Born in London April 16, 1921, Peter Ustinov carved out a successful career in theater before turning his skills to the silver screen in the 1940s. He made an impression with his scorching portrayal of the peevish Emperor Nero in Quo Vadis (1951), but the actor is best known for his Oscar-winning supporting performances in Spartacus (1960) and Topkapi (1964).Ustinov found success as a director with 1961's Romanoff and Juliet (a satire adapted from his stage play), Billy Budd (1962) and Hammersmith Is Out (1972). Meanwhile, he also distinguished himself on the small screen, earning Emmys for his sterling work on "Omnibus" and in the made-for-TV movies Barefoot in Athens (1966) and A Storm in Summer (1970).
Later in life, Ustinov took on the role of supersleuth Hercule Poirot for a series of Agatha Christie murder mysteries. The multifaceted star died of heart failure March 28, 2004.
AddDeath on the NileA star-studded cast united for this adaptation of Agatha Christie's mystery novel of the same name. Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith, David Niven, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow and many more grace the screen as Hercule Poirot is needed to solve the murder of a rich heiress on a steamliner cruise down the Nile.... Read More
AddBlackbeard's GhostIn this Disney family favorite, Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones and a perky Suzanne Pleshette deliver plenty of laughs. A college track coach is desperate when he faces off against a group of racketeers who plan to turn his house into a casino. Out of options, he calls upon his ancestor, the great pirate... Read More
AddAgatha Christie's Evil Under the SunHercule Poirot is called in to investigate a case for an insurance company regarding an important diamond sent to the company to be insured. Poirot discovers that the diamond was bought for the wealthy, arrogant Arlena Marshall, who's on her honeymoon with her husband and stepdaughter at a tropical... Read More
AddThe Old Curiosity ShopIn this TV adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic tale, Peter Ustinov assays the role of a lovable but flawed shopkeeper who's forced to flee his home when his landlord learns he's lost the money he owes him to the gaming tales. With his adored granddaughter at his side, the elderly man departs... Read More
AddBilly BuddPeter Ustinov directs this adaptation of Herman Melville's seafaring novel about young Billy Budd (Terence Stamp), who's forced to serve in the British navy during wartime. The naive Budd must prove himself to his fellow shipmates, but after an unfortunate incident, he winds up accused of murder.... Read More
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