Peter Lorre

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Biography

Peter Lorre (June 26, 1904 – March 23, 1964) was a Hungarian-American actor frequently typecast as a sinister foreigner. He caused an international sensation in 1931 with his portrayal of a serial killer who preys on little girls in the German film M. Later he became a popular featured player in Hollywood crime films and mysteries, notably alongside Humphrey Bogart and Sydney Greenstreet, and as the star of the successful Mr. Moto detective series.

Career Overview

Peter Lorre has 122 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Mr. Moto Collection with 7 titles. Signature works include Casablanca, M, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. 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
122
Birth Date
1904-06-26 00:00:00
Birth Place
Rózsahegy (now Ružomberok), Austria-Hungary (now Slovakia)

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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