i've never really known of an actor who publicly retired from his craft. generally they just stop. mostly because good roles stopped being offered. well peter o'toole has always been unique.
in his own words
Dear AllIt is time for me to chuck in the sponge. To retire from films and stage. The heart for it has gone out of me: it won’t come back.
My professional acting life, stage and screen, has brought me public support, emotional fulfillment and material comfort. It has brought me together with fine people, good companions with whom I’ve shared the inevitable lot of all actors: flops and hits.
However, it’s my belief that one should decide for oneself when it is time to end one’s stay. So I bid the profession a dry-eyed and profoundly grateful farewell.
Ever
Peter O’Toole
my best recommendation is
'the lion in winter' which remains my favorite peter o'toole fim as well as my favorite katharine hepburn film. it ranks as my #1 film of all time.
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