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Peter Allen(1944-1992)

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  • Actor
  • Composer
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Peter Allen
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Peter Allen was born on 10 February 1944 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and composer, known for Arthur (1981), Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) and Muriel's Wedding (1994). He was married to Liza Minnelli. He died on 18 June 1992 in San Diego, California, USA.
BornFebruary 10, 1944
DiedJune 18, 1992(48)
BornFebruary 10, 1944
DiedJune 18, 1992(48)
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  • Won 1 Oscar
    • 3 wins total

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Known for

Dudley Moore in Arthur (1981)
Arthur
6.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 1981
Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst, and Denise Richards in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
Drop Dead Gorgeous
6.7
  • Soundtrack
  • 1999
Toni Collette in Muriel's Wedding (1994)
Muriel's Wedding
7.3
  • Soundtrack("I Go to Rio")
  • 1994
All That Jazz (1979)
All That Jazz
7.8
  • Soundtrack
  • 1979

Credits

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Music Department

  • The Piano Shack (2011)
    The Piano Shack
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2015
  • My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman
    8.4
    TV Special
    • composer: song "I Honestly Love You"
    • 2000
  • The Hill Billy Goats (1992)
    The Hill Billy Goats
    • music sound effects recording
    • 1992
  • The Australians
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music
    • 1981
  • Diane Baker and Larry Hagman in Here We Go Again (1973)
    Here We Go Again
    6.9
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music
    • 1973

Actor

  • Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in Miami Vice (1984)
    Miami Vice
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Man in Gallery
    • 1985
  • Peter Allen: I Go to Rio
    Music Video
    • Peter Allen
    • 1985
  • The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984)
    The First Olympics: Athens 1896
    7.5
    TV Mini Series
    • US Navy Bandmaster (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    8.3
    • Geezum - Member of Jabba's Gang (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • The Pirates of Penzance (1982)
    The Pirates of Penzance
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Pirate King
    • 1982
  • Peter Allen: Bi-Coastal
    Music Video
    • Peter Allen
    • 1980
  • Peter Allen: I Still Call Australia Home
    Music Video
    • Peter Allen
    • 1980
  • Peter Allen: I Could Have Been a Sailor
    Music Video
    • Peter Allen
    • 1979
  • Barry Gibb, Peter Frampton, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, and The Bee Gees in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)
    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
    4.3
    • Our Guests at Heartland
    • 1978

Composer

  • The Hill Billy Goats (1992)
    The Hill Billy Goats
    • music by
    • 1992

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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story - official US trailer
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LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story - official US trailer
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story - official US trailer
Trailer 2:16
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story - official US trailer

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • The Allen Brothers
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • February 10, 1944
    • Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died
    • June 18, 1992
    • San Diego, California, USA(AIDS-related throat cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Liza MinnelliMarch 3, 1967 - June 24, 1974 (divorced)
  • Other works
    CD: "Captured Live at Carnegie Hall" (Buddah)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 1 Interview

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He wrote the song, "Quiet Please, There's A Lady On Stage" as a tribute to his late mother-in-law, Judy Garland.

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