Peter O'Toole
British-Irish actor (1932–2013)
1932 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
British-Irish actor (1932–2013)
Born
August 2, 1932
Died
2013 (age ~81)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, writer, stage actor
United KingdomBorn in LeedsDied in Wellington Hospital, London
1932
Born in Leeds (1932-08-02)
1952
EducationStudied at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (1952–1955)
1962
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1962
AwardGolden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor
1963
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1963
AwardAbout
Peter James O'Toole was an Irish actor known for his leading roles on stage and screen. His numerous accolades include the Academy Honorary Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.
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Who is Peter O'Toole?+
Peter James O'Toole was an Irish actor known for his leading roles on stage and screen. His numerous accolades include the Academy Honorary Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter O'Toole born?+
Peter O'Toole was born on August 2, 1932.
When did Peter O'Toole die?+
Peter O'Toole died in 2013, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Peter
Peter — August 2, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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