Peter O'Toole's performance in "Lawrence of Arabia" earned him the first of his eight Oscar nominations. Mr. O'Toole, about to turn 80, has announced his retirement. (Columbia Pictures via Associated Press)
Peter O'Toole played a lecherous old actor consigned to roles as feeble-minded royals or aged men on their death beds in "Venus." He is shown in a scene with Jodie Whittaker. (Miramax via Associated Press)
Peter O'Toole's performance in "Lawrence of Arabia" earned him the first of his eight Oscar nominations. Mr. O'Toole, about to turn 80, has announced his retirement. (Columbia Pictures via Associated Press)
