Monday, January 3, 2011

Pete Postlethwaite Passes Away at 64

Actor Pete Postlethwaite was born in 1946 and grew up in Cheshire, England, the -middle class environment. He went to college and while finishing his studies developed an interest in theater, to the dismay of his family. Pete passed away peacefully in central England. Pete was treated for cancer and died after a long struggle. He was 64.

In the world of film, there are superstars, there are unknowns, and then there's this strange category third of the main actors always recognize, but don’t know their names or recognize them as talented as they are. Postlethwaite is probably best known as the enigmatic Kobayashi in “The Usual Suspects ", but probably saw its widest audience for her performance in "The Lost World: Jurassic Park”.

Steven Spielberg, the director of Jurassic Park and Amistad called Pete "the best actor in the world." At that time, Pete said: "I'm sure what Spielberg actually said was:" The thing about Pete is that he really thinks he is the best player in the world. "

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