Was considered for the role of the Baron.

Peter O'Toole was considered for the role of the Joker.

Turned down the role of "Jake" because he thought the script by Lillian Hellman from a play by Horton Foote was "ghastly."

High on the list of candidates to play Marc Antony.

O'Toole's multi-year contract with producer Sam Spiegel forced him to turn down the lead role in David Lean's epic based on the novel by Boris Pasternack.

Among the stars considered for the leading male role in Francois Truffaut's movie version of Ray Bradbury's great novel.

Considered to replace close friend Sir Richard Harris as Professor Albus Dumbledore but politely refused.

O'Toole was the studio's first choice to play Henry VIII.

The leading role in the great sci-fi film was intended for O'Toole.

John Huston's "pet" adventure project nearly got off the ground with O'Toole, but it was not to be.

Alfred Hitchcock considered the handsome young star for the romantic leading male role in his psychological thriller-love story. The director generally preferred leading men with dark hair to contrast with his famous elegant blondes.

O'Toole was reportedly offered the role of Rasputin.

Director Billy Wilder had O'Toole in mind to play Holmes, but decided instead to cast a lesser-known, less costly actor.

O'Toole was considered for a role.

Author Ray Bradbury had O'Toole at the top of his wish list to play "Mr. Dark."