Peter Cushing
Known for
A beloved British actor synonymous with classic horror and one iconic villain. Born in Surrey, Peter Cushing became the elegant face of Hammer horror, playing Baron Frankenstein and Van Helsing across dozens of gothic films opposite frequent partner Christopher Lee. He reached a vast new audience as the ruthless Grand Moff Tarkin in 'Star Wars' (1977). Refined, courteous and precise, he lent dignity to lurid material for decades until his death in 1994. A quintessentially English actor and enduring master of screen menace.
Peter Cushing
94 Movies
11 Series
A beloved British actor synonymous with classic horror and one iconic villain. Born in Surrey, Peter Cushing became the elegant face of Hammer horror, playing Baron Frankenstein and Van Helsing across dozens of gothic films opposite frequent partner Christopher Lee. He reached a vast new audience as the ruthless Grand Moff Tarkin in 'Star Wars' (1977). Refined, courteous and precise, he lent dignity to lurid material for decades until his death in 1994. A quintessentially English actor and enduring master of screen menace.
Movies
Plays Grand Moff Tarkin
Star Wars
1977
Plays Bookstore Proprietor
Top Secret!
1984
Plays Doctor Van Helsing
Dracula
1958
Plays The Proprietor
From Beyond the Grave
1974
Plays Sherlock Holmes
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1959
Plays General von Spielsdorf
The Vampire Lovers
1970
Plays Arthur Edward Grimsdyke
Tales from the Crypt
1972
Plays Frederick Utterson
I, Monster
1971
Plays Baron Victor Frankenstein
The Curse of Frankenstein
1957
Plays Professor Van Helsing
Dracula A.D. 1972
1972
Plays Prof. Lorrimer Van Helsing
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
Plays Professor Lawrence Van Helsing
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
1974
Plays Dr. Wells
Horror Express
1972
Plays Dr. J. Van Helsing
The Brides of Dracula
1960
Plays Wazir Al Wuzara
Arabian Adventure
1979
Plays SS Commander
Shock Waves
1977
Plays Osric
Hamlet
1948
Plays Air Commodore Colonel William Raymond
Biggles
1986
Plays Gustav Weil
Twins of Evil
1971
Plays Dr. Abner Perry
At the Earth's Core
1976
Plays Philip Grayson (segment 2 "Waxworks")
The House That Dripped Blood
1971
Plays Sebastian Grisbane
House of the Long Shadows
1983
Plays Dr. Sandor Schreck aka "Dr. Terror"
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
1965
Plays Smith
Asylum
1972
Plays Doctor Who
Dr. Who and the Daleks
1965
Plays Baron Victor Frankenstein aka Dr. Carl Victor
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
1974
Plays Memmon
Alexander the Great
1956
Plays Doctor Who
Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
1966
Plays Second Officer
The Man in the Iron Mask
1939
Plays Dr. John Rollason
The Abominable Snowman
1957
Plays Seneschal
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
1984
Plays Captain Richard Pearson
John Paul Jones
1959
Plays John Banning
The Mummy
1959
Plays Dr. Christopher Lundgren
The Beast Must Die
1974
Plays Baron Victor Frankenstein
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
1969
Plays Dr. Victor Stein
The Revenge of Frankenstein
1958
Plays Marcel de la Voisier
Moulin Rouge
1952
Plays Ship's Captain
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
1972
Plays Reverend Dr. Blyss
Captain Clegg
1962
Plays Dr. Robert Knox
The Flesh and the Fiends
1960
Plays Student
A Chump at Oxford
1940
Plays Holly
She
1965
Plays Baron Frankenstein
Frankenstein Created Woman
1967
Plays Sheriff of Nottingham
Sword of Sherwood Forest
1960
Plays Michael Carmichael
Fear in the Night
1972
Plays Jeremy Clayton
Time Without Pity
1957
Plays Dr. Christopher Maitland
The Skull
1965
Plays Baron Frankenstein
The Evil of Frankenstein
1964
Plays Dr. Namaroff
The Gorgon
1964
Plays Harry Fordyce
Cash on Demand
1961
TV Shows
Plays Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
1964
Plays Mr Darcy
Pride and Prejudice
1952
Plays Caius Cassius
The Spread of the Eagle
1963
Plays Winston Smith
Sunday Night Theatre
1950
Plays Raan
Space: 1999
1975
Plays Count Gerard De Merret
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
1973
Plays Martin Blueck
Hammer House of Horror
1980
Plays Von Baden
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Plays Paul Beresford
The Avengers
1961
Plays Von Claus
The New Avengers
1976
Plays Leonard
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Latest Trailers
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Biggles
Full Filmography
Frankenstein Reborn
Victor's Grandfather (photo) (uncredited)
1993
Film
Biggles
Air Commodore Colonel William Raymond
1986
Film
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Seneschal
1984
Film
Top Secret!
Bookstore Proprietor
1984
Film
Tales of the Unexpected
Von Baden · 1 episode
1983
TV
House of the Long Shadows
Sebastian Grisbane
1983
Film
Black Jack
Sir Thomas Bedford
1981
Film
Mystery on Monster Island
William T. Kolderup
1981
Film
Hammer House of Horror
Martin Blueck · 1 episode
1980
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peter Cushing still alive?
Peter Cushing passed away on August 11, 1994 at age 81.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Cushing?
Peter Cushing is best known for roles in Star Wars, Top Secret!, Dracula.
How many movies has Peter Cushing been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1939), Peter Cushing has appeared in 93 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Peter Cushing's first movie?
The career of Peter Cushing began with The Man in the Iron Mask (1939).
What is Peter Cushing's most recent movie or series?
Peter Cushing's most recent release is Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror, which premiered on August 6, 1994.
What TV shows has Peter Cushing appeared in?
On television, Peter Cushing has appeared in Space: 1999, The Avengers, Hammer House of Horror, Tales of the Unexpected.
Peter Cushing
1913-05-26 · Kenley, Surrey, England, UK
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.