Peter O'Toole

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Characters played by Peter O'Toole

Anton Ego — Ratatouille (2007)

A notoriously harsh food critic who initially panned Gusteau's restaurant. After tasting Remy's ratatouille, he experiences profound nostalgia, writes a glowing review praising the chef while protecting his secret identity, and later becomes an investor and regular patron of the new bistro.

Priam — Troy (2004)

The aging King of Troy who welcomes Helen and prepares for the impending Greek invasion. He later negotiates for his son Hector's body and meets his end at the hands of Agamemnon during the city's sack.

Reginald Johnston (R.J.) — The Last Emperor (1987)

Puyi's Western-style tutor appointed in 1919. Educates him in modern ways and advises him that marriage is the key to achieving independence from the conservative courtiers and leaving the Forbidden City.

T.E. Lawrence — Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

British lieutenant turned guerrilla leader who bridges Arab tribesmen with British interests. He orchestrates the capture of Aqaba, endures brutal Turkish captivity, and campaigns for an independent Arab state, only to witness its betrayal by the Sykes-Picot Agreement. Ultimately promoted to colonel, he returns to conventional military service after the fall of Damascus.

Tiberius — Caligula (1979)

Paranoid predecessor emperor whose death triggers Caligula's rise to power.

President Paul von Hindenburg — Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003)

Hindenburg is Germany's incumbent president when Hitler runs against him in 1932. Although he despises Hitler, his presidency forms the constitutional setting in which Hitler demands the chancellorship. After Hindenburg's death, Hitler combines the offices of president and chancellor, becoming Germany's ultimate ruler.

Sir Cedric Charles Willingham — King Ralph (1991)

A senior royal official who leads the search for an heir after the Wyndham royal family dies and brings Ralph to Britain. He teaches Ralph royal etiquette and cautions him about jeopardizing his succession. After Ralph reveals Cedric's own royal ancestry and abdicates, Cedric accepts the crown and makes Ralph the Duke of Warren.

The Three Angels — The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966)

The Three Angels visit Abraham and announce that Sarah will become pregnant, while also revealing the planned destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Two later warn Lot and his family to flee without looking back, then bring down the fire that destroys the cities.

Zaltar — Supergirl (1984)

Kryptonian scientist who aids Supergirl's mission on Earth.

Henry II — The Lion in Winter (1968)

The 50-year-old king of England, Henry summons his family to choose a successor and favors John over Richard. He bargains over Alais, imprisons his sons after exposing their treachery, then releases them when he cannot order their deaths. His bitter, passionate marriage to Eleanor remains central to the conflict.

The Duke — Lassie (2005)

The Duke of Rudling who purchases Lassie from Sam Carraclough. He takes her to the Scottish Highlands, fires his servant Hynes after Hynes beats the dog, and ultimately allows the Carracloughs to keep Lassie while offering Sam Hynes' former job and tied house.

General Tanz — The Night of the Generals (1967)

Hitler's favorite SS general and the primary antagonist. Orchestrates a brutal prostitute murder in Paris using the same MO as the 1942 Warsaw killing, murders Major Grau to silence him, and ultimately commits suicide when confronted with irrefutable evidence and his former driver as a witness.

Career Overview

Peter O'Toole has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Sherlock Holmes (Peter O'Toole) Animated Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Ratatouille, Troy, The Last Emperor. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
123
Birth Date
1932-08-02
Birth Place
Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q103876), public domain (CC0).