My ex wife always said that, when I was drunk, I turned into Peter O'Toole The nicest thing anyone has ever said of me.

Peter lived a life like no other. He was an outrageous personality and an outstanding actor. His Lawrence was a performance that not only deserved an Oscar but should have acrued every acting accolade. His two performances of Henry 2 were unmatched. An amazing personality that lived his life as he wanted.

I saw Lawrence of Arabia as a teenager and my friends all had crushes on Omar sharif with his deep brown eyes. But Otoole with his sky blue eyes and THAT Voice!!! I still remember the s cene when he was whipped , he conveyed so much anguish in his face without saying a word. A genius , beautiful man and amazing artist ! Thanks Peter for what you gave the world!

Richard Harris, Peter O' tool, there will never be such again. RIP TRUE THESPIANS, RASCALS, LOVED BY ALL.

That he didn’t win every Oscar he was nominated for was a travesty. One of the greatest actors and personality of my lifetime .

His dad was a bookmaker and O'toole always said, "I wasn't from the working class, i was from the criminal class." he really was hilarious.

The last thing O’Toole was is an egotist. He was one of the nest actors in history, and a philosopher. Also, one the most handsome men on screen.

Peter O'toole and Katherine Hepburn in 'The Lion in Winter'' clash of the titans,fantastic supporting cast and James Goldman's wonderful script, bliss.

Imagine the inflation-adjusted bar tabs he and Burton racked up over the years lol. Neither won an Oscar but golly what talent.

My parents took me to the Sydney premiere of Lawrence of Arabia. I was 12. I remember being swept away by the majesty of his performance. When the film ended, the audience was exhaused. Even watching it today, it does that to you. It was spellbinding. At a press conference he was asked what it took to act the role of Lawrence. He said, "My dear man, I am Lawrence. It will take three years for him to leave me." That was the committment and it showed.

Probably the greatest actor ever and oh so handsome. 💕

Peter O Toole was a brilliant actor with a fabulous sense of humour and a voice like velvet. When he was eventually given an honoury Oscar he said... Always the bridesmaid never the bride my foot ! Of course he should have won an Oscar !!! ❤️

Lawrence of Arabia is the most beautiful movie with that scene in the desert and the wonderful music ..!! Those great actors were giants and the epic roles they played will be forever in our hearts ♥️

O'toole and Harris '''gone but never forgotten...even do the mould is broken..we'll not see there likes again..

The moment as he drinks lemonade at 16:00 is truly when he breaks down in what i can only surmise is stress and PTSD from all that happened, a wonderful piece of acting.

I was 14 when my dad took me and my brother to see Lawerenc of Arabia . I fell in love with him ! It must be a reason I came to this documentary while looking at other things .He is a legend !

I loved Peter O'Toole. Fell in love with the man when I was only 6 years old; the year after Lawrence of Arabia (my favorite movie of all time) was released...and remained in love with him until twenty years past eternity. Loved everything I watched him in. I even watched TROY because he was in it...not for Brad Pitt; not for Eric Bana...watched it for Peter O'Toole. To me, he was one of the BEST actors to ever grace the screen and/or stage. And he was damned good looking, too! Loved his "kiss my ass" attitude; loved his views on politics and the wars... I LOVE Peter O'Toole.

Peter O'Toole is who I think of whenever a discussion of greatest actors arises. He is my very favorite, for his risk- taking his passion, and his originality.

" Peter O 'Toole the only actor in Hollywood with a double phallic name." ----- Groucho Marx

Such an original, both as a man and as an actor. Lawrence of Arabia is the film I always remember as the moment I started thinking about what film could really do. Just a gorgeous film. O'Toole was stunning in this performance.

My favorite actor. Nobody even came close to his level of talent.

Like many moviegoers, I discovered Peter O'Toole in LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. I've seen several of his subsequent films, but I've lost count of how many times I've seen LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. I don't know of another movie that so spectacularly made an actor a star. It seems fitting with Peter O'Toole's life.

Truely, the world's "most facinating man".

Most charming man I ever met. A lion with a wink and sparkle in his eye. If he saw there was an opportunity to create fun-- stand back!

I believe his "Goodbye Mr Chips", was his greatest part, not much seen even on the TV. His Lawrence and Man for all seasons are unforgettably!

Greatest actor of all time I loved his performance of portraying Hendry 2 in Becket

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams...................

