Peter Cushing





Peter Cushing (May 26, 1913 - August 11, 1994) was an English actor, perhaps
best known today for his role as Grand Moff Tarkin in the film Star Wars. He
is also remembered for his work in the Hammer Horror films - particularly
his recurring roles as Dr Frankenstein in Hammer's Frankenstein films, and
as Professor van Helsing in Hammer's Dracula films (opposite Christopher Lee
as Dracula). In the mid-1960s, he played the eccentric scientist Dr Who in
two movies based on the television series Doctor Who.