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Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Died at 113

born May 26, 1913

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Peter Wilton Cushing, OBE (26 May 1913 – 11 August 1994) was an English actor, known for his many appearances in Hammer Films, in which he played Baron Frankenstein and Dr. Van Helsing, amongst many other roles, often appearing opposite Christopher Lee, and occasionally Vincent Price. A familiar face on both sides of the Atlantic, his most famous roles outside of "Hammer Horror" include his many appearances as Sherlock Holmes, as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars (1977) and as the mysterious Doctor Who in Doctor Who and the Daleks and Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD in 1965 and 1966, two cinema films based on the television series Doctor Who.

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Peter Cushing has been suggested to play 825 roles. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best.

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Best & Worst of Star Wars

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In Memory of...

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Best Villains

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Best & Worst of Star Wars

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Best Villains

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Best Actor

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Best & Worst of Horror

Best Actor

Best Actor

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Suggestions

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Celebrities You Wish Were Still Alive

Suggestions

Suggestions

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Best Van Helsing

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Best & Worst of Horror

Best Van Helsing

Best Van Helsing

Peter Cushing

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Sherlock Holmes

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The Perfect Sherlock Holmes Movie

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

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Best Actor

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Best & Worst of Star Wars

Best Actor

Best Actor

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Rest in Peace

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Star Wars (2021-2025)

Rest in Peace

Rest in Peace

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Professor Snape

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Harry Potter (1980's)

Professor Snape

Professor Snape

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Best Deceased Actors

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Best Deceased Actors

Best Deceased Actors

Best Deceased Actors

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Best Dr. Frankenstein

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Best & Worst of Horror

Best Dr. Frankenstein

Best Dr. Frankenstein

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The Old Mentor

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The Perfect 80's Fantasy Movie

The Old Mentor

The Old Mentor

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Resurrected CGI Character

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The Perfect 2020's Multi-Billion Dollar Crappy Reboot

Resurrected CGI Character

Resurrected CGI Character

Peter Cushing

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Professor Abraham Van Helsing

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The Perfect Dracula Movie

Professor Abraham Van Helsing

Professor Abraham Van Helsing

Peter Cushing

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Alfred

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Burton-Schumacher BATMAN series (1989-1997) alternate cast

Alfred

Alfred

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Underrated Actor

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Underrated & Overrated Actors

Underrated Actor

Underrated Actor

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Sherlock Holmes

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Best Portrayal of a Character

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

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Abraham Van Helsing

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The Perfect Dracula Movie

Abraham Van Helsing

Abraham Van Helsing

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Star Wars

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Best Actor By Movie/ Show

Star Wars

Star Wars

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Actors Who Have Passed (R.I.P.)

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Who is your favourite?

Actors Who Have Passed (R.I.P.)

Actors Who Have Passed (R.I.P.)

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Deceased Actors by Franchise

Star Wars

Star Wars

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Jacob Marley

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A Christmas Carol (Perfect Version)

Jacob Marley

Jacob Marley

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Sherlock Holmes

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Best Actor by Role

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

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Alfred Pennyworth

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Alternate Casting: Batman '89

Alfred Pennyworth

Alfred Pennyworth

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