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His acting career spanned over six decades and included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles. He achieved recognition for his leading performances in the Hammer Productions horror films from the 1950s to 1970s, and as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars (1977).
Peter Cushing. Actor: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Peter Wilton Cushing was born on May 26, 1913 in Kenley, Surrey, England, to Nellie Maria (King) and George Edward Cushing, a quantity surveyor. He and his older brother David were raised first in Dulwich Village, a south London suburb, and then later back in Surrey.
- Actor, Writer, Art Department
- May 26, 1913
- 3 min
- August 11, 1994
Peter Wilton Cushing OBE ( May 26, 1913 – August 11, 1994) was a British actor who gained wide recognition for his roles in the Hammer Studios horror films of the 1950s to the 1970s alongside Christopher Lee.
Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, introduced as the main antagonist of the original 1977 Star Wars film (although he has less screen time than his iconic equal Darth Vader), in which he was played by Peter Cushing.
- Ellian Zahra (surrogate daughter), Garoche Tarkin (son, Legends only)
- George Lucas
- Captain, Admiral, Governor of Eriadu, Moff, Grand Moff, Station Commander
- Star Wars (1977)
Dec 27, 2016 · Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin in “Star Wars” (1977). Lucasfilm. Jimmy Smits, who played the galactic Senator Bail Organa in the “Star Wars” prequels, returned in that role.
Actor: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Peter Wilton Cushing was born on May 26, 1913 in Kenley, Surrey, England, to Nellie Maria (King) and George Edward Cushing, a quantity surveyor. He and his older brother David were raised first in Dulwich Village, a south London suburb, and then later back in Surrey.
Peter Cushing: Grand Moff Tarkin. Showing all 26 items. Jump to: Photos (14) Quotes (12) Photos. Quotes. General Tagge : [37:45] And what of the Rebellion? If the Rebels have obtained a complete technical reading of this station, it is possible, however unlikely, they might find a weakness and exploit it.
