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Perkins Anthony

April 4, 1932 · New York City, New York
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Moon Sign
Pisces
Sun Sign
Pisces
Ascendant
Taurus
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Rahu / Ketu / Saturn · Mar 2026 – May 2026
ActorSingerEntertainmentWife Passed AwayLife Path 5Destiny Number 9Soul Number 5Personality Number 4
Biography

Who is Perkins Anthony?

American actor and singer, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his second film, Friendly Persuasion, but best known for playing Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcocks Psycho and its three sequels. According to the unauthorized biography Split Image by Charles Winecoff, he had exclusively same-sex relationships until his late 30s, including with actors Tab Hunter and Nick Adams, artist Christopher Makos, dancer Rudolf Nureyev, composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, and dancer-choreographer Grover Dale. Perkins has been described as one of the two great men in the life of French author Patrick Loiseau. He had his first intimate heterosexual experience with actress Victoria Principal on location filming The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean in 1971. He met photographer Berinthia "Berry" Berenson the following year at a party in New York City. They married on 9 August 1973 and had two sons: actor Oz Perkins (b. 2 February 1974), and musician Elvis Perkins (b. 9 February 1976). Diagnosed with HIV during the filming of Psycho IV, Perkins died at his Los Angeles home on 12 September 1992 from AIDS-related pneumonia at age 60. His wife died nine years later, in the 11 September 2001 attacks. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Perkins Anthony (Anthony Perkins) — Public Profile

Note: This profile corresponds to the public figure Anthony Perkins (born April 4, 1932, in New York City). Some listings present his name in the reversed order as Perkins Anthony.

Overview

Anthony Perkins was an American actor renowned for his work in psychological drama and horror. He is best known for portraying Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock''s Psycho (1960) and for later sequels in the Psycho franchise. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Friendly Persuasion (1956).

Career highlights

  • Norman Bates in Psycho (1960) and in subsequent Psycho installments (Psycho II in 1983, Psycho III in 1986).
  • Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) in the Psycho series; involved in the conceptual development of the project.
  • Friendly Persuasion (1956) — nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards.
  • Other film and television work across the 1950s–1980s, with notable stage appearances.

Recent projects and legacy

There are no recent projects due to his passing in 1992. His legacy endures through his iconic portrayal of Norman Bates, which has had a lasting influence on the horror and thriller genres. The Psycho series remains a touchstone in film history, and Perkins'' performance is frequently cited in discussions of cult classics.

Personal life

Perkins was married to Berry Berenson; they had two sons. Berenson died in 2001 as a victim of the September 11 attacks. Perkins died on September 12, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, from AIDS-related pneumonia.

Public image and social media

There are no official social media accounts maintained by the late actor. Fan pages or tribute sites may exist, but they are not verified by the family or rights holders. Any current information about him on social platforms would be from fans or archival sources.

News and public records

Contemporary news updates about Anthony Perkins are not produced, given his passing. Retrospectives and anniversary features about his career and the Psycho franchise occasionally appear in film press and entertainment outlets.

Conclusion

Anthony Perkins remains a defining figure in 20th-century cinema, celebrated for his chilling portrayal of Norman Bates and his impact on the evolution of psychological horror in film.

Which Raj Yogas are in Perkins Anthony's birth chart?

5 FOUND

Perkins Anthony's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 3 challenging combinations, including Chandra-Mangala Yoga, Malavya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Perkins Anthony running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Perkins Anthony is currently in the Rahu mahadasha, running from Mar 6, 2026 to May 6, 2026.

PREVIOUSJan 16, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
Rahu / Ketu / Jupiter
NOWMar 6, 2026 - May 6, 2026
Rahu / Ketu / Saturn
NEXTMay 6, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Rahu / Ketu / Mercury

What do Perkins Anthony's numerology numbers say?

Perkins Anthony's core numbers are Life Path 5, Destiny 9, Soul Urge 5, Personality 4, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 4.

Life Path
5

Chaldean Life Path 5 is Mercury-driven—change, movement, and adaptability. It indicates growth through travel, variety, communication, and flexibility.

Destiny
9

Chaldean Destiny 9 indicates humanitarian expression and completion energy. It supports service, mentoring, and influence through compassion and higher ideals.

Soul Urge
5

Chaldean Soul 5 desires freedom and variety. It seeks change, movement, experiences, and space to explore life.

Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

Kabbalah Number
9

Kabbalah Number 9 reflects an inner spiritual code of compassion and completion. It supports service, forgiveness, and closing karmic cycles.

Birth
4

Discover Birth Number 4 in Vedic astrology: key personality traits, career paths, relationships, and remedies to balance life and attract success and prosperity.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1973
Relationship
Marriage 9 August 1973 (Berry Berenson)
1974
Family
Change in family responsibilities 2 February 1974 (Birth of son, Oz)
1976
Family
Change in family responsibilities 9 February 1976 (Birth of son, Elvis)
1992
Death
Death by Disease 12 September 1992 (AIDS-related pneumonia, age 60)
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