Acting

Peter Turner

Born February 21, 1952 · Liverpool, UK (age 74)

Peter Turner is a Liverpool-born actor, writer and director. He joined the National Youth Theatre aged sixteen, working extensively in theatre, film and television. He is the author of Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool, the true story of his intimate friendship with Hollywood star Gloria Grahame. His memoir was turned into a movie in 2017 in which he had a small cameo. Jamie Bell played Turner as …

Known For

Who Dares WinsWho Dares Wins · 1982
Who Dares Wins
6.31982
MovieActionThriller
When SAS Captain Peter Skellen is thrown out of the service for gross misconduct due to unnecessary violence and bullying, he is soon recruited by The People's Lobby, a fanatical group aiming to hold several US dignitaries hostage. But Skellen's dismissal is a front to enable him to get close to the terrorist group. Can he get close enough to stop the Lobby from creating an international incident?
JacobJacob · 1994
Jacob
6.71994
MovieAdventureDrama
Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.
The KraysThe Krays · 1990
The Krays
6.01990
MovieDramaCrime
Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother Violet. As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene. But at the height of their power, the brothers veer into different lives, giving the older crime bosses a chance to reclaim what the Krays took from them.
Film Stars Don't Die in LiverpoolFilm Stars Don't Die in Liverpool · 2017
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
6.32017
MovieRomanceDrama
Liverpool, 1978: What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme-fatale, the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame, and her young lover, British actor Peter Turner, quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort.
The TempestThe Tempest · 1979
The Tempest
5.81979
MovieDramaFantasy
Prospero, a potent magician, lives on a desolate isle with his virginal daughter, Miranda. He's in exile, banished from his duchy by his usurping brother and the King of Naples. Providence brings these enemies near; aided by his vassal the spirit Ariel, Prospero conjures a tempest to wreck the Italian ship. The king's son, thinking all others lost, becomes Prospero's prisoner, falling in love with Miranda and she with him. Prospero's brother and the king wander the island, as do a drunken cook and sailor, who conspire with Caliban, Prospero's beastly slave, to murder Prospero. Prospero wants reason to triumph, Ariel wants his freedom, Miranda a husband; the sailors want to dance.
RunnersRunners · 1983
Runners
5.41983
MovieDrama
When his young daughter disappears, her father refuses to accept that she is dead and sets out on a journey to find her.
Charles & Diana: A Royal Love StoryCharles & Diana: A Royal Love Story · 1982
Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story
4.01982
MovieDramaTV Movie
Dramatization of the romance and July 1981 wedding of Great Britain's Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.
The ComebackThe Comeback · 1978
The Comeback
5.81978
MovieHorrorMystery
A singer holes up at a sinister estate to write new songs for his act. His ex-wife is brutally murdered, and the killer may be stalking him next.

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