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Peter William Postlethwaite, OBE (7 February 1946 – 2 January 2011) was an English actor best known for his work as a character actor. [1] After minor television appearances including The Professionals , Postlethwaite's first major success arose through the British autobiographical film Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988).
IMDb profile of Pete Postlethwaite, a distinguished character actor on stage, TV and film, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2011. See his photos, videos, credits, trivia, awards and personal details.
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- Warrington, Lancashire, England, UK
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- Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK
Jan 3, 2011 · The British star, who was known for his roles in In The Name of the Father, The Usual Suspects and Brassed Off, passed away in hospital after a lengthy illness. He was praised by fellow actors, directors and politicians as a "wild and true" performer and a "national treasure".
Learn about the life and career of Pete Postlethwaite, a distinguished character actor who starred in films like In the Name of the Father, The Usual Suspects and Inception. Find out his family, trivia, quotes and causes he supported.
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Jan 3, 2011 · Pete Postlethwaite was a versatile and acclaimed British actor who starred in films such as In The Name Of The Father, The Usual Suspects and Amistad. He also campaigned for social and environmental causes and was made an OBE in 2003.
Jan 3, 2011 · The British actor, known for his roles in In The Name Of the Father, The Usual Suspects and Romeo And Juliet, passed away in 2011 after a cancer battle. He was praised by Steven Spielberg as the "best actor in the world".
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Jan 4, 2011 · The Independent pays tribute to Pete Postlethwaite, who died in 2011, as a distinctive and prolific character actor who won an Oscar nomination for In the Name of the Father. He also starred in The Lost World, The Usual Suspects, Brassed Off and many other films and TV shows.
