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- Birth namePeter Richard Woolnough
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Peter Allen was born on February 10, 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 June 18, 1992 in San Diego, California, USA.
- SpouseLiza Minnelli(March 3, 1967 - June 24, 1974) (divorced)
- He wrote the song, "Quiet Please, There's A Lady On Stage" as a tribute to his late mother-in-law, Judy Garland.
- The musical "A Boy From Oz" is based on his life, with music written by him. The title role was portrayed by Hugh Jackman.
- He is credited for part of the Arthur (1981) theme song, a movie that starred his ex-wife Liza Minnelli. The other songwriters included Christopher Cross and Carole Bayer Sager.
- He was awarded the A.M. (Member of the Order of Australia) in the 1990 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to the performing arts particularly as a song writer.
- Former Son-in-law of Vincente Minnelli and Judy Garland. Former half-brother-in-law of Lorna Luft and Joey Luft.
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