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Star Wars. Film director George Lucas approached Cushing with the hopes of casting the actor in his upcoming space fantasy film, Star Wars. Since the film's primary antagonist Darth Vader wore a mask throughout the entire film and his face was never visible, Lucas felt a strong human villain character was necessary.
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.
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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. When developing the 1977 film Star Wars, George Lucas cast Cushing in the role of Grand...
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.
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.
- May 26, 1913
- August 11, 1994
Jan 26, 2021 · An interview from 1977 with Peter Cushing on his role as Grand Moff Tarkin in the original Star Wars where he discusses playing the role and his need to wear carpet slippers.
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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.
