Peter Lorre (German: [ˈpeːtɐ ˈlɔʁə]; born László Löwenstein, Hungarian: [ˈlaːsloː ˈløːvɛ (n)ʃtɒjn]; June 26, 1904 – March 23, 1964) was a Hungarian and American actor, active first in Europe …

Lorre played numerous memorable villain roles, spy characters, comedic roles, and even a romantic type, throughout the 1940s, beginning with his graduation from 30s B-pictures The …

May 31, 2025 · Peter Lorre was Hollywood’s favorite bad guy. Famous for his menacing on-screen appearance, Lorre’s personal life took on nightmarish themes of its own. From an …

Dec 18, 2025 · Peter Lorre (born June 26, 1904, Rózsahegy, Hung.—died March 23, 1964, Hollywood, Calif., U.S.) was a Hungarian-born American motion-picture actor who projected a …

Peter Lorre, born as László Löwenstein on June 26, 1904, in Rózsahegy, Kingdom of Hungary (now Ružomberok, Slovakia), was a distinguished character actor known for his distinctive …

Jun 26, 2025 · Peter Lorre wasn’t just a villain—he was a trailblazing character actor with depth, heart, and a face that inspired cartoons. From fleeing Nazi Germany to starring in M, …

Often typecast as a menacing figure, Peter Lorre achieved Hollywood fame during the 1930s, first as a featured player and later as a character actor who trademarked his screen performances …

Peter Lorre was a Hungarian-American actor known for his distinctive voice, unique looks, and memorable roles in classic films. Born László Löwenstein in 1904, he gained fame in Germany …

Biography Lorre's family was Jewish. Lorre was born in Rózsahegy (Rosenberg) in a country called Austria-Hungary. Now the place where he was born is in the country Slovakia. He …

Peter Lorre (June 26, 1904 – March 23, 1964) was a Hungarian-American actor frequently typecast as a sinister foreigner. He caused an international sensation in 1931 with his …