Peter Cushing
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 Doct
Born
May 26, 1913
Kenley, Surrey, England, UK
Died
Aug 11, 1994
Known For
Acting
Movies
130 acting
2 crew
Popularity
2.7
Known For
Star Wars
1977
as Grand Moff Tarkin
Top Secret!
1984
as Bookstore Proprietor
Dracula
1958
as Doctor Van Helsing
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
1974
as Professor Lawrence Van Helsing
Tales from the Crypt
1972
as Arthur Edward Grimsdyke
Innocent Blood
1992
as Van Helsing (archive footage)
The Curse of Frankenstein
1957
as Baron Victor Frankenstein
Horror Express
1972
as Dr. Wells
The Brides of Dracula
1960
as Dr. J. Van Helsing
The Vampire Lovers
1970
as General von Spielsdorf
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