Peter Lee Lawrence

Peter Lee Lawrence

Peter Lee Lawrence born Karl Hirenbach, (born February 21, 1945, Lindau, died April 19 1974, was a German actor who for a brief period enjoyed fame as a prolific leading man of Spaghetti Westerns before dying at the age of 29.

His first notable film role was a small, uncredited, but important appearance as the brother-in-law of Lee Van Cleef in "For a Few Dollars More". From than on he went on to star in 16 more Spaghetti Westerns from 1967 to 1973. He was also credited in several of these films as Arthur Grant. Some of these films were hits in Europe including 32 Caliber Killer (1967), Days of Violence (1967), Fury of Johnny Kid (1967), The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid (1967), Killer Adios (1968). Other hit films in which he appeared included A Gun For One Hundred Graves (1968), and Garringo (1969), Arriva Sabata! (1970), and More Dollars for the MacGregors (1970).

In 1971, Lawrence had a supporting role in "Black Beauty". He continued acting until his death. He had 30 film credits in his nine-year career. His last credited appearance was Los Caballeros del Botón de Ancla (1974).

Lawrence reportedly died from a brain tumor. The precise details surrounding his death are mysterious, but many sources state that his condition affected his behavior and he committed suicide.Fact|date=March 2008 At the time of his death he was married to actress Cristina Galbó.

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* [http://www.spaghetti-western.net/index.php/Peter_Lee_Lawrence Spaghetti Western Database Entry]


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