Great actor-great mind - admirable that he stayed connected to his roots (Irish). God rest his soul.

Alfred Hitchcock never won a best director Oscar. The best do not always win.

Lawrence of Arabia is still the greatest film of all time. I have watched so many times and always find a new "nugget" that thrills me!

A brilliant actor but an even more extraordinary man . A gift to the world .

That's when movies meant something . O'Toole, Harris, all our past greats.

"I will not be a common man, I shall stir the smooth sands of monotony".

Quality, detailed, honest overview of an eccentric man and an unquestionably loved actor of generations.

"He's not like other men. He's not normal." "ALL RIGHT! I'm extraordinary!"

The doc did not mention that O'Toole was also a passionate anti-war activist, protested both the Korean and Vietnam wars, yet another reason to admire the man.

He is so adorable as a baby...and later on matchless an actor. It confounds me that he did get several Oscars. And so handsome...you could drown...loose yourself in his beautiful blue eyes!

"My Favorite Year" is one of our best comedies. A perfect role for Peter O'Toole. Great movie.

The Actors that lost Oscars in the sixties and seventies are god's compared to their inheritors.

O,',Toole.....plain EPIC

My favourite actor.

He was a living breathing Oscar

"He's not like other men. He's not normal." Thank God, mate.

The first time I remember seeing O'Toole was in "The Ruling Class". I still think it was his best role.

I hold Peter O Toolle in high esteem especially for his performance of Lawrence of Arabia. The scene in the desert when he is formulating in his mind of what to do next eg " we must take Akkaba", and everyone awaits his strategy, to me is spellbinding. A real work of acting genius.

It's always best to let the man tell his own story.

Such a gorgeous man! Incredible actor!!!

I loved Peter Graves as the narrator of Biography. His mellifluous voice brought much to the lives of the amazing people he spoke of. I think he deserves Honorable Mention here, too.

Legendary actor. Also a legendary hellraiser.

I love Peter O'Toole and he doesn't need no stinking Hollyweed golden statue awards to prove he is one or the best stage and movie actors of all times. His best is "Laurence of Arabia" as "Zulu" is Michael Caine's best.

Wish he would have recorded readings of poems by the great poets. He had the natural "ear" for poetry and spoke so beautifully.

Anthony Hopkins saw what alcohol did to Burton, O'toole and a dozen other actors whom he admired. So he stopped. And his career is vital to this moment. What could have been,lads,what could have been......

He was incredible beautiful!

He deserves an Oscar

i saw him on stage in the West End in 'Jeffrey Barnard is Unwell 'in the nineties, pure genius, hilarious just hilarious & i got to meet him! My late dad had been a close friend of Alan Bates who had been one of Peters lifetime friends since RADA - went round after the play & he was utterly lovely & so funny. Never forgotten it ...they dont make men like that anymore....😞

If Peck won because of "To Kill a Mockingbird", then I don't regret O'Toole's loss. Peck was Atticus Finch and that was a match made in heaven.

Henry II in Becket is OTOOLE at his zenith. After that , you knew he could & would be hilarious, seeringly dramatic, and unforgettable in whatever came next. His first Henry is at turns outrageous , pathetic, seething , and hysterical .

The most carasmatic Actor ever , A true Legend.. Very missed..

“My Favorite Year” remains one of my all time favorite movies. The casting was fantastic….the writing, comedic timing, and every character was perfect! I’ve seen it at least 10 times and can almost recite the lines, but it’s just as funny as the first time I saw it. Playing a drunk convincingly is actually really difficult, but of course, he nails it. If you’ve not seen it, I heartily recommend that you do.

This documentary was extremely well done. Thank you for sharing it.

A handsome man, Peter O’Toole!

Who could forget his commanding role of Tiberius Caesar in that epic film Caligula. With that all star cast, set in the glory days of ancient Rome. An amazing performance within an amazing cast. A true holiday favorite.

He was born to play the role of Lawrence of the Arabia..

A lovely tribute to an extraordinary human who showed us how to wring the very essence from life. ❤

Thank you so much for posting! Admired and spellbound by Peter O’Tooles acting since I saw him in Lawrence of Arabia at a local cinema in Bournemouth, Westover Road, in the 1960’s 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Saw him with Susannah York in Shaw's "The Apple Cart" at the Haymarket. He was a riot. Seeing him onstage is still one of the highlights of my life.

