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Peter O'Toole

A legendary actor's illustrious career is celebrated through his iconic roles and groundbreaking achievements, revealing the man behind the stage and screen magic.

Born
1932
Died
2013
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88
Credits on file
7
Decades active
16
Awards

In short · Acted for seven decades — 88 credits, 4 Golden Globe Award wins.

Recent & in release

  1. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Honorary Award

  2. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama

  3. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama

  4. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — New Star of the Year – Actor

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Biography

Peter James O'Toole was an English and Irish actor known for his career in stage and screen. He received several awards, including an Academy Honorary Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards. O'Toole was also nominated for a Grammy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, reflecting his work across various entertainment fields.

Filmography · 77 of 77

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Actor

75 credits

Cinematographer

1 credit

Other crew

1 credit

Awards & Nominations

4 wins · 12 nominations

Primetime Emmy Award

  • Nom2003Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie — Peter O'Toole
More awards & festivals (15) — regional academies & film-festival prizes

Golden Globe Awards

  • Nom2006Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
  • Nom1980Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
  • Won1968Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
  • Won1964Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
  • Won1962Golden Globe — New Star of the Year – Actor
  • Nom1962Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama

Academy Awards

  • Nom2006Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
  • Won2002Oscar — Honorary Award
  • Nom1982Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
  • Nom1980Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
  • Nom1972Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
  • Nom1969Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
  • Nom1968Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
  • Nom1964Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
  • Nom1962Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role

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