Peter Burton
Peter Burton (born April 4, 1921 in London Borough of Bromley , England , † November 21, 1989 in London ) was a British actor .
Life
Burton was the first to cast Major Boothroyd , better known as Q , in the film James Bond Chases Dr. No figured. He got the role because he was a close friend of director Terence Young . Only when Burton was replaced by Desmond Llewelyn due to a scheduling conflict with James Bond 007 - From Moscow with Love , did the figure attract more attention.
Burton also starred in the Bond parody Casino Royale (1967) and in the television series With Umbrella, Charm and Melon , The Man with the Suitcase , UFO , The Professionals and Simon Templar .
Peter Burton died in 1989 at the age of 68.
Filmography (selection)
- 1950: What the Butler Saw
- 1950: The Wooden Horse
- 1957: The thing with the Treasure Island (Five on a Treasure Iceland)
- 1960: The last voyage of the Bismarck (Sink the Bismarck!)
- 1960: The Iron Maiden
- 1962: James Bond chases Dr. No (Dr. No)
- 1962: Lawrence of Arabia (Lawrence of Arabia)
- 1966: Judith
- 1971: A Clockwork Orange (A Clockwork Orange)
- 1971: A strike rarely comes alone (Carry On at Your Convenience)
- 1980: Richard's Legacy (Richard's Things)
- 1983: The Scarlet and the Black ( The Scarlet and the Black , TV movie)
Web links
- Peter Burton in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Burton, Peter |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 4, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London Borough of Bromley , England |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 21, 1989 |
| Place of death | London |