David Peel (actor)
David Peel , (born June 19, 1920 in London , Great Britain , † September 4, 1981 there ) was a British actor . His most popular role was that of the master vampire Baron Meinster in Dracula and His Brides (1960) opposite Peter Cushing .
life and career
David Peel studied acting at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and played in a number of stage plays before making more appearances in film and television from the 1940s.
In 1960 he played the role of the cruel vampire Baron Meinster in Hammer’s Dracula and His Brides at the side of Peter Cushing . With this film, Peel was to go down in (horror) film history as the first blonde vampire.
Although Peel's career was on the upswing, he decided to quit acting. One of his last appearances was a supporting role in The Weird Hands of Dr. Orlak starring Christopher Lee , a remake of the horror classic Orlac's Hands .
After gradually retiring from the film business, Peel worked as a real estate agent and antique dealer . David Peel died in London on September 4, 1981 at the age of sixty-one .
Filmography (selection)
- 1943: Squadron Leader X
- 1943: Escape to Danger
- 1954: They Who Dare
- 1954: Beau Brummell
- 1959: The Infamous John Friend
- 1960: Dracula and his brides
- 1960: The sinister hands of Dr. Orlak
Web links
- David Peel in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Peel, David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 19, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London , UK |
| DATE OF DEATH | 4th September 1981 |
| Place of death | London , UK |