Peter Lorre

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 portrayal of a serial killer who preys on little girls in the German film M. Later he became a popular featured player in Hollywood crime films and mysteries, notably alongside Humphrey Bogart and Sydney Greenstreet, and as the star of the successful Mr. Moto detective series.... more

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1946

1962

Breakthrough Years

1931

His chilling debut in Fritz Lang's M (1931) launched him into international stardom.

1935

Mad Love (1935) was his first Hollywood film, establishing his unique, intense character actor presence.