Peter Ustinov
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on Peter Ustinov:
Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most? (May 3, 2025)
ROMEO & JULIET Star Olivia Hussey Passes Away at 73 (Dec 30, 2024)
THE SILVER CORD Comes to the Finborough Theatre (Aug 12, 2024)
Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most? (May 3, 2025)
ROMEO & JULIET Star Olivia Hussey Passes Away at 73 (Dec 30, 2024)
THE SILVER CORD Comes to the Finborough Theatre (Aug 12, 2024)
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Playwright
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Movies
Let the People Sing
[ 1942 ] Dr. Bentika
[ 1942 ] Dr. Bentika
The Goose Steps Out
[ 1942 ] Krauss
[ 1942 ] Krauss
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
[ 1942 ] The Priest
[ 1942 ] The Priest
The Way Ahead
[ 1944 ] Rispoli - Cafe Owner
[ 1944 ] Rispoli - Cafe Owner
Secret Flight
[ 1946 ] producer
[ 1946 ] producer
Vice Versa
[ 1948 ] producer
[ 1948 ] producer
Private Angelo
[ 1949 ] Pvt. Angelo
[ 1949 ] Pvt. Angelo
Odette
[ 1950 ] Lt. Alex Rabinovich, Arnauld
[ 1950 ] Lt. Alex Rabinovich, Arnauld
Hotel Sahara
[ 1951 ] Emad
[ 1951 ] Emad
The Magic Box
[ 1951 ] Industry Man
[ 1951 ] Industry Man
Quo Vadis
[ 1951 ] Nero
[ 1951 ] Nero
The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird
[ 1952 ] Wonderbird
[ 1952 ] Wonderbird
Beau Brummell
[ 1954 ] George, Prince of Wales
[ 1954 ] George, Prince of Wales
The Egyptian
[ 1954 ] Kaptah
[ 1954 ] Kaptah
We're No Angels
[ 1955 ] Jules
[ 1955 ] Jules
I girovaghi
[ 1956 ] Don Alfonso Pugliesi
[ 1956 ] Don Alfonso Pugliesi
The Spies
[ 1957 ] Michel Kaminsky
[ 1957 ] Michel Kaminsky
The Man Who Wagged His Tail
[ 1957 ] Mr. Bossi
[ 1957 ] Mr. Bossi
Spartacus
[ 1960 ] Batiatus
[ 1960 ] Batiatus
The Sundowners
[ 1960 ] Rupert Venneker
[ 1960 ] Rupert Venneker
Romanoff and Juliet
[ 1961 ] The General
[ 1961 ] The General
Billy Budd
[ 1962 ] Edwin Fairfax Vere
[ 1962 ] Edwin Fairfax Vere
Topkapi
[ 1964 ] Arthur Simon Simpson
[ 1964 ] Arthur Simon Simpson
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
[ 1965 ] King Fawz
[ 1965 ] King Fawz
Blackbeard's Ghost
[ 1968 ] Captain Blackbeard
[ 1968 ] Captain Blackbeard
Hot Millions
[ 1968 ] Marcus Pendleton, Caesar Smith
[ 1968 ] Marcus Pendleton, Caesar Smith
Viva Max
[ 1969 ] General Maximilian Rodrigues De Santos
[ 1969 ] General Maximilian Rodrigues De Santos
Hammersmith Is Out
[ 1972 ] Doctor
[ 1972 ] Doctor
Robin Hood
[ 1973 ] Prince John - A Lion, King Richard
[ 1973 ] Prince John - A Lion, King Richard
Big Truck and Sister Clare
[ 1974 ] Israeli Truck Driver
[ 1974 ] Israeli Truck Driver
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
[ 1975 ] Hnup Wan
[ 1975 ] Hnup Wan
Logan's Run
[ 1976 ] Old Man
[ 1976 ] Old Man
Double Murder
[ 1977 ] Harry Hellman
[ 1977 ] Harry Hellman
The Mouse and His Child
[ 1977 ] Manny the Rat
[ 1977 ] Manny the Rat
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
[ 1977 ] Markov
[ 1977 ] Markov
The Purple Taxi
[ 1977 ] Taubelman
[ 1977 ] Taubelman
Death on the Nile
[ 1978 ] Hercule Poirot
[ 1978 ] Hercule Poirot
Metamorphoses
[ 1978 ] Narrator
[ 1978 ] Narrator
Ashanti
[ 1979 ] Suleiman
[ 1979 ] Suleiman
Tarka the Otter
[ 1979 ] The'story talker
[ 1979 ] The'story talker
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
[ 1981 ] Charlie Chan
