A NEW RECORD 8 NOMS, 0 WINS FOR O'TOOLE.Byline: Bob Strauss Film Writer Even though he didn't win the best actor Academy Award for "Venus," Peter O'Toole Noun 1. Peter O'Toole - British actor (born in Ireland in 1932) O'Toole, Peter Seamus O'Toole Emerald Isle, Hibernia, Ireland - an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland went into the Oscar record books Sunday night. He's earned eight best actor nominations without a win. He was previously tied, at seven, with "Becket beck·et n. Nautical A device, such as a looped rope, hook and eye, strap, or grommet, used to hold or fasten loose ropes, spars, or oars in position. [Origin unknown.] Noun 1. " co-star Richard Burton at the top of the always-a-bridesmaid list. O'Toole's run started in 1962 for "Lawrence of Arabia Lawrence of Arabia: see Lawrence, T. E. Lawrence of Arabia T. E. Lawrence (1888–1935), legendary hero, led Arab revolt against Turkey. [Br. Hist.: Benét, 572] See : Adventurousness ." His other nominations were for "Becket" (1964), "The Lion in Winter" (1968), "Goodbye, Mr. Chips Goodbye, Mr. Chips (originally Good-bye, Mr. Chips) is a novel by James Hilton, first published in 1934. The story was first published in the British Weekly " (1969), "The Ruling Class" (1972)," "The Stunt Man" (1980) and "My Favorite Year" (1982). O'Toole was given an honorary Oscar in 2003. The actor was initially reluctant to accept the noncompetitive trophy, telling the academy, "I am still in the game and might win the lovely bugger bug·ger 1 n. 1. Vulgar Slang A sodomite. 2. Slang A contemptible or disreputable person. 3. outright." Asked a few weeks ago what he thought his chances were of winning this year, O'Toole said: "My expectations are low, so I can hardly be disappointed too much. I've learned the hard way." CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Actor Peter O'Toole didn't win an Oscar Sunday night, but he does have the distinction of having the most nominations without a win. Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer |
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