Peter Wilton Cushing
| Sign | Gemini |
| Born | May 26, 1913 Kenley, England |
| Died | Aug 11, 1994 Canterbury, England |
| Age | Died at 81 |
Peter Cushing | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1939-86 |
| Top Roles | Student, Victor Frankenstein, Second Officer, Otto Wesendonk, Captain Richard Pearson |
| Top Genres | Drama, Horror, Adventure, Science Fiction, Romance, War |
| Top Topics | Monster, Supernatural, True Story (based on) |
| Top Collaborators | Christopher Lee, Anthony Nelson Keys (Producer), Michael Carreras (Producer), Bernard Lee |
| Shares birthday with | John Wayne, Norma Talmadge, Al Jolson see more.. |
Peter Cushing Overview:
Actor, Peter Cushing, was born Peter Wilton Cushing on May 26, 1913 in Kenley, England. Cushing died at the age of 81 on Aug 11, 1994 in Canterbury, England .
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BlogHub Articles:
Ranking The Hammer Frankenstein Films Starring
By Dan Day, Jr. on May 26, 2022 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogOn this day in 1913, was born. I usually write a Cushing-themed post on this day, and for this year I decided to rank the six Hammer films in which the actor portrayed Baron Frankenstein. Playing Victor Frankenstein in Hammer's first color Gothic film, THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, change... Read full article
British Path?: and His Toy Soldiers ( 1956 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Dec 17, 2020 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversThis 1956 British Path? newsreel reveals that the inimitable English actor was a toy soldier enthusiast. As if he wasn't marvelous enough already! As you will see in this 2-minute clip, Cushing had a little corner of his study in his Kensington house set aside for his hobby. He painted... Read full article
On Blu-ray: Christopher Lee and in Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)
By KC on Nov 20, 2018 From Classic MoviesIt must have been shocking for the period piece-adoring Hammer crowd to behold the hairy, groovy hippies dancing on pianos and making love under the dining room table in Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972). While there is the presence of Christopher Lee and to provide a reassuring bridge to the p... Read full article
TRIBUTE FROM THE FANTASTIQ FESTIVAL OF SCI-FI, FANTASY AND HORROR!
By Richard on Aug 1, 2013 From Classic Horror CampaignThis news has come through from Tony Earnshaw, organiser of this year’s Fantastiq Festival of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror in Derby. The first Fantastiq monograph is a 20-page centenary tribute to that gentle man of horror, . Illustrated with portraits and behind-the-scenes photogra... Read full article
THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE!
By Richard on Jul 30, 2013 From Classic Horror CampaignIf you’re a fan of the iconic British actor (and let’s face it, what classic horror film fan isn’t?) you’d better put the new book from Peveril Publishing on your wish list immediately! The Scrapbook by Wayne Kinsey and Tom Johnson is without doubt... Read full article
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Peter Cushing Quotes:
Dr. Namaroff: Pleas...
Professor Jules Heitz: You were once a guest in my house in Berlin. You met both my sons - Bruno. in particular. You talked to him at some length.
Dr. Namaroff: I believe I did.
Professor Jules Heitz: What impression did you form of him?
Dr. Namaroff: Well, I thought he was...
[Pausing to light a match]
Professor Jules Heitz: Normal?
Dr. Namaroff: Why, yes, of course.
Professor Jules Heitz: Yet capable of murder?
Dr. Namaroff: My dear Heitz, that is hardly a fair question. Given a certain set of circumstances, I believe almost everyone is capable of murder.
Dr. Namaroff: [Seeing Carla's reaction to his dissecting of a brain] It isn't a pretty sight. Never ceases to amaze me why the most noble word of God, the human brain, is the most revolting to the human eye.
Dr. Who: Your bomb is designed to slide down this shaft, strike a fracture in the Earth's inner surface, and so release the magnetic core of our planet. But the fracture is near the meeting point of the magnetic influence of the North and South poles. One mistake, one deviation in the aiming of your bomb and enough magnetic energy will be released to destroy you.
Dalek: There will be no mistake! These prisoners are to be exterminated!
Dr. Who: One moment. You must listen to me. If you spare us, I can help you. I can show you how to neutralize this magnetism, so that your plan can be carried out with no danger to yourselves.
Roboman Nine: Section. Roboman Nine as ordered. Halt!
Dalek: Speak quickly!
Dr. Who: But I, I'll show you. Look!
[runs to the intercom]
Dr. Who: Attentoon all Robomen! Attack the Daleks!
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