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Peter Lorre Jr.. Actor: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. Eugene Weingand was born in Karlsruhe, Germany on April 1, 1934 and emigrated to the US at the age of 20.
- April 1, 1934
Actor Eugene Weingand, who was unrelated to Lorre, attempted in 1963 to trade on his slight resemblance to the actor by changing his name to "Peter Lorie", but his petition was rejected by the courts.
Jul 14, 2019 · Eugene Weingand, a minor actor who resembled Peter Lorre, tried to change his name to Peter Lorie Jr. and pass himself off as the late actor's son. He was sued by Lorre and lost in court, but continued to use the name illegally in some TV shows.
A fictional drama based on a real court case involving a man who wanted to change his name to Peter Lorie, Jr. The play explores the life and career of the actor Peter Lorre, who testified against the name-changer.
Oct 25, 2021 · Learn about the life and work of actor Peter Lorre, who starred in films like M, The Maltese Falcon, and The Comedy of Terrors. Find out how he tried to stop actor Eugene Weingand from using his name and likeness.
Actor Eugene Weingand resembled Lorre in looks and he tried to take advantage of this resemblance by changing his name to ‘Peter Lorie.’ But court rejected his petition. After the death of Lorre, Eugene claimed to be his son.
Eugene Weingand (April 1, 1934 – November 30, 1986) was an American actor, known, misleadingly, as Peter Lorre Jr. Weingand was born in Karlsruhe, Germany as Eugen Weingand and immigrated to the US at age of 20.
