Which of the following actors is shown in the given stage photo?

The actor shown is Peter Ustinov (16 April 1921 - 28 March 2004), who starred as detective Hercule Poirot created by Agatha Christie, in the movie “Evil Under the Sun” in 1982.

Peter Ustinov, a London-born British actor, filmmaker & writer, was of Russian, German, Polish, Ethiopian, French, Italian & Jewish descent. He received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award.

Besides “Evil Under the Sun”, Ustinov played Hercule Poirot in “Death on the Nile” (1978), “Thirteen at Dinner”(1985), “Dead Man's Folly”(1986), “Murder in Three Acts”(1986), and “Appointment with Death”(1988). His success in this role came from his insight and attention to detail in this character. He focused on Poirot’s personality and even referred to the role as exhausting, explaining that “Poirot is so terribly accurate and tidy in his mind and habits. So meticulous.”

Charles Laughton (1 July 1899 - 15 December 1962), an English actor, was the first portrayal of Poirot in Alibi (1928), which was a stage adaptation by Michael Morton based on Agatha Christie’s “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd”.

Albert Finney (9 May 1936 - 7 February 2019), an English actor, played the role of Hercule Poirot in "Murder on the Orient Express" in 1974.

David Suchet (2 May 1946 -), an English actor, is considered as “the Long-standing Poirot” since 1989 when he took on his first role as Hercule Poirot. He performed as Hercule Poirot in 70 episodes across 13 series.