Peter Cushing
| Born | May 26, 1913 |
| Hometown | Kenley, England |
| Height | 6'0" (1.82m) |
| Spouse | Violet Hélène Beck |
| Parents | George Edward Cushing, Nellie Marie Cushing |
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