Quick Facts
- NAME: Anthony Perkins
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor
- BIRTH DATE: April 04, 1932
- DEATH DATE: September 12, 1992
- EDUCATION: The Brooks School, The Browne & Nichols School, Columbia University, Rollins College
- PLACE OF BIRTH: New York City, New York
- PLACE OF DEATH: Hollywood, California
Best Known For
Anthony Perkins was an American actor, best known for his role as Norman Bates in Hitchcock's Psycho and his Oscar-nominated role in Friendly persuasion.
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Profile
Actor Anthony Perkins was born in New York City and made his film debut in 1953's The Actress. Just three years later, he earned an Oscar-nomination for his role in Friendly Persuasion. His most famed role was playing Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho in 1960. He supposedly had affairs with male actors but was married to actress Berry Berenson. He died of AIDS complications in 1992.© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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