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Peter Lorre (German: [ˈpeːtɐ ˈlɔʁə]; born László Löwenstein, Hungarian: [ˈlaːsloː ˈløːvɛ(n)ʃtɒjn]; June 26, 1904 – March 23, 1964) was a Hungarian and American actor, active first in Europe and later in the United States.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of the life and career of Peter Lorre, a Hungarian-born actor, writer and director who starred in many classic films and TV shows. Learn about his roles, awards, trivia, photos, videos and more.
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- 1.60 m
- He Was A Loner. Peter Lorre was born to Hungarian Jewish parents in June of 1904. His real name was László Löwenstein, which would have made for a much cooler stage name.
- He Grew Up With A Villain. It’s little wonder that Lorre knew how to portray a villain on screen—he grew up with one. Lorre’s mother passed away he was just four years old and his father remarried his deceased wife’s best friend.
- His Mother’s Passing Was Suspicious. By all accounts, Lorre’s mother had been healthy up to the point of her sudden demise and her quick end raised some eyebrows.
- He Ran Away. Peter Lorre ran away from home at the age of 17 to get away from his stepmother—in case she made him a suspect “family dinner”. Lorre found his way to Germany and began working as a bank clerk but took stage acting lessons as well.
Times Staff Writer. Actor Peter Lorre, the Carpathian mountain boy who became a professional ogre, sleepy-voiced comedian, and bon vivant, died Monday of an apparent stroke in his tiny...
Learn about the life and career of Peter Lorre, a Hungarian-born actor who starred in films such as M, The Maltese Falcon, and Casino Royale. Find out his birth name, nicknames, family, roles, and trivia on IMDb.
- June 26, 1904
- March 23, 1964
Peter Lorre was a Hungarian-born American motion-picture actor who projected a sinister image as a lisping, round-faced, soft-voiced villain in thrillers. A player of bit parts with a German theatrical troupe from 1921, Lorre achieved international fame as the psychotic child murderer in the German.
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Learn about Peter Lorre, an Austrian-American actor who played sinister foreigners in films like M, Casablanca, and The Maltese Falcon. Browse his full filmography, awards, trivia, and more on The Movie Database.
