A screen giant is gone--Peter O'Toole died earlier today

[Ovation]

One of the greats is no longer with us. Peter O'Toole, 81, died earlier today after a long illness (no specifics I could find, nor are they necessary).

Apart from the obvious--Lawrence of Arabia--which O'Toole performance stands out to you? Lion in Winter is a favourite of mine. I also have a soft spot for his voice acting in Ratatouille as the mean restaurant critic, Anton Ego (a wonderful name for a character). Won't have time to watch Lawrence tonight as a tribute, but perhaps I can squeeze in a viewing of Ratatouille with the kids.

Thoughts?

[Stoney]

I must admit to not having seen many of his performances, but his performance in Creator has to be one of my all time favorites.

[Ovation]

That is another favourite of mine. The movie has its flaws but it is well done. I often use a line from that film with my students (though I'm probably not getting it exactly right as it's been over 20 years since I last saw it--guess I'm long overdue): "How would you like 12 credits in…The Big Picture."

[George Bellefontaine]

He was a great actor. Aside from the movies mentioned here, one of my favorites is Lord Jim.

[wkhanna]

- Man of La Mancha

- Goodbye, Mr. Chips

- The Lion in the Winter

- Becket

However, I think many will feel that his greatest achievements were on the stage, the prodigious amount of his work there being his most beloved & memorable.

[Chris D]

Farewell, "Aurence".

RIP.

[John Holmes]

Phantoms

Most probably bypassed it but, I love quirky films like this. O'Toole's tabloid journalist, is a character so out there, you have to love it.