The world famous Irish died on Saturday December 14 in a London clinic, where he was taken on Thursday. According to the relatives of the late actor, the cause of his death was prolonged illness. The star of the film "Lawrence of Arabia" has died at the age of 81.
Peter O'Toole born August 2, 1932. First acting experience he got in early childhood, participating in the formulation of the local theater.
Even before graduation, the boy knew exactly who wants to become. "Play - my vocation is something for which I was born," - he said later Star TV screen.
After studying at the famous Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, in 1955, O'Toole made his debut in the theater Bristol Old Vic, where he was involved in many productions of Shakespeare's plays. Talented young actor even entrusted with a leading role in the tragedy "Hamlet".
In the late 50's Peter O'Toole began to act in films, and soon the little-known young man with noble features noted film director adventure film "Lawrence of Arabia." David Lin invited the actor to star in the project, which has radically changed the life of a young Irishman.
After the release of the film in theaters O'Toole became famous, and it began to fill up a job offer. After gaining popularity, the actor began to lead a bohemian lifestyle, resulting in almost died. He smoked a lot, had a drinking problem, and in the 70s movie star was diagnosed - a cancer of the stomach. The actor was able to overcome the disease, but doctors removed his pancreas.
On account of the famous Irishman about 100 roles in film. According to RIA "Novosti", the last film with his participation was "cristiada", released last year. Then the 80-year-old O'Toole announced the completion of an acting career. "To me it is no longer interesting. I believe that everyone must choose when to leave him in the side, "- said in a statement released by them.
O'Toole was married twice. In the first marriage he had two daughters, who followed in the footsteps of his father, and marriage to former model Karen Summerfield he was the son of actor Lorcan.
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Peter O'Toole was the record for most nominations for "Oscar" in the category "Best Actor". His candidacy was nominated eight times, but has always cherished statuette went into other hands. In 2003, the jury still awarded actor award for "contributions to the development of the cinema", thus offsetting his 8 years of disappointments.
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