Peter Seamus O'Toole was an English actor known for his leading roles on stage and screen. His numerous accolades include the Academy Honorary Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four 展开

1954–1961: Early work and rise to prominence
O'Toole began working in the theatre, gaining recognition as a Shakespearean actor at the 展开

O'Toole was the recipient of numerous nominations and awards. He was offered a knighthood but rejected it in objection to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's policies. He received four 展开

Peter Seamus O'Toole was born on 2 August 1932, the son of Constance Jane Eliot (née Ferguson), a Scottish nurse, and Patrick Joseph … 展开

Personal views
While studying at RADA in the early 1950s, O'Toole opposed the Korean War, and later became a supporter of the Campaign for Nuclear … 展开

• Loitering with Intent: The Child (1992)
• Loitering with Intent: The Apprentice (1997) 展开

• List of British Academy Award nominees and winners
• List of actors with Academy Award nominations
• List of actors with three or more Academy Award nominations in acting categories 展开