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[[Image:Anthony Perkins.jpeg|thumb|left|Perkins on the cover of his biography, ''Split Image'']] | [[Image:Anthony Perkins.jpeg|thumb|left|Perkins on the cover of his biography, ''Split Image'']] | ||
| − | Although [[Anthony Perkins]] was primarily interested in film, he pursued a variety of avenues in the entertainment industry. Perkins' debut film in Hollywood was ''The Actress'' (1953); however, it wasn't until 1956 that he was signed onto another film. In fact, it was the 1956 film, ''Friendly Persuasion'' that earned him the [[Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor]] and an Academy Award nomination, effectively launching his acting career into the next level. In 1957, he ventured into the music industry, releasing three [[pop music|pop]] albums in 1957 and 1958 on [[Epic Records|Epic]] and [[RCA Records|RCA]] as "Tony Perkins".<ref>[http://wc10.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gpfqxqe5ldde~T1 Tony Perkins] at [[All Music Guide]]</ref> His single "Moon-Light Swim" was a hit in the U.S., peaking at #24 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]] in 1957.<ref>[http://wc10.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gpfqxqe5ldde~T5 Charts & Awards], Allmusic.com</ref> | + | Although [[Anthony Perkins]] was primarily interested in film, he pursued a variety of avenues in the entertainment industry. Perkins' debut film in Hollywood was ''The Actress'' (1953); however, it wasn't until 1956 that he was signed onto another film. In fact, it was the 1956 film, ''Friendly Persuasion'' that earned him the [[Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor]] and an Academy Award nomination, effectively launching his acting career into the next level. In 1957, he ventured into the music industry, releasing three [[pop music|pop]] albums in 1957 and 1958 on [[Epic Records|Epic]] and [[RCA Records|RCA]] as "Tony Perkins".<ref>[http://wc10.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gpfqxqe5ldde~T1 Tony Perkins] at [[All Music Guide]]</ref> His single "Moon-Light Swim" was a hit in the U.S., peaking at #24 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]] in 1957.<ref>[http://wc10.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gpfqxqe5ldde~T5 Charts & Awards], Allmusic.com</ref> |
| + | ===Psycho=== | ||
| + | [[Anthony Perkins]] acted in numerous acclaimed performances thereafter, but his legacy as an actor was cemented in the action-thriller 1960 film, ''Psycho''. He played the character of Norman Bates, a murderous man with a split personality suffering from dissociative identity disorder. The legend of Norman Bates would again surface in Psycho II and III, both starring [[Anthony Perkins]]. | ||
| − | Following the success of ''Psycho'', Perkins had | + | ===Post ''Psycho''=== |
| + | Following the success of ''Psycho'', Perkins had an illustrious career in Europe. He created a portrayal of Joseph K. in Orson Welles' ''The Trial (1962 film)'' (1962), a cinematic adaptation of the novel by [[Franz Kafka]]. Upon returning to America, he took the role of a disturbed young murderer in ''Pretty Poison (film)'' (1968). He also played Chaplain Tappman in ''Catch-22 (film)'' (1970). Perkins also co-wrote, with composer/lyricist [[Stephen Sondheim]], the screenplay for the (1973) film ''The Last of Sheila'', for which the writers received a 1974 [[Edgar Award]] from the [[Mystery Writers of America]] for Best Motion Picture Screenplay. He returned to the role of Norman Bates for the sequels, ''[[Psycho II]]'', ''[[Psycho III]]'' (which he directed) and ''[[Psycho IV: The Beginning]]''. | ||
Among his Broadway credits are the [[Frank Loesser]] musical ''Greenwillow'' (1960) and [[Bernard Slade]]'s 1979 play ''Romantic Comedy'' opposite [[Mia Farrow]]. Perkins's life was meticulously documented in the 1996 biography ''Anthony Perkins: Split Image'' written by Charles Winecoff.<ref>{{cite book | last=Winecoff | first=Charles | title=Split Image: The Life of Anthony Perkins | location=New York | publisher=Dutton | year=1996| isbn=0525940642 }}</ref> | Among his Broadway credits are the [[Frank Loesser]] musical ''Greenwillow'' (1960) and [[Bernard Slade]]'s 1979 play ''Romantic Comedy'' opposite [[Mia Farrow]]. Perkins's life was meticulously documented in the 1996 biography ''Anthony Perkins: Split Image'' written by Charles Winecoff.<ref>{{cite book | last=Winecoff | first=Charles | title=Split Image: The Life of Anthony Perkins | location=New York | publisher=Dutton | year=1996| isbn=0525940642 }}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 19:36, 9 August 2008
- For other persons named Anthony Perkins, see Anthony Perkins (disambiguation).
| Anthony Perkins | |
| File:Normanbates.jpg Perkins as Norman Bates in Psycho, 1960 | |
| Date of birth: | April 4 1932 |
| Date of death: | September 12 1992 (aged 60) |
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| Death location: | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Spouse: | Berry Berenson (1973-1992) (his death) 2 children |
Anthony Perkins (April 4, 1932 – September 12, 1992) was an Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe-winning American stage and screen actor, perhaps best known for his role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and its three sequels.
