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Peter Finch

Peter Finch

Actor · born 28 September 1916 · South Kensington, London, England, UK

Frederick George Peter Ingle Finch (28 September 1916 – 14 January 1977) was an English-Australian actor. He is best remembered for his role as crazed television anchorman Howard Beale in the 1976 film Network, which earned him a posthumous Academy Award for Best Actor, his fifth Best Actor award from the BAFTA, and a Best Actor award from the Golden Globes. He was the first of two people to win a posthumous Academy Award in an acting category; the other was fellow Australian Heath Ledger.

Where to start: Network (1976).

As actor 60

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Peter Finch movie?

By viewer score, Network (1976) at 7.8/10.

What are Peter Finch’s most popular movies?

Network, The Flight of the Phoenix, The Nun's Story.

How many movies has Peter Finch made?

60 films on TMDB, 60 as actor.

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