An odd-looking but quite fascinating bloke with prominent, bony cheeks and almost a rawboned figure, the distinguished character actor Pete Postlethwaite was born Peter William Postlethwaite in 1946 and grew up in Cheshire, England amid middle-class surroundings. He went to college and while completing his studies developed an interest in theatre, to the chagrin of his family. His father, a labourer, wanted him to find a more secure position in life.A drama teacher initially, he decided to follow his acting - www.imdb.com

PETE POSTLETHWAITE Date of Birth: February 7, 1945 Growing up in Warrington, Cheshire, England, legendary stage, television and film actor Pete Postlethwaite escaped the middle-class life by going to college in London. While completing his studies, he became involved in theater. Deciding to be an actor was not much appreciated by his parents. His father, who had done various manual labor jobs all his life, didn't think his son's choice of career would last. This opinion remained until both - www.tribute.ca

An esteemed veteran of British theater and television, Pete Postlethwaite entered feature films in 1984, and thereafter gained international recognition as one of the best character actors of the 1990s, noted for his reliable and often powerful performances. On stage, he performed with such prestigious groups as the Manchester Royal Exchange and the Liverpool Everyman, as well as the Royal Shakespeare Company. Postlethwaite entered film in the chaotic comedy A Private Function (1984). His first big break ca - movies.msn.com