How old was Pete Postlethwaite when he died?
64 years (1946–2011)
Pete Postlethwaite/Age at death
Is Pete Postlewaite dead?
Deceased (1946–2011)
Pete Postlethwaite/Living or Deceased
Is William Postlethwaite related to Pete Postlethwaite?
Actor Billy Postlethwaite has followed in the footsteps of his famous father in narrating an exhibition set to open in a visitor centre. Billy, son of the late Hollywood star Pete Postlethwaite, is now making a name for himself, having most recently been seen on-screen in Game of Thrones.
Was Pete Postlethwaite married?
Jacqueline Morrishm. 2003–2011
Pete Postlethwaite/Spouse
Pete Postlethwaite, actor: born Warrington 16 February 1945; married 2003 Jacqueline Morrish (one son, one daughter); died Shrewsbury 2 January 2011.
Where does the name Postlethwaite come from?
Postlethwaite
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɒsəlθweɪt/ |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Derivation | from Postlethwaite, a placename in Cumbria |
| Meaning | “Postle’s (small) farm” |
How do you pronounce Postlethwaite?
Break ‘Postlethwaite’ down into sounds: [POH] + [SUHL] + [THWAYT] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘Postlethwaite’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
What was Pete Postlethwaite last movie?
Killing Bono
Postlethwaite’s last appearance on screen was in Nick Hamm’s film Killing Bono, based on the memoir of Neil McCormick. The role was written specially for Postlethwaite to accommodate his illness. The film was released on 1 April 2011.
What kind of name is Postlethwaite?
The Postlethwaite surname is thought to derive from a place name, most likely from Postlewaite in the Parish of Millom, Cumberland. The place name comes from and Old English personal name Possel or Postel, combined with “thwaite,” which means “a clearing.”
Who played Sandra in Brassed Off?
Melanie Hill
Stars Pete Postlethwaite and Ewan McGregor. Stars Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald, Ewan McGregor, Stephen Tompkinson, Jim Carter and more….Key cast & crew credits.
| Pete Postlethwaite | Danny |
|---|---|
| Melanie Hill | Sandra |
| Lill Roughley | Rita |
| Peter Gunn | Simmo |
| Stephen Moore | McKenzie |
Is brassed off a true story?
Greater world fame came to the band in 1995 with the filming of Brassed Off! The true story of Grimethorpe and its famous band gave him his vehicle and Brassed Off was the result. The film is set in the fictional mining town of Grimley where the local pit is rumoured to be under threat of closure.