Pete Postlethwaite. Actor: The Usual Suspects. An oddly fascinating bloke with prominent bony cheeks and rawboned figure, Peter William (Pete) Postlethwaite was born on February 16, 1946 and was a distinguished character actor on stage, TV and film.

The British star, who was known for his roles in In The Name of the Father, The Usual Suspects and Brassed Off, passed away in hospital after a lengthy illness. He was praised by fellow actors, directors and politicians as a "wild and true" performer and a "national treasure".

Pete Postlethwaite was a versatile and acclaimed British actor who starred in films such as In The Name Of The Father, The Usual Suspects and Amistad. He also campaigned for social and environmental causes and was made an OBE in 2003.

The British character actor, known for his roles in "In the Name of the Father" and "Inception", passed away at 64 after a long cancer battle. He was praised by Spielberg as "the best actor in the world" and was a political activist for peace and environment.

Pete Postlethwaite. Actor: The Usual Suspects. An oddly fascinating bloke with prominent bony cheeks and rawboned figure, Peter William (Pete) Postlethwaite was born on February 16, 1946 and was a distinguished character actor on stage, TV and film.

Pete Postlethwaite, a lanky, craggy-faced character actor whose range stretched from sweet sentimentality to acid menace and who was nominated for an Academy Award in 1994 for his role as...

A tribute to the late British actor who starred in The Usual Suspects, In the Name of the Father, and many other films. Learn about his career, his roles, and his distinctive features that made him unforgettable.

The Independent pays tribute to Pete Postlethwaite, who died in 2011, as a distinctive and prolific character actor, praised by Spielberg as "the best in the world". He starred in films such as The Lost World, In the Name of the Father, The Usual Suspects and Brassed Off.

Oscar-nominated British actor Pete Postlethwaite has died at the age of 64, a spokesman has announced. Journalist and friend Andrew Richardson said the actor, who was appointed OBE in 2003,...