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ernieschell: On this date in 2004 English filmmaker, writer, and humanitarian Sir Peter Ustinov—whose versatile career spanned more than 60 years, during which he excelled in numerous areas of the arts—died at age 82.
BriW74: Peter Ustinov is on my heavenly dinner party guest list when I pass over.
MdeBohun: Peter Ustinov, actor, writer, filmmaker, theatre & opera director, stage designer, author, radio & TV presenter died today in 2004.
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
sudhirindusage: "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious."
- Peter Ustinov
KiritManral: Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.
Peter Ustinov
Zsavooz: Peter Ustinov photographed by Gordon Anthony, 1946.
welfordwrites: I do not believe that friends are necessarily the people you like best, they are merely the people who got there first. Peter Ustinov
WhosBrownBread: March 28
Remembering those who died on this day :
Clemence Dane (1965)
Dwight D Eisenhower (1969)
Marc Chagall (1985)
Maria von Trapp (1987)
Patrick Troughton (1987)
Eugene Ionesco (1994)
Anthony Powell (2000)
Peter Ustinov (2004)
2/3
zakirkk: Today in History: English born Swiss actor, director, producer, screenwriter and TV presenter, Peter Ustinov died on 28th March 2004. He was born on 16th April 1921.
FXMC1957: 28 March 2004. Popular actor, writer, director and TV documentary presenter, Peter Ustinov, died (aged 82). His fund of witty anecdotes made him a regular guest on chat shows. He also served as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and as president of the World Federalist Movement.
ARTandHUE: Remembering the late, great actor & raconteur Peter Ustinov who died on this day in 2004. Peter was an uncredited co-writer of the classic British comedy "School for Scoundrels".
ByDavidSlattery: In America, through pressure of conformity, there is freedom of choice, but nothing to choose from.
Peter Ustinov RIP today 2004.
ByDavidSlattery: By increasing the size of the keyhole, today's playwrights are in danger of doing away with the door.
Peter Ustinov RIP today 2004.
CAOH110291: Remembering Peter Ustinov who died on this day
PhillipAdams_1: Ustinov made a film with me - our animated feature for grownups GRENDEL GRENDEL GRENDEL Peter was a joy to work with
BelarusMiniInfo: Great raconteur Peter Ustinov once described the Russian electoral process as "similar to Kim Jong-un's, but run by the Swiss".
SpiesVespers: OTD March 28, 2004 Peter Ustinov, son of highly effective Brit spy Jona von Ustinov, died. Said to have gone into acting, though never quite escaped shadow of his father’s illustrious espionage career. Here's a nice picture of Jona Ustinov.
MichaelWarbur17: Peter Ustinov, Laurence Olivier, John Gavin, Tony Curtis, Jean Simmons and Kirk Douglas on the set of "Spartacus" (1960).
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
ClassicRatings: Death on the Nile (1978 & 2022)
Hercule Poirot´s intelligence is legendary and feared at the same time. This is clearly visible in Peter Ustinov's and Kenneth Branagh's portrayal of Agatha Christie´s famous master detective.
VishweshMasurk: "The point of living and of being an optimist, is to be foolish enough to believe the best is yet to come."
-Peter Ustinov
realDrBrendan: There's Peter Ustinov in the audience.
AncientWisdomHQ: "The point of living and of being an optimist, is to be foolish enough to believe the best is yet to come."
- Peter Ustinov
DerekWinnert: MGM's plush and lavish 1951 Technicolor biblical epic blockbuster film Quo Vadis? stars Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr, as the crazed Emperor Nero (Peter Ustinov) fiddles while Rome burns, chariots race, armies march and lions eat Christians.
evil_spectre: Peter Ustinov: "The point of living and of being an optimist, is to be foolish enough to believe the best is yet to come."
Thouotes: "The point of living and of being an optimist, is to be foolish enough to believe the best is yet to come." — Peter Ustinov
JayAGlennie: The screenplay was credited to producer, Hal E. Chester, & Patricia Moyes. Peter Ustinov & Frank Tarloff worked uncredited
Hamer was sacked due to his drinking, & Chester & Cyril Frankel (uncredited) finished the film. Hamer did not work in the industry again & died in 63
rav26051: Sacrifice?
Who ensured disappearance of video of her assassination? Who was in power? Who wanted to hide truth? Who gained by murder?
