I consider that my best performance ever was as Peer Gynt.
Meaning of the quote
Leo McKern, the famous Australian actor, thought that his best acting performance ever was when he played the character Peer Gynt. Peer Gynt is a character from a famous play, and McKern felt that his portrayal of this role was his greatest achievement as an actor.
About Leo McKern
Leo McKern was a renowned Australian actor who appeared in numerous British, Australian, and American TV shows and films, as well as over 200 stage productions. His most iconic role was as Horace Rumpole in the Rumpole of the Bailey series, but he also had memorable parts in other popular movies and shows.
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