Questions about Peter O'Toole

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Peter O'Toole born?

Peter James O'Toole was born on the 2nd of August 1932 at St James's University Hospital in Yorkshire. The official record from the Leeds General Register Office confirms this location, though O'Toole himself often questioned the date and place of his birth.

How many Academy Award nominations did Peter O'Toole receive?

Peter O'Toole received eight nominations for Best Actor, tying the record for the most nominations without a win. He was nominated for films including Becket in 1964, The Lion in Winter in 1968, and Goodbye, Mr. Chips in 1969.

Who were the main collaborators in Peter O'Toole's film career?

Peter O'Toole frequently collaborated with Richard Burton, Richard Harris, and Oliver Reed in a group known as hellraisers. He also worked with Omar Sharif in The Night of the Generals and The Rainbow Thief, and with Katharine Hepburn in The Lion in Winter.

What caused Peter O'Toole's health issues in the late 1970s?

Peter O'Toole's health was severely compromised in the late 1970s when he was misdiagnosed with stomach cancer, which was actually a result of his alcoholic excess. He underwent surgery in 1976 to have his pancreas and a large portion of his stomach removed, resulting in insulin-dependent diabetes.

When and where did Peter O'Toole die?

Peter O'Toole died on the 14th of December 2013 at the Wellington Hospital in St John's Wood, London. He was 81 years old when he passed away after retiring from acting in July 2012 due to a recurrence of stomach cancer.