Peter Cushing - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 26, 1913 |
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| Died | August 11, 1994 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Kenley, Surrey, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Peter Cushing's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | His performances in Hammer Horror films (notably as Dr. Van Helsing and Baron Frankenstein), Sherlock Holmes adaptations, and as Grand Moff Tarkin in 'Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope'. |
Intro
Peter Cushing was a renowned English actor, celebrated for his roles in classic horror films produced by Hammer Films, as well as for portraying Grand Moff Tarkin in 'Star Wars' (1977). He was widely respected for his versatility and presence on stage and screen.
Early Life & Background
Peter Cushing was born on May 26, 1913, in Kenley, Surrey, England. He attended Shoreham College and displayed early interests in acting, inspired partly by his aunt, who was a stage actress. Cushing pursued drama formally by attending the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Dr. Van Helsing and Baron Frankenstein in Hammer Horror films (1957–1974)
- Starred as Sherlock Holmes in several television adaptations (1968–1976)
- Played Grand Moff Tarkin in 'Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope' (1977)
- Appeared in numerous British film and television productions throughout his five-decade career
Trivia
- A wax figure of Peter Cushing exists at Madame Tussauds in London.
- Cushing was an avid watercolor artist and published a book of his paintings.
- He reprised his role as Van Helsing and Frankenstein multiple times, becoming an icon of British horror cinema.
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Peter Cushing was born the 26 May 1913.
Kenley, Surrey, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About May 26th, 1913, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1913 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Snookey Ookums by Billy Murray
- Popular movie: Traffic in Souls directed by George Loane Tucker
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