Peter O'Toole: Eight-Time Oscar Nominee and Star of Lawrence of Arabia D

Peter O'Toole was an Irish-British actor. Born on August 2, 1932, in Leeds, England, or Connemara, Ireland (both claimed), he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

He became an international star as T.E. Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and was nominated for eight Academy Awards without winning a competitive one. He starred in Becket, The Lion in Winter, The Ruling Class and Venus. He received an honorary Oscar in 2003.

He was well known for hard living. O'Toole died in London on December 14, 2013, at age 81.

Achievements: Eight Oscar nominations, Honorary Academy Award (2003).

Birth: August 2, 1932 - Leeds, England.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: He holds the record for most acting nominations without a win.