39+ Get Pictures of Peter Cushing. Tarkin was played by famous british actor peter cushing who, at that point, was probably best known for his roles in the hammer series of horror . Peter wilton cushing was born on may 26, 1913 in kenley, surrey, england, to nellie maria (king) and george edward cushing, . Westfall is a distinguished professor of informa. Peter cushing is best known for the huge number of horror films he made for hammer studios between 1957 and 1974. Frequently cast opposite his longtime friend, sir christopher lee, cushing gave definitive portrayals of monster maker victor frankenstein and vampire hunter dr .
