Peter Medak, a Hungarian-born director and actor, has died at the age of 88 in Los Angeles. His notable films include 'The Changeling', 'The Krays', and 'The Ruling Class'. Medak directed 27. Peter Medak, director of ‘The Changeling’, ‘The Krays’ and ‘The Ruling Class’, has died in Los Angeles at 88, leaving behind a six-decade film and television career.