Peter Ustinov

Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov CBE ( /ˈjuːstɪnɒf/ or /ˈuːstɪnɒf/; 16 April 1921 – 28 March 2004) was an English actor, writer and dramatist. He was also renowned as a filmmaker, theatre and opera director, stage designer, author, screenwriter, comedian, humourist, newspaper and magazine columnist, radio broadcaster and television presenter. A noted wit and raconteur, he was a fixture on television talk shows and lecture circuits for much of his care... More

Date of birth:

  • Apr 16, 1921

Date of death:

  • Mar 28, 2004 (age 83 years)

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Height:

  • 1.82 m (5.97 ft )

Also known as:

  • Peter Alexander Ustinov,
  • Alexander von Ustinov,
  • Peter Alexander Freiherr von Ustinov,
  • Ustinov, Peter,
  • Ustinov,
  • Peter Alexander Baron von Ustinow,
  • Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov,
  • Sir Peter Ustinov

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