[ 1981 ] Charlie Chan
Grendel Grendel Grendel
[ 1981 ] Grendel
[ 1981 ] Grendel
The Great Muppet Caper
[ 1981 ] Truck Driver
[ 1981 ] Truck Driver
Evil Under the Sun
[ 1982 ] Hercule Poirot
[ 1982 ] Hercule Poirot
Memed My Hawk
[ 1984 ] Abdi Aga
[ 1984 ] Abdi Aga
Appointment with Death
[ 1988 ] Hercule Poirot
[ 1988 ] Hercule Poirot
There Was a Castle with Forty Dogs
[ 1990 ] Le vétérinaire Muggione
[ 1990 ] Le vétérinaire Muggione
Lorenzo's Oil
[ 1992 ] Professor Nikolais
[ 1992 ] Professor Nikolais
The Phoenix and the Magic Carpet
[ 1995 ] Grandfather, Phoenix
[ 1995 ] Grandfather, Phoenix
Stiff Upper Lips
[ 1997 ] Horace
[ 1997 ] Horace
The Bachelor
[ 1999 ] Grandad
[ 1999 ] Grandad
Luther
[ 2003 ] Frederick the Wise
[ 2003 ] Frederick the Wise
TV Shows
Doctor Snuggles
Doctor Snuggles
Doctor Snuggles
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1983 - Comedy of the Year
Peter UstinovBeethoven's Tenth
Olivier Awards - 1983 - Comedy Performance of the Year
Peter Ustinov, Beethoven's Tenth
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Peter Ustinov, Romanoff and Juliet
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Play
Peter Ustinov, Romanoff and Juliet
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1956 - Best Play
Peter UstinovRomanoff and Juliet
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News
Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most?
by Sidney Paterra - May 3, 2025
On June 8, 2025, viewers will be able to tune in to watch Cynthia Erivo take the stage at Radio City Music Hall as a first-time host for the 78th annual ceremony. Do you know who has hosted the ceremony the most?
by Sidney Paterra - May 3, 2025
On June 8, 2025, viewers will be able to tune in to watch Cynthia Erivo take the stage at Radio City Music Hall as a first-time host for the 78th annual ceremony. Do you know who has hosted the ceremony the most?
ROMEO & JULIET Star Olivia Hussey Passes Away at 73
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2024
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Olivia Hussey, best known for her role in the 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has passed away at age 73 from breast cancer.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2024
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Olivia Hussey, best known for her role in the 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has passed away at age 73 from breast cancer.
THE SILVER CORD Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the first London production since 1927 of Sidney Howard’s The Silver Cord will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the first London production since 1927 of Sidney Howard’s The Silver Cord will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.
MELVILLE'S BILLY BUDD AT 100 Announced At The Grolier Club NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2024
Explore the centennial celebration of Herman Melville's BILLY BUDD at The Grolier Club in NYC, featuring rare editions, manuscripts, and artifacts from the American literary classic.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2024
Explore the centennial celebration of Herman Melville's BILLY BUDD at The Grolier Club in NYC, featuring rare editions, manuscripts, and artifacts from the American literary classic.
