Peter Ustinov
(1921-2004), Actor, dramatist and film directorSir Peter Alexander Ustinov
Sitter associated with 30 portraits
London-born actor, playwright and film director. First appeared on the stage in 1938 and was established by the time of the Second World War when he served for four years in the army. Known for roles in films such as Spartacus (1960) and Death on the Nile (1970), as well as work as a playwright. His plays include The Love of Four Colonels (1951) and Romanoff and Juliet (1956).
by Lord Snowdon
gelatin silver print, 22 March 1979
NPG P1932
by Rolf Mahrenholz
vintage bromide print on card mount, late 1930s
NPG x68839
by Gordon Anthony
modern bromide print from original negative, 1940
NPG x44754
by Francis Goodman
bromide contact print, 31 January 1947
NPG Ax39610
by Francis Goodman
bromide contact print, 31 January 1947
NPG Ax39611
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 31 January 1947
NPG x39543
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 31 January 1947
NPG x39547
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 31 January 1947
NPG x39544
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 31 January 1947
NPG x39545
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 31 January 1947
NPG x39546
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 31 January 1947
NPG x39548
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 31 January 1947
NPG x39549
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 31 January 1947
NPG x39550
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