Peter Frye was an American actor who is best known for Nineteen Eighty-Four, I Like Mike, and Hill 24 Doesn’t Answer. He was born on March 1, 1914, in Montréal, Québec, Canada, and passed away on June 2, 1991, in London, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Frye was born Peter Friedman into a Jewish family in Montreal. He had two marriages, first to Batya Lancet, with whom he had one child, and later to Thelma Ruby in 1970, who remained his partner until his death. Frye was also a talented polyglot, speaking fluent English, French, Spanish, Hebrew, and German.
Career
Before becoming known as an actor, Frye moved to Israel, where he worked as a stage director and drama professor at the University of Tel Aviv. He was involved in various film and television roles, demonstrating his range as an actor. His performance in the 1979 adaptation of Jesus was notable, although his voice in that film was later dubbed by an unknown British actor.
Death and Legacy
Peter Frye died of a heart attack on June 2, 1991, in London. His contributions to film and theater continue to be remembered, showcasing his talent and versatility as an actor. Frye’s work in both American and international productions left a lasting impact on audiences and the acting community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Nineteen Eighty-Four | 1984-11-09 | Rutherford |
| The Gangster Show: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui | 1972-11-07 | Dogsborough |
| The Sell Out | 1976-05-01 | Kasyan |
| King David | 1985-03-29 | Judean Elder |
| הדיבוק | 1968-01-01 | Sender |
| Jesus | 1979-10-19 | Pontius Pilate |