Peter van Eyck: Biography, Facts and Career
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Peter van Eyck (born Götz Walter Wolfgang von Eick; 16 July 1911 – 15 July 1969) was a German and American actor. Born in Prussian Pomerania, he moved to the United States in the 1930s and established a career as a character actor. After World War II, he returned to his native country and became a leading man in West German cinema. Internationally, his best known roles included The Wages of Fear (1953), Mr. Arkadin (1955), The Longest Day (1962), The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965), and the 1960s Dr. Mabuse films. He was twice nominated for the German Film Award for Best Actor, for Blind Justice (1961) and for The River Line (1964).
Quick facts about Peter van Eyck
- Full name: Peter van Eyck
- Born: 1911-07-16
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q66418
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Who is Peter van Eyck?
Peter van Eyck (born Götz Walter Wolfgang von Eick; 16 July 1911 – 15 July 1969) was a German and American actor.
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Peter van Eyck is United States.
When was Peter van Eyck born?
Peter van Eyck was born on 1911-07-16.
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