With eight Best Actor nods, the late Peter O’Toole holds the record among actors for most Oscar nominations without winning. Looking over his nominated performances, from “Lawrence of Arabia” to “Venus,” we reflect on the dignity of that unlucky statistic.
On the curious nobility of Peter O'Toole's unlucky Oscar history
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:27 pm · December 15th, 2013
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'Vertigo,' 'The Last Emperor' (in 3D) and Emmanuelle Riva get a fresh look at Cannes
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:50 pm · April 30th, 2013
Festival section, now in its tenth year, focuses on film heritage and restoration.
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Peter O'Toole retires from stage and screen
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:05 pm · July 10th, 2012
The eight-time Oscar nominee hangs it up after a lion’s career.
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