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Peter Lorre was a Hungarian and American actor, known for his roles as a serial killer in M (1931) and a detective in Mr. Moto series. He worked in Europe and Hollywood, and was frequently typecast as a sinister foreigner.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of the life and career of Peter Lorre, a Hungarian-born actor, writer and director who starred in many classic films and TV shows. Learn about his roles, awards, trivia, photos, videos and more.
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Learn about the life and career of Peter Lorre, a Hungarian-born actor who starred in films such as M, The Maltese Falcon, and Casino Royale. Find out his birth name, nicknames, family, roles, and trivia on IMDb.
- June 26, 1904
- March 23, 1964
- He Was A Loner. Peter Lorre was born to Hungarian Jewish parents in June of 1904. His real name was László Löwenstein, which would have made for a much cooler stage name.
- He Grew Up With A Villain. It’s little wonder that Lorre knew how to portray a villain on screen—he grew up with one. Lorre’s mother passed away he was just four years old and his father remarried his deceased wife’s best friend.
- His Mother’s Passing Was Suspicious. By all accounts, Lorre’s mother had been healthy up to the point of her sudden demise and her quick end raised some eyebrows.
- He Ran Away. Peter Lorre ran away from home at the age of 17 to get away from his stepmother—in case she made him a suspect “family dinner”. Lorre found his way to Germany and began working as a bank clerk but took stage acting lessons as well.
Actor Peter Lorre, the Carpathian mountain boy who became a professional ogre, sleepy-voiced comedian, and bon vivant, died Monday of an apparent stroke in his tiny Hollywood apartment.
Learn about Peter Lorre, a Hungarian-born American actor who played sinister villains in thrillers such as M, The Maltese Falcon, and Casablanca. Find out his biography, filmography, and legacy in this Britannica article.
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Sep 2, 2014 · A tribute to the versatile actor who starred in Fritz Lang's M, Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much, and many other classics. Discover his range, from horror icon to tragic hero, in this list of his most unforgettable roles.
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