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Peter Cushing

(1913-1994), Actor

Sitter in 3 portraits
Actor. Established himself as a classical actor at the Old Vic (1948-9) and was named Best Television Actor for his role in George Orwell's 1984 (1955). Best known for the gothic horror series produced by Hammer Films starting with The Curse of Frankenstein (1956). Other films include Hamlet (1948), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959), Dr Who and the Daleks (1965) and Star Wars (1977).

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Peter Cushing, by Anthony Buckley - NPG x76043

Peter Cushing

by Anthony Buckley
modern bromide print from original negative, 1953
NPG x76043

Peter Cushing, by Count Zichy, for  Baron Studios - NPG x125749

Peter Cushing

by Count Zichy, for Baron Studios
half-plate film negative, 1955
NPG x125749

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