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My Take
Finch is an actor I hold in quiet awe. Born in London in 1916, shipped to Australia at ten, he clawed his way up through vaudeville and radio before conquering British theatre with the Old Vic. The crowning irony is his 1977 Academy Award for Best Actor in Network, the first ever awarded posthumously, for that incendiary, screaming on-air meltdown that still raises the hairs on my neck. A lifetime spent ricocheting between stage and screen, and he seized his finest honor at the very last. That arc, ending on his highest note, leaves me bowing my head in genuine respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Finch
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・フィンチ
- Reading
- ぴーたー・ふぃんち
- Born
- September 28, 1916 – January 14, 1977
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- South Kensington, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor / screenwriter / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- North Sydney Technical High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1977 Academy Award for Best Actor
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Finch born?
September 28, 1916 – January 14, 1977.
Where is Peter Finch from?
Peter Finch is from South Kensington, United Kingdom.
What does Peter Finch do?
Peter Finch works as stage actor, film actor, actor, screenwriter, writer.
How tall is Peter Finch?
Peter Finch is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.