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Moore at the 43rd Emmy Awards, 25 August 1991
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Dudley Stuart John Moore
19 April 1935 |
| Died | 27 March 2002 (aged 66) |
| Cause of death | Progressive supranuclear palsy |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, musician |
| Years active | 1961–2002 |
| Spouse(s) | Suzy Kendall (m. 1968–72, divorced) Tuesday Weld (m. 1975–80, divorced) Brogan Lane (m. 1988–91, divorced) Nicole Rothschild (m. 1994–98, divorced) |
| Children | 2 sons |
Dudley Stuart John Moore CBE (19 April 1935 - 27 March 2002) was a British actor, comedian and musician.
Moore was born in Charing Cross Hospital, London and raised in Dagenham, Essex. He studied at Magdalen College, Oxford.
Moore became a pianist and composer. He began a comedy double act with Peter Cook. Moore acted in movies in the United Kingdom and in the United States. He starred in movies including Bedazzled, 10, Arthur and Arthur 2: On the Rocks.
Moore died of progressive supranuclear palsy and pneumonia in Plainfield, New Jersey.
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Moore (right) with Peter Cook in 1974