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British actor
Peter William Postlethwaite, OBE was an English character actor. After minor television appearances, including in The Professionals, his first major success arose through the British autobiographical film Distant Voices, Still Lives .Wikipedia
| Born | February 7, 1946 |
| Hometown | Warrington, Cheshire |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Jacqueline Morrish (m 2003 - 2011) |
| Children | Lily Kathleen Postlethwaite , William Postlethwaite |
| Parents | William Postlethwaite , Mary Postlethwaite |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actor | The Town (2010 film) | Nominated |
| 2001 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | The Sins | Nominated |
| 2000 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | Lost for Words (1999 film) | Winner |
| 1995 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Best Actor | Martin Chuzzlewit | Nominated |
| 1994 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | In the Name of the Father (film) | Nominated |