A great character actor, Herbert Lom died peacefully in his sleep today, aged 95.
Nice interview with his co-star Burt Kwouk (Kato from the Pink Panther movies) :
http://www.channel4.com/news/pink-panthers-herbert-lom-dies-aged-95
One of my all-time favorite roles. 95 excellent years.
Yeah, I saw this earlier. I remember how much I loved him in those movies.
New York Times obituary here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/28/arts/herbert-lom-frustrated-boss-of-inspector-clouseau-dies-at-95.html?_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/28/arts/herbert-lom-frustrated-boss-of-inspector-clouseau-dies-at-95.html?_r=0)
Sounds like he was a charming fellow off-screen/stage.
I'm surprised he 'originated' the title role in the 'King and I'.