Anthony Perkins

Profession: Actor

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Biography: Best known for playing Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" and its three sequels.

Perkins was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his second film, "Friendly Persuasion".

Born: April 4, 1932
Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries

Died: September 12, 1992 (aged 60)
Cause of Death: AIDS-related pneumonia

Married Life

1973-08-09 American Actor Anthony Perkins (40) weds American photographer and actress Berinthia "Berry" Berenson (25) in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Historical Events

1957-11-28 "Look Homeward, Angel" play based on the book by Thomas Wolfe adapted by Ketti Frings and starring Anthony Perkins premieres in NYC
1960-05-28 Frank Loesser's musical "Greenwillow", starring Anthony Perkins, closes at Alvin Theater, NYC, after 95 performances
1960-06-16 "Psycho", psychological horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, and Vera Miles, opens in New York City
1960-08-10 Los Angeles premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh
1960-09-08 Nationwide release (US) of Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh
1978-12-27 CBS Television's premiere of its version of "Les Misérables", starring Richard Jordan and Anthony Perkins
1979-11-08 Bernard Slade's stage comedy "Romantic Comedy", starring Mia Farrow and Anthony Perkins, opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC; runs for 396 performances

Biographies and Sources

Anthony Perkins, 60, Dies; Star of ‘Psycho’ Had AIDS - Los Angeles Times