Article reports "...with an interview with Peter Ustinov. The cameras were in place when Indira began walking,.."
crimaiota: "Unfortunately, a super abundance of dreams is paid for by a growing potential for nightmares." （Sir Peter Ustinov）
PBRstreetgang73: Watching Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot in Thirteen for Dinner and look who shows up a full four years before making the role his own. It does also have Faye Dunaway , Bill Nighy and Matt Houston himself Lee Horsley and I’m pretty sure Richard E.Grant shows up in a small part
kobester031501: Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. —Peter Ustinov
pomodrunkard: The script definitely came from a stage production, and some stage productions probably did rapid fire His Girl Friday type comedy well, but Bogie and Peter Ustinov let eons past between each line, drawing everything out.
cwroederer: ROBIN HOOD (1973)
8/10
—There is no more perfect word for this movie than simply “fun”.
—Peter Ustinov as Prince John is one of the most entertaining villains yet.
—Not the most creative animal designs but they’re all fun to look at.
—The ending feels just a bit flat.
crimaiota: "Unfortunately, a super abundance of dreams is paid for by a growing potential for nightmares." （Sir Peter Ustinov）
scottpaulsore1: Peter Ustinov on Sesame Street
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
Sperocaof: I remember on the old British Horror Films forum, we used to ask had Sir Peter Ustinov NEVER made a horror.
Leaving aside Hammersmith is Out, yes, he did a (borderline) giallo (that's more giallo in the original Italian sense).
But yes, Ustinov and Mastroianni made a giallo.
welfordwrites: Her virtue was that she said what she thought, her vice was that what she thought didn't amount to much. Peter Ustinov
dantalksdrwho: Peter Ustinov has never been so clear! I was a bit dubious what difference It would make, but the remastering really does make it feel like a modern production.
FARRAH_LOVE1: Check out VOGUE PARIS 1976 PETER USTINOV HELMUT NEWTON JANICE DICKINSON GUY BOURDIN FURS
crimaiota: "Unfortunately, a super abundance of dreams is paid for by a growing potential for nightmares." （Sir Peter Ustinov）
PalettaAnthony: Peter Ustinov's Russian-Ethiopian-Jewish-German father had a preposterously interesting life. WWI veteran, MI6 spy
asmaulhusna4091: Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. —Peter Ustinov
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
glorialee252: Since we are destined to live out our lives in the prison of our minds, our one duty is to furnish it well. - Peter Ustinov
don_ukens: "At the age of four with paper hats and wooden swords we’re all generals. Only some of us never grow out of it."
Peter Ustinov
doesitsay: Young Peter Ustinov looks like Tom Hardy. Currently watching We're No Angel's.
Pendidikan4Id: “Since we are destined to live out our lives in the prison of our minds, it is our duty to furnish it well.”
― Peter Ustinov
ColinPayn: Iconic actors in tv and film - Peter Ustinov
ZeaSonic: Anyway Peter Ustinov directed. Debut of Terrance Stamp. Do you think this was disturbing?
keifer66: The way Peter Ustinov portrayed Nero was comical. And very effective.
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
fengler_paul: it's a nightmare scenario.
Because there's still a chance to rethink, to turn back. We can't leave everything to the technicians, the experts.)"
(Peter Ustinov)
Peter Ustinov was a two-time Academy Award-winning film actor, director, writer, journalist and raconteur.
sakura328hand: Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. —Peter Ustinov
ChloeMS: “Did you know that the worldwide food shortage that threatens up to five hundred million children could be alleviated at the cost of only one day, ‘only one day,’ of modern warfare.”
☯ Peter Ustinov
WhatYouToo: Contrary to general belief, I do not believe that friends are necessarily the people you like best, they are merely the people who got there first. ~ Peter Ustinov
HassettTerry: I have read a lot of ancient history and have disabused myself of quite a few notions but for me Nero will always be Peter Ustinov.
welfordwrites: Sir Peter Ustinov: a much-missed entertainer.
RafayRashdi: After witnessing the chaotic events of recent weeks, I cannot help but quote this quote ::
“If history teaches us one thing, than that history teaches us nothing.” - Peter Ustinov.
LostGlasgow: TV's rubbish tonight, so I'm off to Devil's Island, with Aldo Ray, Humphrey Bogart, and Peter Ustinov...
crimaiota: "Unfortunately, a super abundance of dreams is paid for by a growing potential for nightmares." （Sir Peter Ustinov）
JustWhatDrOrdrd: Yup, it’s the inner qualities that count.
