8.2
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Acting
Peter Cushing
- Born
- Died
- (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- Kenley, Surrey, England, UK
- Credits
- 151 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.2
Movie
7.5
Movie
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
7.1
Movie
Top Secret!
7.2
Movie
Dracula
6.8
Movie
The Hound of the Baskervilles
6.8
Movie
The Curse of Frankenstein
6.8
Movie
Tales from the Crypt
6.3
Movie
Horror Express
7.4
Movie
Hamlet
6.7
Movie
The Mummy
6.7
Movie
The Brides of Dracula
6.4
Movie
The Vampire Lovers
6.0
Movie
Asylum
6.0
Movie
Dracula A.D. 1972
6.5
Movie
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
6.4
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The House That Dripped Blood
6.4
Movie
The Gorgon
5.6
Movie
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Acting credits 149
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A. Film | (archive footage) |
| 2020 | The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault Film | (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Peter Cushing: In His Own Words Film | Himself |
| 2017 | Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer Productions Film | Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage) |
| 2014 | Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films Film | Sebastian Grisbane (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2010 | Attack of the Octopus People Film | Doctor Welles (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Fanex Files: Hammer Films Film | Self |
| 2007 | Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | The Story of Star Wars Film | Grand Moff Tarkin (archive footage) |
| 1995 | Dalekmania Film | Doctor Who (archive footage) |
| 1994 | The World of Hammer TV | Self (archive footage) (11 ep) |
| 1994 | Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror Film | Narrator (voice) / Self |
| 1993 | Frankenstein Reborn Film | Victor's Grandfather (photo) (uncredited) |
| 1992 | Innocent Blood Film | Van Helsing (archive footage) |
| 1992 | Dracula in the Movies Film | (archive footage) |
| 1991 | Halloween Monster Bash Film | Dr. Wells (archive footage) |
| 1991 | Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook Film | Victor Frankenstein / Dr. Carl Victor (archive footage) |
| 1989 | Peter Cushing: A One Way Ticket to Hollywood Film | Himself |
| 1987 | Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood Film | Self |
| 1986 | Biggles Film | Air Commodore Colonel William Raymond |
| 1985 | Television TV | (1 ep) |
| 1985 | The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes Film | Sherlock Holmes (archive footage) |
| 1984 | The Masks of Death Film | Sherlock Holmes |
| 1984 | Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Film | Seneschal |
| 1984 | Top Secret! Film | Bookstore Proprietor |
| 1984 | Helen Keller: The Miracle Continues Film | Professor Charles Copeland |
| 1983 | House of the Long Shadows Film | Sebastian Grisbane |
| 1982 | Wogan TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1981 | Black Jack Film | Sir Thomas Bedford |
| 1981 | Mystery on Monster Island Film | William T. Kolderup |
| 1980 | A Tale of Two Cities Film | Dr. Alexander Manette |
| 1980 | Hammer House of Horror TV | Martin Blueck (1 ep) |
| 1979 | A Touch of the Sun Film | Commissioner Potts |
| 1979 | Arabian Adventure Film | Wazir Al Wuzara |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected TV | Von Baden (1 ep) |
| 1979 | The Horror Show Film | (archive footage) |
| 1979 | Son of Hitler Film | Heinrich Haussner |
| 1979 | The Detour Film | Narrator |
| 1977 | The Standard Film | Baron Hackenberg |
| 1977 | The Uncanny Film | Wilbur Gray (segment "Montreal 1977") |
| 1977 | Shock Waves Film | SS Commander |
| 1977 | Star Wars Film | Grand Moff Tarkin |
| 1976 | The New Avengers TV | Von Claus (1 ep) |
| 1976 | The Great Houdinis Film | Conan Doyle |
| 1976 | The Devil's Men Film | Baron Corofax |
| 1976 | At the Earth's Core Film | Dr. Abner Perry |
| 1976 | Trial by Combat Film | Sir Edward Gifford |
| 1975 | Space: 1999 TV | Raan (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Legend of the Werewolf Film | Prof. Paul |
| 1975 | The Ghoul Film | Dr. Lawrence |
| 1975 | Fists of Fire Film | Self |
| 1974 | Shatter Film | Paul Rattwood |
| 1974 | Tender Dracula Film | MacGregor |
| 1974 | The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires Film | Professor Lawrence Van Helsing |
| 1974 | Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell Film | Baron Victor Frankenstein aka Dr. Carl Victor |
| 1974 | The Zoo Gang TV | Judge Gautier (1 ep) |
| 1974 | The Beast Must Die Film | Dr. Christopher Lundgren |
| 1974 | Madhouse Film | Herbert Flay |
| 1974 | From Beyond the Grave Film | The Proprietor |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Film | Actor's Assistant |
| 1941 | 49th Parallel Film | Props |