Pete Postlethwaite

Pete was born in 1946 and grew up in Cheshire, England amid middleclass surroundings. He went to college and while completing his studies developed an interest in theatre, to the chagrin of his family. His father, a laborer, wanted him to find a more secure position in life. A drama teacher initially, he decided to follow his acting instincts fulltime and gradually built up an impressive array of classical stage credits via repertory, including the Bristol Old… (plus)