Cast Set for THREE MEN IN A BOAT The The Mill At Sonning Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024
See who is starring in THREE MEN IN A BOAT at The Mill at Sonning Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024
See who is starring in THREE MEN IN A BOAT at The Mill at Sonning Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.
Andy Grotelueschen & Nicholas Edwards to Join New Maltby & Shire Musical THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023
Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023
Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.
Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, Christina Sajous & More to Star in in THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023
Get the latest news on Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of THE COUNTRY WIFE, featuring an incredible cast including Nicholas Christopher, Carson Elrod, Eddie Korbich, Kristolyn Lloyd, Jacob Ming-Trent, Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, and Lauren Worsham. Don't miss this one-night-only event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023
Get the latest news on Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of THE COUNTRY WIFE, featuring an incredible cast including Nicholas Christopher, Carson Elrod, Eddie Korbich, Kristolyn Lloyd, Jacob Ming-Trent, Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, and Lauren Worsham. Don't miss this one-night-only event.
Stratford Festival Mourns The Loss Of Marti Maraden
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2023
Stratford Festival has shared news of the death of Marti Maraden, an artistic director, actor and director of rare skill, as well as a beloved colleague and mentor. She died Thursday, August 31, while visiting family in Sweden, having suddenly fallen ill. She was 78 years old.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2023
Stratford Festival has shared news of the death of Marti Maraden, an artistic director, actor and director of rare skill, as well as a beloved colleague and mentor. She died Thursday, August 31, while visiting family in Sweden, having suddenly fallen ill. She was 78 years old.
MOVIE NIGHT WITH MACHINE At The Museum Of Arts And Design
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2022
Movie Night with Machine at The Museum of Arts and Design is a screening series of five beloved throwback films curated by Machine Dazzle to accompany his solo exhibition, Queer Maximalism x Machine Dazzle.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2022
Movie Night with Machine at The Museum of Arts and Design is a screening series of five beloved throwback films curated by Machine Dazzle to accompany his solo exhibition, Queer Maximalism x Machine Dazzle.
Sony Classical Releases The Boston Symphony Chamber Players' Complete RCA Victor Recordings, August 26
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2022
It was inevitable that the Boston Symphony – hailed as “The Aristocrat of Orchestras” in the early '60s by RCA Victor, its long-time record company – would spin off an ensemble from its elite roster of principals.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2022
It was inevitable that the Boston Symphony – hailed as “The Aristocrat of Orchestras” in the early '60s by RCA Victor, its long-time record company – would spin off an ensemble from its elite roster of principals.
Longtime Downtown Theater Director George Ferencz Passes Away at 74
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021
Stage Director George Ferencz (1947-2021), passed away on September 14 following a long illness according to his wife of 35 years, Sally Lesser. For over a half century, Ferencz was a beloved fixture of New York’s Off- and Off-Off-Broadway theatre scenes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021
Stage Director George Ferencz (1947-2021), passed away on September 14 following a long illness according to his wife of 35 years, Sally Lesser. For over a half century, Ferencz was a beloved fixture of New York’s Off- and Off-Off-Broadway theatre scenes.
Independent Theatre Presents MY THREE ANGELS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2021
After a being postponed for a year, South Australia's beloved Independent Theatre will present the comedy My Three Angels, which inspired one of Australia's first TV dramas back in 1962.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2021
After a being postponed for a year, South Australia's beloved Independent Theatre will present the comedy My Three Angels, which inspired one of Australia's first TV dramas back in 1962.
HOWERD'S END Starring Simon Cartwright and Mark Farrelly to Premiere at The Golden Goose
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2020
'Howerd's End' will get its world premiere at the new Golden Goose Theatre. This brand new play by Mark Farrelly ('Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope') takes you to the heart of Frankie and Dennis' clandestine relationship, which lasted from the 1950s until Frankie's death in 1992. It also affords a glorious opportunity to encounter Frankie in full-flight stand up mode.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2020
'Howerd's End' will get its world premiere at the new Golden Goose Theatre. This brand new play by Mark Farrelly ('Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope') takes you to the heart of Frankie and Dennis' clandestine relationship, which lasted from the 1950s until Frankie's death in 1992. It also affords a glorious opportunity to encounter Frankie in full-flight stand up mode.
