Pete Postlethwaite

Born:February 7, 1946

Place of Birth:Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK

Died:January 2, 2011

Known For:Acting

Biography

Pete Postlethwaite, a distinguished English actor born on February 7, 1946, in Warrington, England, left an indelible mark on the world of stage, film, and television throughout his illustrious career. His journey to stardom was not without its challenges, but it was his raw talent and dedication that propelled him to success.

Postlethwaite's breakout role came in 1988 with the film "Distant Voices, Still Lives," where his captivating performance showcased his ability to immerse himself fully into his characters. He continued to captivate audiences with his roles in iconic films such as "The Usual Suspects," "In the Name of the Father," and "Brassed Off," where his versatility as an actor shone through.

One of his most memorable portrayals was that of the enigmatic lawyer, Mr. Kobayashi, in the critically acclaimed film "The Usual Suspects." Postlethwaite's ability to bring depth and complexity to his characters made him a sought-after talent in the industry, earning him praise from audiences and peers alike.

In addition to his film work, Postlethwaite made a significant impact on television, notably with his role as the villainous Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill in the Sharpe television series. His dynamic performances opposite Sean Bean's character of Richard Sharpe solidified his reputation as a versatile and compelling actor in both mediums.

Postlethwaite's collaboration with renowned director Steven Spielberg on "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" further cemented his status as a powerhouse in the acting world. Spielberg famously dubbed him "the best actor in the world," a testament to Postlethwaite's unparalleled talent and dedication to his craft.

Throughout his career, Postlethwaite garnered critical acclaim for his performances, including an Academy Award nomination for his role in "In the Name of the Father" in 1993. His contributions to the world of entertainment were recognized in 2004 when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, a testament to his impact on British cinema.

Tragically, Postlethwaite's life was cut short when he passed away from pancreatic cancer on January 2, 2011. His untimely death was a loss to the industry, robbing the world of one of its most talented and versatile actors. However, his legacy lives on through his body of work, which continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the globe. Pete Postlethwaite may have left this world, but his unforgettable performances ensure that he will always be remembered as a true master of his craft.

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Inception

Maurice Fischer

2010

Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

The Town

Fergus "Fergie" Colm

2010

Doug MacRay is a longtime thief, who, smarter than the rest of his crew, is looking for his chance to exit the game. When a bank job leads to the group kidnapping an attractive branch manager, he takes on the role of monitoring her – but their burgeoning relationship threatens to unveil the identities of Doug and his crew to the FBI Agent who is on their case.

The Usual Suspects

Kobayashi

1995

Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.

Clash of the Titans

Spyros

2010

Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, Perseus and his warriors will only survive if Perseus accepts his power as a god, defies fate and creates his own destiny.

Romeo + Juliet

Father Laurence

1996

In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.

Alien³

David

1992

After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.

The Last of the Mohicans

Captain Beams

1992

In war-torn colonial America, in the midst of a bloody battle between British, the French and Native American allies, the aristocratic daughter of a British Colonel and her party are captured by a group of Huron warriors. Fortunately, a group of three Mohican trappers comes to their rescue.

Æon Flux

Keeper

2005

400 years into the future, disease has wiped out the majority of the world's population, except one walled city, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. When Æon Flux, the top operative in the underground 'Monican' rebellion, is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets.

In the Name of the Father

Giuseppe Conlon

1993

A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.

DragonHeart

Gilbert

1996

In an ancient time when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies, a knight named Bowen comes face to face and heart to heart with the last dragon on Earth, Draco. Taking up arms to suppress a tyrant king, Bowen soon realizes his task will be harder than he'd imagined: If he kills the king, Draco will die as well.

The Omen

Father Brennan

2006

A diplomatic couple adopts the son of the devil without knowing it. A remake of the classic horror film of the same name from 1976.

James and the Giant Peach

The Magic Man

1996

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands.

Dark Water

Veeck

2005

Dahlia Williams and her daughter Cecelia move into a rundown apartment on New York's Roosevelt Island. Dahlia is in the midst of divorce proceedings, and the apartment, though near an excellent school for her daughter, is all she can afford. From the time she arrives, there are mysterious occurrences—and there is a constant drip from the ceiling in her daughter's bedroom…

The Constant Gardener

Lorbeer

2005

Justin Quayle is a low-level British diplomat who has always gone about his work very quietly, not causing any problems. But after his radical wife Tessa is killed he becomes determined to find out why, thrusting himself into the middle of a very dangerous conspiracy.

Solomon Kane

William Crowthorn

2009

A nomadic 16th century warrior, condemned to hell for his brutal past, seeks redemption by renouncing violence, but finds some things are worth burning for as he fights to free a young Puritan woman from the grip of evil.

The Duellists

Orderly shaving Gen. Treillard

1977

In 1800, as Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power in France, a rivalry erupts between Armand and Gabriel, two lieutenants in the French Army, over a perceived insult. For over a decade, they engage in a series of duels amidst larger conflicts, including the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812, and shifts in the political and social systems of Europe.

Split Second

Paulsen

1992

In a flooded future London, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner and has haunted him ever since — but he soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.

Hamlet

Player King

1990

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.

Amistad

Holabird

1997

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Roland Tembo

1997

Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.