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Birth Name: Peter Wilton Cushing
Date of Birth: 26 May, 1913
Place of Birth: Kenley, Croydon, Surrey, England, U.K.
Date of Death: 11 August, 1994
Place of Death: Canterbury, Kent, England, U.K.
Ethnicity: English
Peter Cushing was an English actor. He was a star of horror films.
He was the son of Nellie Maria and George Edward Cushing, a quantity surveyor. Peter was married to Violet Hélène Beck, until her death. Violet was the sister of film editor Reginald Beck.
Peter’s paternal grandfather was Henry William/Wilton Cushing (the son of Henry Cushing and Lucy Mills). Peter’s great-grandfather Henry was the son of John Cushing and Hannah Maria Rising.
Peter’s paternal grandmother was named Emily Day (the daughter of William Day).
Peter’s maternal grandfather was named David King (the son of David King). Peter’s grandfather David was a carpet merchant.
Peter’s maternal grandmother was named Esther Marianne/Marriane Snelling (the daughter of James Snelling). Esther was born in West London, London, England.
Source: Genealogy of Peter Cushing – https://www.geni.com