Biography:English actor known for his many appearances in Hammer Films, in which he played, among others, Baron Frankenstein, Sherlock Holmes and vampire hunter Dr. Van Helsing.
Cushing also played the Doctor in two (low budget) Dr Who films.
To a younger generation he will be remembered as Grand Moff Tarkin in "Star Wars IV".
Born: May 26, 1913 Birthplace:Kenley, Surrey, England
1943-04-10 Actor Peter Cushing (29) weds actress Violet Helene Beck in London, England
Historical Events
1957-05-02 Hammer Film Productions releases its 1st color horror title - "The Curse of Frankenstein" starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee
1958-05-08 Classic Hammer horror film "Dracula" film starring Christopher Lee as the eponymous vampire alongside Peter Cushing, directed by Terence Fisher released
1959-09-25 Hammer horror film "The Mummy" starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing is first released in the UK
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