As Peter Ustinov used to say:
“Dream women are typically only optical illusions.”
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
MaxJLHardy: Peter & The Wolf - Pick your player?
David Bowie
Sophia Loren
Sean Connery
Peter Ustinov
SheilaFenton12: "Spartacus" - 5pm PST Today = TCM
Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Jean Simmons, Woody Strode, Laurence Olivierf, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov...oysters anyone?
denofcinema5: The best Laurence Oliver anecdote ever, by Peter Ustinov. Puts me in stitches every time. Classic.
mzounnaa: "Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit."
Peter Ustinov
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
baccantuscany: "People are annoyed with the Chinese for not respecting more human rights. But with a population that size it's very difficult to have the same attitude to human rights." - Peter Ustinov
mohamedBeji1020: Spartacus. Final Scene. (edited) Kirk Douglas. Jean Simmons. Peter Ustinov.
StreamingVideo_: The movie Spartacus went on sale today for $4.99 on a couple of the streaming services.
The movie stars Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Tony Curtis, Peter Ustinov, Charles Laughton, Jean Simmons, John Gavin, Herbert Lom, Nina Foch
JusticeOfElora: Peter Ustinov as Nero.
And David Suchet as Poirot.
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
MaryWordsworth1: I’m watching Dame Maggie Smith acting with Peter Ustinov, and Bob Newhart in the movie “Hot Millions” on TCM now
TCMonehour: HOT MILLIONS (1968)
D: Eric Till | Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith, Karl Malden
5:00AM EST
A con artist gains employment at an insurance company in order to embezzle money by re-programming their "new" wonder computer.
106m
MugginsMcS: We're No Angels is an immensely charming, hilarious and heartwarming picture with top tier performances from all involved though special mention for Humph and Peter Ustinov. I loved every minute of this film. Muggins Rating: A+
JimCanOps: Sidney Toler - round eye - American Actor
Roland Winters - round eye - American Actor
Ross Martin - round eye - American Actor
Peter Ustinov - round eye - British Actor
MugginsMcS: And now the second Humphrey Bogart picture of the night... the 1955 comedy, We're No Angels also starring the great Peter Ustinov! This is a first watch!
WhiskeyTwistVTG: Only around 10 hours left! Check out Ustinov In Russia By Peter Ustinov, 1987, Hardcover, Signed, VTG, Free Shipping!
Stephen_Groner: Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. Peter Ustinov
Amy_Loosemore: I'm watching a Poirot adaption with David Suchet...as Inspector Japp. It's so weird to see him as another character! (Peter Ustinov is Poirot)
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
jorg_butow: Winston Churchill
Peter Ustinov
Mark Twain
Hearton121: The habit of religion is oppressive, an easy way out of thought.,Peter Ustinov,Thought, Easy, Way ,
clydekusatsu: Peter Ustinov SPARTACUS Shirley JONES ELMER GANTRY Elizabeth Taylor BUTTERFIELD 8 & Burt Lancaster ELMER GANTRY
cultfree54: If he is looking down, Peter Ustinov, that other wise comic from out East, would be proud of you.
You're helping to keep Britain free from humbug and cant as he used to do1.
pralcocer: “The sound of laughter has always seemed to me the most civilized music in the universe.” -Peter Ustinov
somuchbullsh: No-one comes near Peter Ustinov as Poirot.
priscilagural: COMEDY: Michelle Pfeiffer, Peter Ustinov, Lee Grant | Full Movie | Comed...
TrueLasting9750: Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.,Peter Ustinov,Funny, Comedy, Way ,
Plarasoft: Love is an act of endless forgiveness. A tender look which becomes a habit. - by Peter Ustinov
crimaiota: "Unfortunately, a super abundance of dreams is paid for by a growing potential for nightmares." （Sir Peter Ustinov）
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
WhiskeyTwistVTG: Check out this book. Ustinov In Russia By Peter Ustinov, 1987, Hardcover, Autographed/Signed, VTG, Free Shipping!
welfordwrites: Critics search for ages for the wrong word which, to give them credit, they eventually find. Sir Peter Ustinov
calios1: The search for a new Peter Ustinov is at an end.
armadill2010: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
Philip_D_Conrad: Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of. (Peter Ustinov)
