing die

Peter died on on Thursday 11th of August 1994 when he was 81 years old at Canterbury. Peter Cushings death was caused by cancer - prostate. It happend like natural causes.

Awards and competitions

Peter Cushing's Awards

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1989 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to drama.
He appeared in three films nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: Hamlet (1948), Moulin Rouge (1952) and Star Wars (1977). Hamlet won Best Picture.

What else you don't know about Peter Cushing ?

Peter´s middle name is Wilton. He likes to spend time in: Tudor Rooms Canterbury,Kent.

What Peter Cushing has done for a first time

He had appeared as Osric in Hamlet (1948). This was also his first film with Christopher Lee. Alec Guinness also played Osric in John Gielgud's 1934 theatrical production. Cushing, Lee and Guinness all later appeared in the Star Wars films.

Peter Cushing's quotes

Who wants to see me as Hamlet? Very few. But millions want to see me as Frankenstein so that's the one I do.
If I played Hamlet, they'd call it a horror film.
Teeth are a vitally important part of an actor's equipment. I have over 30 toothbrushes at home and always keep a good supply at the studio.
I hate the word 'hate'.
[on the wig he had to wear for Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974)] It made me look like Helen Hayes.
"You have to have a sense of humour, darling, to be alive. Even a bit mad. It helps to be mad." - (1991)
There is little chance for a person to exercise the imagination today in this complex, programmed society we have.
"You cannot make a film like this without integrity. To make the audiences believe in you, you must believe utterly in what you are doing." - (1972)
My criterion for accepting a role isn't based on what I would like to do. I try to consider what the audience would like to see me do and I thought kids would adore Star Wars (1977).
As far back as I can remember, I had a passion for 'dressing up' and playing games of 'Let's Pretend', which are, of course, the basic principals of acting, and if you are lucky enough, you get paid for so doing, hard work though it may be.
When Helen passed on six years ago I lost the only joy in life that I ever wanted. She was my whole life and without her there is no meaning. I am simply killing time, so to speak, until that wonderful day when we are together again.
Television is rather a frightening business. But I get all the relaxation I want from my collection of model soldiers.
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.
An actor's job is to entertain and I'm glad to say that my films succeeded in that respect.
[on Vincent Price] A dear, charming man with a great sense of humor. Strictly a professional, who cares far more about his work than he allows the public to know. I am extremely fond of him and bask in his gentle kindness and warmth.
[advice to Simon Ward, who was delivering his lines at an urgent pace] Now you know, dear boy, that at the end of every line leave a very tiny gap so they can get the scissors in.
[on The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)] No-one had any idea it would be successful. It took the world by storm. The whole thing only cost 65,000 pounds. You wouldn't be able to get a lead actor for that today.
If I feel I can't put out 100 percent, it's not really fair to anyone who's come to watch for me to go on creaking around. You need such energy. I love it, mind you. But you've got to be like athlete Zola Budd to work, which I'm not.

Peter Cushing's height, body shape, eye color

Lets describe how Peter Cushing looks. We will focus on his height, body shape, eye color and hair color. Peter is tall as 6' 0" (183 cm). Body build is slim. His eyes are tinted blue. Peter´s hair is shade of brown - dark.

Peter Cushing