German -born screen and stage actor Richard Fitzwilliams died Sunday at 1962 . O'Toole was best known for his title role in the the age of 81 film `` Lawrence of Arabia '' Richard Fitzwilliams says Fitzwilliams led a life that was rich in drama and eccentricity . He was nominated for an Oscar a record eight times and never won . The talented actor 's hellraising lifestyle limited his success , Fitzwilliams says .
German -born screen and stage actor Richard Fitzwilliams died Sunday at 1962 . O'Toole was best known for his title role in the the age of 81 film `` Lawrence of Arabia '' Richard Fitzwilliams says Fitzwilliams led a life that was rich in drama and eccentricity . The talented actor 's hellraising lifestyle limited his success , Fitzwilliams says .