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Peter George(1924-1966)

  • Writer
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Peter George was born on 26 March 1924 in Treorchy, Wales, UK. He was a writer, known for Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) and National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove (2025). He died on 1 June 1966 in Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK.
BornMarch 26, 1924
DiedJune 1, 1966(42)
BornMarch 26, 1924
DiedJune 1, 1966(42)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
8.3
  • Writer
  • 1964
Steve Coogan in National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove (2025)
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove
7.2
  • Writer
  • 2025

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Writer

  • Steve Coogan in National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove (2025)
    National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove
    7.2
    • novel
    • 2025
  • Fail Safe (1964)
    Fail Safe
    8.0
    • Writer (uncredited)
    • 1964
  • Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
    8.3
    • screenplay
    • based on the book: "Red Alert" by
    • 1964

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 26, 1924
    • Treorchy, Wales, UK
  • Died
    • June 1, 1966
    • Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK(suicide)
  • Children
    • David George
  • Other works
    Novel (as Peter Bryant): "Two Hours to Doom" (aka "Red Alert") (filmed as Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964))

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    • Peter Bryant

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