Peter Ustinov books in order
British actor, writer and director
- Lived
- 1921–2004
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 17
Peter Ustinov published 3 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 8 other books, beginning with Romanoff and Juliet (1957). The best-known is The Old Man and Mr. Smith (1990).
Updated September 2026
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The Old Man and Mr. Smith
Peter Ustinov's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Dear Me (1977)
The Old Man and Mr. Smith (1990)
Monsieur René (1999)
Novellas in order
The Disinformer (1989)
Short story collections in order
Add a Dash of Pity (1959)
The Frontiers of the Sea (1966)
Non-fiction in order
Ustinov in Russia (1987)
Plays in order
Photo Finish (1962)
Halfway Up the Tree (1966)
Other books in order
Romanoff and Juliet (1957)
The Loser (1961)
We Were Only Human (1961)
Photo Finish, an Adventure in Biography in Three Acts (1962)
Five Plays (1964)
The Unknown Soldier and His Wife (1966)
Krumnagel (1971)
Ustinov at Eighty (2002)
About Peter Ustinov
Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov was a British actor, writer and humanitarian. An internationally known raconteur, he was a fixture on television talk shows and lecture circuits for much of his career. Ustinov received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Silver Bear, a Laurel Award, a Photoplay Award and a Grammy Award, as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards, two Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards and a Gemini Award. In 1992, Ustinov was awarded with the British Academy Britannia Award.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Peter Ustinov FAQ
- How many books has Peter Ustinov written?
- Peter Ustinov published 3 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Peter Ustinov's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Old Man and Mr. Smith.
- What is Peter Ustinov's last book?
- Monsieur René (1999).
- What is Peter Ustinov's most famous book?
- The Old Man and Mr. Smith (1990) is Peter Ustinov's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.