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Peter Bull
Peter Cecil Bull, DSC (21 March 1912 – 20 May 1984) was a British actor who graced various supporting roles in films including The African Queen, Tom Jones, and Dr. Strangelove. He was the fourth and youngest son of William Bull, later Sir William Bull, 1st Baronet, and a Member of Parliament for Hammersmith. Born and educated in London, Bull's first professional stage appearance was in If I Were You at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1933. Bull also served in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War, where he achieved the rank of lieutenant commander and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Bull was a close friend of renowned actor Alec Guinness, whom he met during his military training. Post-war, Bull returned to acting and worked in both film and theater. His portrayal of Alexi de Sadesky, the Soviet Ambassador, in Dr. Strangelove is one of his acclaimed roles. Apart from acting, Bull also owned a zodiac-themed shop in Notting Hill Gate, and was an avid collector of teddy bears, publishing several books on the subject. He also authored a non-fiction book about his WW II experiences and several memoirs. Bull passed away from a heart attack in London on 20 May 1984.
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Given Name: Peter Cecil Bull
Born: London, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: March 21, 1912
Occupations: Actor, Author
Years Active: 1936-1984
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Movies Featuring Peter Bull
The African Queen
Sabotage
Doctor Dolittle
Quiet Wedding
Girl Stroke Boy
Saraband for Dead Lovers
Woman Hater
The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
Strange Stories
The Tempest
The Executioner
Goodbye Again
Up the Front
The Green Man
Beau Brummell
Lock Up Your Daughters
The Horse’s Mouth
Who Done It?
The Old Dark House
I’ll Get You for This
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
They Made Me a Fugitive
Tom Thumb
Footsteps in the Fog
As You Like It
The Beloved Vagabond
The Rebel
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
The Brute
Great Expectations
Malta Story
Young Man’s Fancy
Scrooge
Contraband
Licensed to Kill
Salute the Toff
The Ware Case
The Intelligence Men
Oliver Twist
Non-Stop New York
Marie Antoinette
Lady Caroline Lamb
You Must Be Joking
The Captain’s Paradise
Joseph Andrews
Career Timeline
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1965
Licensed to Kill
Masterman
The Intelligence Men
Philippe
You Must Be Joking
Ferocious Man in Library
1953
Strange Stories
Captain Breen ('Strange Journey')
Malta Story
Flying Officer
The Captain’s Paradise
Kalikan firing-squad officer
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