Peter O'Toole Birthday, Real Name, Age, Weight, Height, Family, Facts, Death Cause, Contact Details, Wife, Children, Bio & More

Peter O'Toole

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

REAL NAME

Peter Seamus O'Toole

BIRTHDAY

August 2, 1932

BORN ON DAY

Tuesday

BIRTHPLACE

Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

DIED AT AGE

81 Years 4 Months 12 Days

DEATHDATE

December 14, 2013

DEATHPLACE

London, England, United Kingdom

CAUSE OF DEATH

Natural Causes

NATIONALITY

British

PROFESSION

Movies (Actor)

ZODIAC

LEO

ALSO NOTED FOR

Author

Physical Stats

CHEST

N/A

BICEPS

N/A

WAIST

N/A

HEIGHT

6'2''(feet & inches)

1.8796 meters

187.96 cm

WEIGHT

N/A

Peter O'Toole Family Members

Parents

MOTHER

Constance Jane Ferguson

FATHER

Patrick Joseph O'Toole

SISTER(S) NAME

Patricia Coombs

Peter O'Toole Marriage, Affairs and Children

SPOUSE

Sian Phillips (1959-1979)

Child(ren) of Peter O'Toole and Sian Phillips

Kate (26 February, 1960) (Daughter)

Patricia ( 1963) (Daughter)

SPOUSE

Karen Brown (1983-1988)

Child(ren) of Peter O'Toole and Karen Brown

Lorcan (17 March, 1983) (Son)

Fame & Address

SIGNATURE

DEBUT

Kidnapped (Film 1960)

FAMOUS FROM/AS

Lawrence of Arabia (Film 1962)

Education, Net Worth & More

SCHOOLING FROM

St Joseph's Secondary School

NET WORTH

$50 Million

More Information

Career of Peter O'Toole

He worked at the theatre to start his acting career. He made his television debut with an episode of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" in which he appeared as a soldier. His first film role was a small role in the film "Kidnapped." He worked in the film 'How to Steal a Million.' He appeared as Henry II in the film "The Lion in Winter."

Some Lesser Known Facts About Peter O'Toole

Did Peter O'Toole takes alcohol? Yes. He was an alcoholic and his habit resulted in stomach cancer in his later life.
Was Peter O'Toole in the habit of Smoking? Yes.
The actor was left-handed and was beaten many times by the nuns due to his habit when he was studying at a Catholic school.
He received a scholarship to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
O'Toole was also had a great interest in sports. He played rugby league when he was a child. He also played and coached cricket.
The actor had to remove parts of his stomach and intestine with a surgery in 1976 which was affected with stomach cancer.
He refused for the Special Oscar for lifetime achievement in 2003 as according to him lifetime award means the end of the career. He also wrote a letter that he would like to take the award later on but the Academy replied that they were presenting the award for his name and its up to him to collect the award or not.
O'Toole was against the war and protested against the British involvement in the Korean War. He also opposed the Vietnam War.
He was set to replace Rex Harrison for the part of Professor Henry Higgins in "My Fair Lady" but demanded a high amount so the producer had to drop the idea.
The actor was injured in which his hip was broken at the time of filming 'Venus.' He started working again after three weeks of injury.
He was considered for the part of King Henry VIII in "A Man for All Seasons" but Robert Shaw eventually won the role.
He used to wear green socks due to his own belief that it is lucky for him.
O'Toole declined for the part of Grigori Rasputin in "Nicholas and Alexandra." The role went to Tom Baker.
The actor can play the bagpipes and was a part of an Irish pipe band in his youth. He was also shown playing the pipes in the films Kidnapped and Brotherly Love.