★ 7.8 
Acting
Peter Lorre
Peter Lorre is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rawhide and The Wonderful World of Disney. Peter Lorre was born on June 26, 1904. Peter Lorre died on March 23, 1964 at the age of 59.
- Born
- June 26, 1904
- Place of birth
- Rózsahegy (now Ružomberok), Austria-Hungary (now Slovakia)
- Died
- March 23, 1964 (59 years old)
Biography
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.
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1975Film Emigration from Nazi GermanySelf (archive footage)
- 1963Kraft Suspense TheatreFrederick Bergen
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Gertrude Berg Show
- 1960Route 66
- 1960CheckmateAlonzo Pace Graham
- 1959RawhideVictor Laurier
- 195877 Sunset StripThe Gypsy
- 1956Playhouse 90Café Owner
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsTomas Salgado / Carlos
- 1955The 20th Century Fox HourMoyzisch
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseWilly
- 1954Climax!Mr. Vorhees
- 1954The George Gobel ShowSelf
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySelf
- 1954Studio 57Mr. Grover
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
- 1951The Red Skelton ShowMad Scientist
- 1950Lux Video TheatreRichard Pratt
- 1950The Jack Benny ProgramLuverne Goodheart
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1949Suspense
- 1948BambiSelf (archive footage)
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Peter Lorre been in?
Peter Lorre is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rawhide and The Wonderful World of Disney.
When was Peter Lorre born?
Peter Lorre was born on June 26, 1904. (Rózsahegy (now Ružomberok), Austria-Hungary (now Slovakia))
How old is Peter Lorre?
Peter Lorre died on March 23, 1964 at the age of 59.
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·