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Peter Bowles was credited as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. Peter Bowles was born on October 16, 1936 in London, Roman Empire. Death is recorded on March 17, 2022, at the age of 85.
My Take
Peter Bowles represents the kind of refined, durable British craftsmanship I deeply respect. Moving with ease across film, stage, and television, he made elegance look effortless, and his Richard DeVere in To the Manor Born remains a small masterclass in genteel warmth. What strikes me is the longevity, decades spent at the top of his craft before his passing in 2022. He never relied on flash; instead he won audiences with the rich, lived-in texture of his performances. To me that quiet authority is the truest mark of a great actor, and his body of work earns lasting admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Bowles
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・ボウルズ
- Reading
- ぴーたー・ぼうるず
- Born
- October 16, 1936 – March 17, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20Bowles
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1589331
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Bowles born?
Born October 16, 1936.
When did Peter Bowles die?
Died March 17, 2022, aged 85.
Where was Peter Bowles from?
Peter Bowles was from London, Roman Empire.
What did Peter Bowles do?
Peter Bowles worked as actor, film actor, stage actor, television actor.
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