Ustinov, Sir Peter (Alexander)
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died March 28, 2004, Genolier, Switz.
British actor, director, author, and playwright.
He made his professional stage debut at age 17, in which he displayed his talents for vocal mimicry and age affectation, and landed his first major screen role in
The Goose Steps Out (1942). His film appearances include
Lola Montès (1955),
Spartacus (1960, Academy Award),
Topkapi (1964, Academy Award), and a recurring role as Hercule Poirot in movies based on
Agatha Christie's mysteries, beginning with
Death on the Nile (1978). He both starred in and directed
Billy Budd (1962), among other films.
Lady L (1965), with Sophia Loren and
Paul Newman, was probably his best-received directorial effort. He wrote successful plays such as
The Love of Four Colonels (1951) and
Romanoff and Juliet (1956) and won Emmy Awards for his television performances in
The Life of Samuel Johnson (1957),
Barefoot in Athens (1966), and
A Storm in Summer (1970). Ustinov also wrote several novels and the autobiographical works
Dear Me (1977),
Ustinov at Large (1993), and
Ustinov Still at Large (1994). Noted for his humanitarian efforts, he served as ambassador at large for UNICEF from 1969 until his death. Ustinov was knighted in 1990.
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Ustinov, Sir Peter Alexander — ▪ 2005 British entertainer, writer, and humanitarian (b. April 16, 1921, London, Eng. d. March 28, 2004, Genolier, Switz.), enjoyed a versatile career that spanned more than 60 years, during which he excelled in numerous areas of the arts… … Universalium
Ustinov, Sir Peter (Alexander) — (n. 16 abr. 1921, Londres, Inglaterra). Actor y dramaturgo británico. Debutó profesionalmente en el teatro a la edad de 17 años, donde demostró su don para la imitar voces y emular diversas edades. Obtuvo su primer papel cinematográfico… … Enciclopedia Universal
Ustinov, Sir Peter — ▪ British actor, author, and director in full Peter Alexander Ustinov born April 16, 1921, London, England died March 28, 2004, Genolier, Switzerland English actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, novelist, raconteur, and humanitarian.… … Universalium
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Peter Alexander Ustinov — noun British actor and playwright (1921 2004) • Syn: ↑Ustinov, ↑Sir Peter Ustinov • Instance Hypernyms: ↑actor, ↑histrion, ↑player, ↑thespian, ↑role player, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Sir Peter Ustinov — noun British actor and playwright (1921 2004) • Syn: ↑Ustinov, ↑Peter Alexander Ustinov • Instance Hypernyms: ↑actor, ↑histrion, ↑player, ↑thespian, ↑role player, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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