Was Peter O'Toole The Ultimate Actor? (PICTURES)

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Peter O'Toole passed away this week after a long battle with illness aged 81.

The Irish-born actor graced the silver screen for over 50 years and O'Toole's most famous role was in 'Lawrence of Arabia', which earned him the first of eight Oscar nominations.

His major Hollywood hits that followed included 'Goodbye Mr Chips', 'The Lion in Winter' and 'My Favourite Year'.

He held the record for having eight Oscar nominations but no wins, he was finally given an honorary Academy Award in 2003.

During his career he took on many roles and it appears he may of inspired a generation, as many actors have channelled the 'Peter O'Toole' look.

Peter O'Toole - The Ultimate Actor?
The original Mr. Schue(01 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and Matthew Morrison
The name is O'Toole..Peter O'Toole(02 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and George Lazenby
David Bowie saw "The Stunt Man" and that's how the Ziggy Stardust tour happened(03 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and David Bowie
And you thought Brad Pitt was a heartthrob (04 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and Brad Pitt
These two were clearly rebels with a cause (05 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and James Dean
Gandalf wasn't the first bloke to wear a cool hat(06 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and Ian Mckellan
The 'Kings Of Cool' (07 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and Steve McQueen
Jonathan Ross thought he would give it a shot too(08 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and Jonathan Ross
We love it when a plan comes together(09 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and George Peppard
Peter O'Toole stared and the Green Goblin was born(10 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and Willem Dafoe
This is what happens when two unstoppable forces meet(11 of11)
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Peter O'Toole and Heath Ledger