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Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Director & actor · born 4 April 1932 · New York City, New York, USA

Anthony Perkins (April 4, 1932 – September 12, 1992) was an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and his Oscar-nominated role in Friendly Persuasion (1956). He made his film debut in The Actress (1953) directed by George Cukor before experiencing success on Broadway with Elia Kazan’s production of Tea and Sympathy (1955).

He quickly became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, working alongside actors such as Henry Fonda (The Tin Star), Sophia Loren (Desire Under the Elms), Shirley MacLaine (The Matchmaker), Audrey Hepburn (Green Mansions), and Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire, and Ava Gardner (On the Beach).

Where to start: Psycho (1960).

As director 3

As actor 78

TV shows 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Anthony Perkins movie?

By viewer score, Psycho (1960) at 8.4/10.

What are Anthony Perkins’s most popular movies?

Psycho, Murder on the Orient Express, Psycho II.

How many movies has Anthony Perkins made?

81 films on TMDB, 3 as director, 78 as actor.

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