Peter Utinov

 

Peter Ustinov was a British actor, director, screenwriter, and novelist. For his career, he starred in over 70 films in just under 60 years. One of his best performances can be found in the movie Quo Vadis, a 1951 epic starring Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr. Ustinov plays the role of the infamous Emperor Nero. Though it was a supporting role, Ustinov accurately portrayed the cruel dictator and added his English charm to the film. He went on to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.