Peter Wilton Cushing, OBE was an English actor best known for his roles in the Hammer Productions horror films of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, as well as his performance as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars (1977). His acting career spanned over six decades and included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles. Born in Kenley, Surrey, Cushing made his stage debut in 1935 and spent three years at a repertory theatre before moving to Hollywood to pursue a film career.
Peter Cushing
Active - 1939 - Present |
Birth - May 26, 1913 |
Death - Aug 11, 1994 |
Genres - Horror, Drama, Action-Adventure, Documentary, Thriller
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Subgenres - Vampire Film, Monster Film, Biographical Film, Comedy Horror, Erotic Film
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Vampire Film, Monster Film, Biographical Film, Comedy Horror, Erotic Film, Historical Film, Anime Film, LGBT-Related Film, Martial Arts Film, Medieval Film, Parody Film, Spy Film, Zombie Film, Alien Invasion, Apocalyptic Film, Black Comedy Film, Buddy Film, Christmas Film, Comedy Drama, Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Epic Film, Ghost Film, Heist Film, Magic Realist Film, Psychological Horror Film, Rockumentary, Slasher Film, Space Opera, Supernatural Horror Film, Swashbuckler Film, Sword And Sorcery, Sword-And-Sandal Film, Werewolf Film