Peter O'Toole
(1932-2013), ActorSitter in 13 portraits
Stage and film actor. O'Toole made his professional debut in The Matchmaker (1955) and his screen debut in Kidnapped (1959). His performance in Lawrence of Arabia (1962) made him an international star. Acclaimed stage performances include productions such as Waiting for Godot (1971) and Uncle Vanya (1978). Films include Goodbye Mr Chips (1969), The Ruling Class (1972), My Favourite Year (1982) and The Last Emperor (1987). Has published two autobiographies Loitering with Intent (1992) and The Apprentice (1996).
David Lean, Peter O'Toole and Zia Mohyeddin on the set of 'Lawrence of Arabia'
by Associated Press
bromide press print, July 1961
NPG x184047
Siân Phillips (Dame Jane Elizabeth Ailwên Phillips); Peter O'Toole; Kate O'Toole
by George Konig
vintage print, circa 1961
NPG x194157
Peter O'Toole, David Lean, Jack Hedley and Jack Hawkins on the set of 'Lawrence of Arabia'
by P.A. Reuter Photos Ltd
vintage print, 8 September 1962
NPG x194156
Siân Phillips (Dame Jane Elizabeth Ailwên Phillips); Peter O'Toole
by Jerry Bauer
vintage print, 1970s
NPG x194158
Peter O'Toole and Siân Phillips with their daughters
by Jerry Bauer
gelatin silver print, 1970s
NPG x198480
by Norman Parkinson
cibachrome print, 11 December 1985
NPG x126889
by Norman Parkinson
bromide fibre print, 11 December 1985
NPG x126895
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