What Irish actor rose to stardom in 1962 when he played T. E. Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia?
- Kenneth Branagh
- Gabriel Byrne
- Peter OToole
- Laurence Olivier
Answer
The correct answer is C) Peter OToole.
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