Biography
Early life
Perkins was born in New York City, the son of Janet Esselstyn and stage and film actor James Ripley Osgood Perkins.[1] He attended The Brooks School, Buckingham Browne & Nichols, Columbia University and Rollins College, having moved to Boston, Massachusetts after his father's death in 1942.[2] Although Perkins' father passed away when he was only five, Perkins' interest in the film industry can be credited to his father's film career. "Tony worked in summer stock and college productions at Rollins college in Florida into his early twenties, in such shows as My Sister Eileen (he was one of the six future admirals), The Of Chaillot, Goodbye My Fancy, and The Importance Of Being Ernest." [3] In 1953, Perkins forged his path to Hollywood after delivering a strong perfromance in a supporting role in the film, The Actress.
Career
Although Anthony Perkins was primarily interested in film, he pursued a variety of avenues in the entertainment industry. Perkins' debut film in Hollywood was The Actress (1953); however, it wasn't until 1956 that he was signed onto another film. In fact, it was the 1956 film, Friendly Persuasion that earned him the Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor and an Academy Award nomination, effectively launching his acting career into the next level. In 1957, he ventured into the music industry, releasing three pop albums in 1957 and 1958 on Epic and RCA as "Tony Perkins".[4] His single "Moon-Light Swim" was a hit in the U.S., peaking at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1957.[5]
Psycho
Anthony Perkins acted in numerous acclaimed performances thereafter, but his legacy as an actor was cemented in the action-thriller 1960 film, Psycho. He played the character of Norman Bates, a murderous man with a split personality suffering from dissociative identity disorder. The legend of Norman Bates would again surface in Psycho II and III, both starring Anthony Perkins.
Post Psycho
Following the success of Psycho, Perkins had an illustrious career in Europe. He created a portrayal of Joseph K. in Orson Welles' The Trial (1962 film) (1962), a cinematic adaptation of the novel by Franz Kafka. Upon returning to America, he took the role of a disturbed young murderer in Pretty Poison (film) (1968). He also played Chaplain Tappman in Catch-22 (film) (1970). Perkins also co-wrote, with composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, the screenplay for the (1973) film The Last of Sheila, for which the writers received a 1974 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Motion Picture Screenplay. He returned to the role of Norman Bates for the sequels, Psycho II, Psycho III (which he directed) and Psycho IV: The Beginning.
Among his Broadway credits are the Frank Loesser musical Greenwillow (1960) and Bernard Slade's 1979 play Romantic Comedy opposite Mia Farrow. Perkins's life was meticulously documented in the 1996 biography Anthony Perkins: Split Image written by Charles Winecoff.[6]
Personal life
Perkins was bisexual, having had affairs with a number of men, including 1950s and 1960s film stars Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter, dancer Rudolf Nureyev, composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim and dancer-choreographer Grover Dale, with whom Perkins had a six-year relationship prior to his marriage to Berry Berenson. He claimed to have been exclusively gay until his late 30s, when he met actress Victoria Principal.[7]
Perkins died at age 60, on September 12, 1992, from complications of AIDS. Perkins's widow, Berenson, died on American Airlines Flight 11, during the September 11, 2001 attacks. He had two sons: actor Osgood "Oz" Perkins (b. 1974), and musician Elvis Perkins (b. 1976).
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| “ | I have learned more about love, selflessness and human understanding from the people I have met in this great adventure in the world of AIDS than I ever did in the cutthroat, competitive world in which I spent my life. | ” |
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Notes
- ↑ http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F60D15F63F59177A93C0AB1782D85F438385F9
- ↑ Anthony Perkins Biography. Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
- ↑ Anthony Perkins Biography Retrieved August 9, 2008
- ↑ Tony Perkins at All Music Guide
- ↑ Charts & Awards, Allmusic.com
- ↑ Winecoff, Charles (1996). Split Image: The Life of Anthony Perkins. New York: Dutton. ISBN 0525940642.
- ↑ Tina Gianoulis. Perkins, Anthony (1932-1992). GLBTQ Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
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External links
- "Anthony Perkins". Retrieved May 16, 2008.
- "Anthony Perkins". Retrieved May 16, 2008.
- Psycho star Anthony Perkins on playing Norman Bates. Retrieved May 16, 2008.
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