Peter Lorre (June 26, 1904 – March 23, 1964) was a Hungarian-American actor frequently typecast as a sinister foreigner. He caused an international sensation in 1931 with his portrayal of a serial killer who preys on little girls in the German film M. Later he became a popular featured player in Hollywood crime films and mysteries, notably alongside Humphrey Bogart and Sydney Greenstreet, and as the star of the successful Mr. Moto detective series.
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Peter Lorre was a Hungarian-American actor known for his distinct, sinister screen presence and his portrayal of complex, devious characters in classic Hollywood cinema.
He gained international recognition for his haunting lead performance in the 1931 German film M, and later appeared in Hollywood staples like The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, and Arsenic and Old Lace.
He was frequently cast as a soft-voiced, enigmatic foreigner or criminal, often appearing in noir and mystery films.
