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- Peter Matz was born on November 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), The Kraft Music Hall (1967) and Funny Lady (1975). He was married to Marilyn Lovell. He died on August 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseMarilyn Lovell(1981 - August 9, 2002) (his death)
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1962 Tony Award as Best Conductor and Musical Director for "No Strings."
- American composer and conductor for stage and screen, most famous for his work on Barbra Streisand's early albums (he conducted her 1963 debut, 'The Barbra Streisand Album' which made her a star) and as musical director on "The Carol Burnett Show".
- Studied Chemical Engineering at the University of California. Studied music in Paris and New York in the 1950's.
- Gave many AIDS fund-raising concerts with wife Marilynn Lovell.
- Married twice, with two children.
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