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[R.I.P.] British actor Peter O'Toole dead at 81

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LONDON (AP) — Peter O'Toole, the charismatic actor who achieved instant stardom as Lawrence of Arabia and was nominated eight times for anAcademy Award, has died. He was 81.O'Toole's agent Steve Kenis says the actor died Saturday at a hospital following a long illness.
O'Toole began his acting career as one of the most exciting young talents on the British stage. His 1955 Hamlet, at the Bristol Old Vic, was critically acclaimed.

British actor Peter O'Toole dead at 81
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always liked him. rest in peace.
 
Laurence of Arabia and Murphy's war are two of my favourite films:



he was also however involved in Supergirl and a few other forgettable movies. His voice was like rough silk though - loved his character in Ratatouile.
 
 
Fantastic actor, will be sorely missed...

Lets hope the remains of his ilk are with us for some time longer...
 
I think some of the best actors in history were British, gentlemen, classically trained, and drunks. Peter was another fine example of that stereotype being utterly true.
 
Peter O'Toole dead.

The actor who took the world by storm in his LAWRENCE OF ARABIA role has died. Peter O'Toole was nominated for eight different Oscars and never won one (other than an honorary) despite turning in one of the greatest performances as the tortured and complex British officer sent to the Middle East during the first world war.

He will be missed. :(
 
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I think my fave O'Toole performance was as Henry II in Becket. Such a talent.
 
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My favorite line from the movie Lawrence of Arabia was when he was asked " What is it, Major Lawrence, that attracts you personally to the desert? " and Peter O'Toole replies " It's clean. "
 
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nota bene said:
I think my fave O'Toole performance was as Henry II in Becket. Such a talent.
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I think my favorite was Goodbye, Mr. Chips - but that was at a time when I was in school and movies like The Prime of Ms. Jean Brodie and To Sir With Love and the like were popular. But I'm not sure he ever made a bad movie or did a bad job playing a part.

I just liked O'Toole because he was irreverant, funny, utterly unapologetic, and hung out with a lot of similar British acting titans of his time.

God rest his soul and may his family and friends be comforted that he lived a long, meaningful life, to the fullest.
 
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CanadaJohn said:
I think my favorite was Goodbye, Mr. Chips - but that was at a time when I was in school and movies like The Prime of Ms. Jean Brodie and To Sir With Love and the like were popular. But I'm not sure he ever made a bad movie or did a bad job playing a part.

I just liked O'Toole because he was irreverant, funny, utterly unapologetic, and hung out with a lo lived a long, meaningful life, to the fullest.
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My favorite was his role as King Henry the Second in The Lion in Winter. I've watched it at least a million times! :mrgreen:

He lived life to the fullest!

Good morning, CJ. :2wave:
 
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polgara said:
My favorite was his role as King Henry the Second in The Lion in Winter. I've watched it at least a million times! :mrgreen:

He lived life to the fullest!

Good morning, CJ. :2wave:
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Good morning/afternoon to you too Lady P. Beautiful, sunny day here today - cold, but warming trend coming - should get your way soon.
 
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Fantastic actor.
 
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