Peter Lee Lawrence
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Peter Lee Lawrence born Karl Hirenbach, (born February 21, 1945, Lindau
, died April 19, 1974), was a German
actor
. He enjoyed brief fame as a prolific leading man of Spaghetti Westerns before dying at the age of 29.
His first notable film role was a small, uncredited, but important appearance as the brother-in-law of Lee Van Cleef
in For a Few Dollars More
. From than on he went on to star in 16 more Spaghetti Westerns from 1967 to 1973. He was also credited in several of these films as Arthur Grant. Some of these films were hits in Europe including "32 Caliber Killer" (1967), "Days of Violence" (1967), Fury of Johnny Kid (1967), The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid (1967), Killer Adios (1968). He was a particularly popular actor in Cuba
.
In 1971, Lawrence had a supporting role in Black Beauty
. He continued acting until his death. He had 30 film credits in his nine-year career. His last credited appearance was Los Caballeros del Botón de Ancla (1974).
He lived in Nice for severals years with his mother. He was also cast in photonovel
s under the name Pierre Clément.
Lawrence reportedly died from a brain tumor. The precise details surrounding his death are mysterious, but many sources state that his condition affected his behavior and he committed suicide. At the time of his death he was married to actress Cristina Galbó
.
Lindau
Lindau is a Bavarian town and an island on the eastern side of Lake Constance, the Bodensee. It is the capital of the Landkreis or rural district of Lindau. The historic city of Lindau is located on an island which is connected with the mainland by bridge and railway.- History :The name Lindau was...
, died April 19, 1974), was a German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He enjoyed brief fame as a prolific leading man of Spaghetti Westerns before dying at the age of 29.
His first notable film role was a small, uncredited, but important appearance as the brother-in-law of Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef was an American film actor who appeared mostly in Western and action pictures. His sharp features and piercing eyes led to his being cast as a villain in scores of films such as High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and The Good The Bad and the Ugly.-Early life:Van Cleef was...
in For a Few Dollars More
For a Few Dollars More
For a Few Dollars More is a 1965 Italian spaghetti western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef and Gian Maria Volonté. German actor Klaus Kinski also plays a supporting role as a secondary villain...
. From than on he went on to star in 16 more Spaghetti Westerns from 1967 to 1973. He was also credited in several of these films as Arthur Grant. Some of these films were hits in Europe including "32 Caliber Killer" (1967), "Days of Violence" (1967), Fury of Johnny Kid (1967), The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid (1967), Killer Adios (1968). He was a particularly popular actor in Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
.
In 1971, Lawrence had a supporting role in Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Black Beauty is an 1877 novel by English author Anna Sewell. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an invalid. The novel became an immediate bestseller, with Sewell dying just five months after its publication, long enough to see her first and only...
. He continued acting until his death. He had 30 film credits in his nine-year career. His last credited appearance was Los Caballeros del Botón de Ancla (1974).
He lived in Nice for severals years with his mother. He was also cast in photonovel
Photonovel
A photonovel is a type of comic book, adapting a film or television episode and using film stills instead of artwork along with the narrative text and word balloons containing dialogue. The photonovel concept was most popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, before the widespread advent of home...
s under the name Pierre Clément.
Lawrence reportedly died from a brain tumor. The precise details surrounding his death are mysterious, but many sources state that his condition affected his behavior and he committed suicide. At the time of his death he was married to actress Cristina Galbó
Cristina Galbo
Cristina Galbo was an actress of some moderate fame in Europe during the late 1960s and early 1970s, who made a name for herself in film mostly for European horror vehicles....
.