Peter Cushing Autographs for sale Star Wars

Purchase genuine hand signed Peter Cushing autographs and signed Star wars memorabilia from Grand Moff Tarkin.

Peter Cushing a renowned British actor who had a long and successful career in film and television. Known for his roles in horror films, such as Hammer Films’ Dracula and Frankenstein series. However, he also had a notable role in the Star Wars franchise, playing the iconic villain Grand Moff Tarkin.

Cushing, born in Surrey, England in 1913. Beginning his acting career in the theatre in the early 1930s. He made his film debut in 1939 with a small role in the comedy film The Man in the Iron Mask. Also, went on to appear in a number of films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, but it was not until the 1960s that he achieved his greatest success.

In 1957, Cushing starred in the Hammer Films production of The Curse of Frankenstein. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it launched Cushing’s career as a horror film star. He went on to star in a number of other successful horror films for Hammer Films, including Dracula (1958), The Mummy (1959), and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959).

Genuine Peter Cushing signed photo

In the early 1970s, Cushing cast in the role of Grand Moff Tarkin in the first Star Wars film. Tarkin was the Grand Moff of the Galactic Empire, and one of the most powerful men in the galaxy. A ruthless and cruel villain, and he was responsible for the destruction of the planet Alderaan.

Additionally, Cushing’s performance as Tarkin widely praised by critics and fans alike. He brought a great deal of dignity and gravitas to the role, and he helped to make Tarkin one of the most iconic villains in cinema history.

Furthermore, Cushing reprised the role of Tarkin in the sequel film, The Empire Strikes Back (1980). However, he died of cancer in 1994 before he could film his scenes for the final film in the trilogy, Return of the Jedi (1983). His scenes were filmed using a combination of archive footage and a digital double.

Besides, Cushing’s legacy as an actor is secure. Talented and versatile performer who starred in a wide variety of films. However, he is best remembered for his roles in horror films and in the Star Wars franchise. Performance as Grand Moff Tarkin, considered to be one of the greatest villain performances in cinema history.