Peter Ustinov (1921 - 2004) Peter Ustinov, born April 16, 1921 in London, England, passed away on March 28, 2004, at the age of 82, in Genolier, Switzerland. Ustinov was an internationally acclaimed actor, writer, producer, director, and humanitarian. Ustinov, the son of a Russian diplomat, had a distinguished six-decade long career, beginning in theater and branching out to film, television, and radio. He was a two-time Academy Award winner for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performances in "Spartacus" (1960) and "Topkapi" (1964). Ustinov was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for his roles in "A Dry White Season" (1989) and "The Zoo Keeper" (1999). Additionally, he received four Emmy Awards, three BAFTA Awards and a Laurel Award, among other awards. Ustinov wrote, produced, and directed various films, including "Romanoff and Juliet" (1961) "The Sundowners" (1960), "The Comedians" (1967), and "The Funny Face of the World" (1976). In addition to his career in entertainment, Ustinov was also a humanitarian and Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). He was a member of the Permanent Council of the Human Rights Division and as a UNICEF representative Ustinov visited numerous African countries, including Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. Ustinov was predeceased by two of his four children. He is survived by his wife, Helene Ustinov, and two of his children. He will be deeply missed.