Peter Finch

Peter Finch

Acting28th September 1916(died at 60)South Kensington, London, England, UK65 titles

Frederick George Peter Ingle Finch (28 September 1916 – 14 January 1977) was an English-Australian actor. He is best remembered for his role as crazed television anchorman Howard Beale in the 1976 film Network, which earned him a posthumous Academy Award for Best Actor, his fifth Best Actor award from the BAFTA, and a Best Actor award from the Golden Globes. He was the first of two people to win a posthumous Academy Award in an acting category; the other was fellow Australian Heath Ledger.

Born

28th September 1916 · South Kensington, London, England, UK

Died

14th January 1977

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Frederick George Peter Ingle Finch

Links

IMDb

Known for

Sunday Bloody Sunday

MovieDrama

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The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men

MovieAdventure

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Filmography

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