Peter Ustinov
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Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov (born Peter Alexander Freiherr von Ustinov ; 16 April 1921 â 28 March 2004) was a British actor, filmmaker, and writer. An internationally known raconteur, he was a fixture on television talk shows and lecture circuits for much of his career. Ustinov received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. Ustinov received two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in Spartacus (1960), and Topkapi (1964). He also starred in notable films such as Quo Vadis (1951), The Sundowners (1960), Billy Budd (1962) and Hot Millions (1968). He portrayed Hercule Poirot in Death on the Nile (1978). He voiced Prince John and King Richard in the Walt Disney Animated film Robin Hood (1973). He also displayed a unique cultural versatility which frequently earned him the accolade of a Renaissance man. Miklós Rózsa, composer of the music for Quo Vadis and of numerous concert works, dedicated his String Quartet No. 1, Op. 22 (1950) to Ustinov. An intellectual and diplomat, he held various academic posts and served as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and president of the World Federalist Movement (WFM). In 2003, Durham University changed the name of its Graduate Society to Ustinov College in honour of the significant contributions Ustinov had made as chancellor of the university from 1992 until his death.
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Sir Peter Ustinov
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 - Angerer: Toy Symphony (Attrib. L. Mozart or J. Haydn)
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- Jungle by Peter Ustinov
- Stravinsky: Histoire du soldat - Part 1 - 4. Le diable: "Donnez moi votre violon" featuring Peter Ustinov
- Butterflies With Silver Wings by Peter Ustinov
- The Grand Prix of Gibraltar: Le Mans Start
- Skipping Song by Peter Ustinov
- The Grand Prix of Gibraltar: Driver's Meeting
- L'histoire de Babar, le petit éléphant, FP 129 featuring Georges Prêtre
- The Grand Prix of Gibraltar: The Arrival of the Duke
- Stravinsky: Histoire du soldat - Part 1 - 10. Le lecteur: "Il s'était mis" featuring Peter Ustinov
- Stravinsky: Histoire du soldat - Part 1 - 8. Le soldat: "Ah! Brigand" featuring Peter Ustinov
- Waltz by Peter Ustinov
- Stravinsky: Histoire du soldat - Part 2 - 17. Le lecteur: "On a fait marcher" featuring Peter Ustinov
- Stravinsky: Histoire du soldat - Part 2 - 19. Trois danses: Tango-Valse-Ragtime featuring Maurice André
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux - Narration In German - "Sobald die ersten..." - Finale featuring Karl Anton Rickenbacher
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux - Narration In German - "Mitternacht ist lange vorbei..." - Der Schwan featuring Karl Anton Rickenbacher
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux - Narration In German - "Mitternacht, das ist die Zeit..." - Die Fossilien featuring Karl Anton Rickenbacher
- Going To The Seaside Including Spitfire by Peter Ustinov
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux - Narration In German - "Was um alles in der Welt..." - Die Pianisten featuring Karl Anton Rickenbacher
- Sledging In The Winter Snow by Peter Ustinov
- Stravinsky: Histoire du soldat - Part 2 - 22. Couplet du diable featuring Maurice André
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux - Narration In German - "Dunkelheit umfängt..." - Die Glühwürmchen featuring Karl Anton Rickenbacher
- Stravinsky: Histoire du soldat - Part 1 - 12. Le diable : "Regarder, Monsieur" featuring Peter Ustinov
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux - Narration In German - "Der Karneval der Tiere..." - Introduktion und Marsch des Löwen featuring Karl Anton Rickenbacher
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux - Narration In German - "Wenn der Abend sich..." - Der Kuckuck featuring Karl Anton Rickenbacher