Broadway Books: 10 MORE Theatre-Themed History Books to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2020
Looking for something new to read while stuck inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 of our favorite theatre-themed history books to fill the void!
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2020
Looking for something new to read while stuck inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 of our favorite theatre-themed history books to fill the void!
MY THREE ANGELS Cancelled at Independent Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2020
Unfortunately Independent Theatre have had to cancel their show My Three Angels that was going to run 17-25 April 2020.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2020
Unfortunately Independent Theatre have had to cancel their show My Three Angels that was going to run 17-25 April 2020.
MY THREE ANGELS Comes to Goodwood Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2020
South Australia's beloved Independent Theatre brings its trademark panache to the hilarious comedy My Three Angels, which inspired one of Australia's first TV dramas back in 1962.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2020
South Australia's beloved Independent Theatre brings its trademark panache to the hilarious comedy My Three Angels, which inspired one of Australia's first TV dramas back in 1962.
Ricky Gervais to Host the 2020 GOLDEN GLOBES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2019
Global comedy superstar Ricky Gervais, in his unique and legendary fashion, will resume hosting duties for a record fifth time at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The three-hour telecast will air live on NBC coast to coast Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2019
Global comedy superstar Ricky Gervais, in his unique and legendary fashion, will resume hosting duties for a record fifth time at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The three-hour telecast will air live on NBC coast to coast Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
BWW Interview: Timothy Gulan of CATS at Majestic Theatre
by Kathy Strain - Oct 26, 2019
Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS has won many awards over the years including seven Tony Awards. CATS has been rediscovered by audiences everywhere and will be coming to San Antonio, Texas and the Majestic Theatre from October 29-November 3, 2019. BWW caught up with Timothy Gulan who plays the part of Bustopher Jones among other cats. He shared with us some fun backstage secrets including make-up and costume preparations.
by Kathy Strain - Oct 26, 2019
Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS has won many awards over the years including seven Tony Awards. CATS has been rediscovered by audiences everywhere and will be coming to San Antonio, Texas and the Majestic Theatre from October 29-November 3, 2019. BWW caught up with Timothy Gulan who plays the part of Bustopher Jones among other cats. He shared with us some fun backstage secrets including make-up and costume preparations.
Photo Flash: BE MORE CHILL Composer Joe Iconis Honored At The Players
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2019
Last night, Monday, September 9, 2019, The Players honored Tony Award-nominated composer and writer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) with a Pipe Night, a club tradition that has celebrated significant cultural figures for over a century.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2019
Last night, Monday, September 9, 2019, The Players honored Tony Award-nominated composer and writer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) with a Pipe Night, a club tradition that has celebrated significant cultural figures for over a century.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Peter Ustinov been in?
Peter Ustinov has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Peter Ustinov been in?
Peter Ustinov has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Peter Ustinov been nominated for?
Peter Ustinov has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Comedy of the Year and Comedy Performance of the Year at the Olivier Awards for his role in "Beethoven's Tenth". Additionally, he received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his performance in "Romanoff and Juliet". The play itself was also nominated for Best Play at both the Tony Awards and the Evening Standard Awards.
What awards has Peter Ustinov won?
Peter Ustinov has won the Best Play award at the Evening Standard Awards for his work on the play "Romanoff and Juliet".
How many shows has Peter Ustinov written?
Peter Ustinov has written 7 shows including The Love of Four Colonels (Playwright), Romanoff and Juliet (Playwright), Photo Finish (Playwright), The Unknown Soldier and His Wife (Playwright), Halfway Up the Tree (Playwright), Who's Who in Hell (Playwright), Beethoven's Tenth (Playwright).
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