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Peter Cushing

Acting · 1913–1994 · Kenley, Surrey, England, UK

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.

Known for

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Star Wars

1977 · Grand Moff Tarkin

Top Secret!

7.1

Top Secret!

1984 · Bookstore Proprietor

Dracula

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Dracula

1958 · Doctor Van Helsing

The Hound of the Baskervilles

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The Hound of the Baskervilles

1959 · Sherlock Holmes

Tales from the Crypt

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Tales from the Crypt

1972 · Arthur Edward Grimsdyke

The Curse of Frankenstein

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The Curse of Frankenstein

1957 · Baron Victor Frankenstein

Horror Express

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Horror Express

1972 · Dr. Wells

The Mummy

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The Mummy

1959 · John Banning

The Brides of Dracula

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The Brides of Dracula

1960 · Dr. J. Van Helsing

The Vampire Lovers

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The Vampire Lovers

1970 · General von Spielsdorf

Asylum

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Asylum

1972 · Smith

Dracula A.D. 1972

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Dracula A.D. 1972

1972 · Professor Van Helsing

All acting credits136

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

2020 · (archive footage)

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.

2020 · (archive footage)

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014 · Sebastian Grisbane (archive footage) (uncredited)

Attack of the Octopus People

Attack of the Octopus People

2010 · Doctor Welles (archive footage)

The Story of Star Wars

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The Story of Star Wars

2004 · Grand Moff Tarkin (archive footage)

Dalekmania

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Dalekmania

1995 · Doctor Who (archive footage)

Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror

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Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror

1994 · Narrator (voice) / Self

Frankenstein Reborn

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Frankenstein Reborn

1993 · Victor's Grandfather (photo) (uncredited)

Innocent Blood

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Innocent Blood

1992 · Van Helsing (archive footage)

Dracula in the Movies

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Dracula in the Movies

1992 · (archive footage)

Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook

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Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook

1991 · Victor Frankenstein / Dr. Carl Victor (archive footage)

Halloween Monster Bash

Halloween Monster Bash

1991 · Dr. Wells (archive footage)

Biggles

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Biggles

1986 · Air Commodore Colonel William Raymond

Television

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Television

1985 · Series

The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes

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The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes

1985 · Sherlock Holmes (archive footage)

Top Secret!

7.1

Top Secret!

1984 · Bookstore Proprietor

Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

5.2

Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

1984 · Seneschal

Helen Keller: The Miracle Continues

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Helen Keller: The Miracle Continues

1984 · Professor Charles Copeland