Today Commemorates Peter O'Toole's 85th Birthday

Brilliant actor. An actors' actor.

My favorite actor

What a voice, thank god he made Lawrence of Arabia... timeless, and it may save us all one day

My dad took us kids to the Drive In and we watched Lawrence of Arabia in early to mid 60's. I think it was about 1964.

His work is excellently portrayed in a range of movies: My Favorite Year, The Stuntman, The Ruling Class and Lord Jim.

We are born into wonder and never leave that behind you. God bless you Peter.

He mesmerized me in Lawrence of Arabia.

Kennith Griffith in his old age just something else, hilarious.

Brilliant actor of all time. Too underrated a total world actor

Michael Caine had the best O’Toole story. Back when both were aspiring actors they were touring England in a play. Caine was O’Toole’s understudy and frequently had to be in costume when O’Toole was late in arriving for that night’s performance. After one show O’Toole suggested they go out for a quick dinner. They went to a nearby diner but from there Caine has no memory of what happened next until he and Peter woke up on the floor of the apartment of two dodgy looking girls. Neither of them knew where they were but eventually made it back to the theater where they were met by the owner of the diner who sternly told them they were banned for life from the establishment. Before Caine could ask what they did, O’Toole stopped him saying “it’s probably best not to know”. After that O’Toole never invited him out again, Caine thought Peter must’ve considered him a bad influence

The Ruling Class was a movie far beyond its time, audiences couldn't understand it and the best way to see it was while stoned!!!!!!

The single biggest crime committed by Hollywood is never giving O'Toole the Oscar... period.

Had the honour of watching him perform a play of his old friend: "Jeffery Barnard is Unwell." at the Old Vic .

The stuntman is a masterpiece!

"'The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness' Honore de Balzac .

A REAL LEO, ROARING HIS WAY ACROSS THE DRAMATIC LANDSCAPE.

Lawrence of Arabia didn't hold a candle to Peter's performance in The Ruling Class! So many people were coming out of the theater totally confused by his superb over the top performance!

Still the most beautiful man ever on screen! Fabulous actor! Great fun and highly entertaining in Interviews… If he only had avoided alcohol… But he was An Irish lad so that was highly unlikely. But whenever I see him, I cannot help but say: Ehat a man! 🏆💫✨

great actor..fascinating personality

Such a good looking young man and, in later life, his stories were endless and hilarious. A fabulous actor who sadly pissed most of his talent away on booze.

He 's absolutely magical.... there's no one in the world of celebrity who is more dearly mad and frighteningly honest except Bob Dylan. Both of them follow the demons of their fates wherever they may lead.

He was an Academy Award inside of him was the Greatest Academy Award of all time a True living breathing Academy Award

Sian Phillips was Livia in PBS- I, Claudius! Never knew they were married! You must admit-the British do it right!

This was made about the time he played in "Jeffery Bernard Is Unwell" which we were lucky enough to go and see at the Old Vic. Peter O' Toole fans who haven't seen this should find it very enjoyable, it's here on you tube.

He is magnetic and rules any and all his roles. His Man of Lamancha - I have watched it numerous times on VHS... His book, Loitering with Intent, informative, hilarious and gripping times.

How could you possibly replicate the experiences the actors of this generation lived as young children growing up in difficult and dangerous times.

My first taste of O'Toole's acting was in the 1996 TV mini-series _Gulliver's Travels_, where he played the Emperor of the Lilliputs to absolutely hilarious effect. It's been fascinating to explore his work in reverse, to see exactly why he was so perfect to play the ultimate caricature of self-important British bureaucracy that I've associated with him since I was a kid watching _Gulliver's Travels_. His appearances on late night talk shows are also priceless!

Too much of a drunk for the Royal Navy??? Now THAT'S an accomplishment! Not to mention his- and our- good fortune...

A fine actor and even though he wasn't the first choice to play TE Lawrence, his resemblance to him is remarkable!!.

I wish him well. Wonderful, creative, destructive, persistent. Like many brilliant persons, the desire to manage themselves sometimes leads to self medication and harm to their health. We benefit from his extroversion to see something of our selves.

Why didn't they show or mention MAN OF LA MANCHA (The Musical) ? My absolute favorite actor!

Legendary Actor.

BEST MOVIE, ever!!!!!!!