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Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Director & actor · born 26 June 1904 · Rózsahegy (now Ružomberok), Austria-Hungary (now Slovakia)

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.

Where to start: Casablanca (1943).

As director 1

As actor 113

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Peter Lorre movie?

By viewer score, Casablanca (1943) at 8.1/10.

What are Peter Lorre’s most popular movies?

Casablanca, M, The Maltese Falcon.

How many movies has Peter Lorre made?

114 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 113 as actor.

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