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Peter Ustinov
Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov was a British actor, director, and writer born on 16 April 1921. Recognized internationally as a raconteur, he featured on television talk shows and lecture circuits for much of his career. He received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. Ustinov displayed a unique cultural versatility, often earning him the accolade of a Renaissance man. His work in movies such as Spartacus (1960), Topkapi (1964), Quo Vadis (1951), The Sundowners (1960), and Hot Millions (1968) enjoyed widespread acclaim. Ustinov was also known as an intellectual and diplomat, holding several academic posts and serving as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and president of the World Federalist Movement (WFM).
Born Peter Alexander Freiherr von Ustinov in London, he had a challenging childhood marked by the constant fighting between his parents. Despite this, he established himself quickly in the theatre, going on to star with the likes of Humphrey Bogart in films. His cultural diversity allowed him to take on diverse roles, ranging from leading in propaganda films during World War II to dedicating his later years to work for UNICEF. His significant contributions earned him knighthood in 1990, and his autobiography, 'Dear Me', is a well-received examination of his life. Ustinov died of heart failure in 2004.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Peter Alexander Freiherr von Ustinov
Born: London, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: April 16, 1921
Occupations: Actor, Director, Writer
Years Active: 1938-2004
Children: 4
Spouses: Isolde Denham, Suzanne Cloutier, Helene du Lau d'Allemans
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Awards and Nominations Received by Peter Ustinov
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)
SpartacusMovies Featuring Peter Ustinov
Lorenzo's Oil
The Great Muppet Caper
Evil Under the Sun
Death on the Nile
Logan's Run
Luther
Blackbeard's Ghost
Quo Vadis
The Sundowners
We're No Angels
Victoria & Albert
Charlie Chaplin: The Forgotten Years
Salem Witch Trials
The Making of Agatha Christie’s ‘Evil Under the Sun’
Night of 100 Stars
Grendel Grendel Grendel
Doctor Snuggles
Memed My Hawk
An Audience with Peter Ustinov
Appointment with Death
The Secret Identity of Jack the Ripper
Around the World in 80 Days
The French Revolution
Granpa
Dead Man’s Folly
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Thirteen at Dinner
Murder in Three Acts
Peep and the Big Wide World
Parkinson at 50
Murder in Three Acts
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Topkapi
The New Lot
Vice Versa
The Egyptian
The Comedians
Barefoot in Athens
Everyman
Tarka the Otter
Billy Budd
School for Secrets
The Old Curiosity Shop
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Beau Brummell
Metamorphoses
The Goose Steps Out
Lola Montès
Hotel Sahara
The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
The Mouse and His Child
Hot Millions
Romanoff and Juliet
Viva Max!
The Magic Box
Odette
Jesus of Nazareth
Lady L
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
Women of the World
Ashanti
Double Murder
Alice in Wonderland
Death on the Nile: Making of Featurette
The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet
Treasure of Matecumbe
Julie’s Christmas Special
The Purple Taxi
The Comedians in Africa
The Mermaid Frolics
The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
After Mein Kampf
Animal Farm
Le Plaisir
The True Glory
The Spies
Max par Marcel: Lola Montès
Hammersmith Is Out
Stiff Upper Lips
The Thief of Baghdad
Career Timeline
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1995
The Old Curiosity Shop
Grandfather
The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet
Grandfather / Phoenix (voice)
1988
An Audience with Peter Ustinov
Self
Appointment with Death
Hercule Poirot
The Secret Identity of Jack the Ripper
Self - Host
Peep and the Big Wide World
Narrator (voice)
1986
Dead Man’s Folly
Hercule Poirot
Murder in Three Acts
Hercule Poirot
Murder in Three Acts
Hercule Poirot
1982
Evil Under the Sun
The Making of Agatha Christie’s ‘Evil Under the Sun’
Hercuele Poirot
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1981
The Great Muppet Caper
Grendel Grendel Grendel
Grendel (voice)
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Charlie Chan
1978
Death on the Nile
Metamorphoses
Narrator (voice)
Death on the Nile: Making of Featurette
Self / Hercule Poirot
The Thief of Baghdad
The Caliph
1977
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Sergeant Markov
The Mouse and His Child
Manny the Rat (voice)
Double Murder
Harry Hellman
The Purple Taxi
Taubelman
The Mermaid Frolics
Self
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