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Peter Cushing
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Peter Wilton Cushing, OBE (26 May 1913 – 11 August 1994) was an English actor, known for his many appearances in Hammer Films, in which he played Baron Frankenstein and Dr. Van Helsing, amongst many other roles, often appearing opposite Christopher Lee, and occasionally Vincent Price. A familiar face on both sides of the Atlantic, his most famous roles outside of "Hammer Horror" include his many appearances as Sherlock Holmes, as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars (1977) and as the mysterious Doctor Who in Doctor Who and the Daleks and Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD in 1965 and 1966, two cinema films based on the television series Doctor Who.
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Who is Peter Cushing?+
Peter Cushing was a prominent English actor celebrated for his prolific contributions to gothic horror cinema and his portrayal of Grand Moff Tarkin in the Star Wars franchise.
What is Peter Cushing known for?+
He is best known for his long-standing collaboration with Hammer Film Productions, playing characters such as Baron Victor Frankenstein and Dr. Van Helsing, as well as his roles in the 1960s Doctor Who cinema films.
Which production companies is Peter Cushing associated with?+
Peter Cushing is most famously associated with Hammer Film Productions, the studio that defined his career through its extensive run of horror classics. Follow the career of Peter Cushing on Mood.
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