ON THIS DAY in 1888, British soldier and writer T. E. Lawrence was born in Wales. Lawrence was portrayed by Peter O’Toole in the 1962 David Lean biograhical film, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA.
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Peter O’Toole
Born: August 2, 1932, Ireland or England
Mother, father: nurse, metal worker/football player/bookmaker
As a child, was scared of: nuns
Served in : the Royal Navy
Film debut: THE DAY THEY ROBBED THE BANK OF ENGLAND (1959)
Nominated for: eight Academy Awards (no wins)
Recommended films as director: THE STUNT MAN, MY FAVORITE YEAR, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, BECKET…