Obituary of Peter Lorre

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Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre (born June 26, 1904 in Ružomberok, Slovakia) was a film actor was best known for his role as Hans Beckert in the 1931 thriller film, “M” and for having a sinister sounding voice. Peter died on March 23, 1964 and his death was because of a stroke. He died at just 64 years of age.

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Peter Lorre Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lorre, Peter
    • Common Name: Peter Lorre
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Ružomberok, Slovakia
    • Birth Date: June 26, 1904
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Pete
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Active Years: 1929-1964
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $40 million
    • Nationality: Austrian
    • Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    Peter's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: László Löwenstein
    • Father: Alois Loewenstein
    • Mother: Elvira Freischberger
    • Brother(s):
      • four
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Celia Lovsky (married 1934-divorced 1945)
      • Kaaren Verne (married 1945-divorced 1950)
      • Annemarie Brenning (married 1953-1964, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Catharine Lorre

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 23 1964 at age 59
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes were interred at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorAustrian Born on June 26th Born in 1904 Died in 1964 Died at age 59 Died from Stroke

Peter's Notable Roles:

  • M

Quotable Quotes:

"All that anyone needs to imitate me is two soft-boiled eggs and a bedroom voice." (IMDB)

"Peter Lorre was a brilliant and versatile actor whose contributions to the film industry have left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. (V)"

Is Mr. Peter Lorre still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-05-28 00:43:03
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