Peter O'Toole

Peter Seamus O'Toole (2 August 1932 – 14 December 2013) was an English actor. Known for his leading roles on stage and screen, he earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Honorary Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards, as well as Grammy and Laurence Olivier Award nominations. A hallmark of O'Toole's career was his persistent indulgence in the 'hellraiser' lifestyle, which was marked by a love of performing Shakespeare and a penchant for pushing boundaries in his personal life.

O'Toole started his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and began working in theatre, gaining recognition as a Shakespearean actor at the Bristol Old Vic and the English Stage Company. He made his film debut in 1959 and went on to secure eight Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, which stood as a record for the most nominations without a win. Notable films included Lawrence of Arabia, Becket, The Lion in Winter, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, The Ruling Class, The Stunt Man, My Favorite Year, and Venus

In his later years, O'Toole continued working in theatre and voice acting, notably as Anton Ego in Pixar's Ratatouille, and made numerous television appearances, winning a Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Bishop Pierre Cauchon in the CBS miniseries Joan of Arc.