Pete Postlethwaite (1946-2011) was a British actor of stage, film, and television, known for his versatility and the intensity of his performances. Trained on the stage, particularly with the Royal Shakespeare Company, he achieved international fame with his role as Giuseppe Conlon in the film *In the Name of the Father* (1993), which earned him his only Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His prolific career includes roles in highly successful films such as *The Usual Suspects* (1995), *Brassed Off* (1996), *The Lost World: Jurassic Park* (1997), *Inception* (2010), and *The Town* (2010). Described by Steven Spielberg as "probably the best actor in the world," in 2004 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama, solidifying his status as one of the most respected actors of his generation.