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Peter Tosh(1944-1987)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
  • Composer
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Peter Tosh was born on 19 October 1944 in Grange Hill, Jamaica. He was an actor and composer, known for Savages (2012), Pineapple Express (2008) and Lords of Dogtown (2005). He died on 11 September 1987 in Kingston, Jamaica.
BornOctober 19, 1944
DiedSeptember 11, 1987(42)
BornOctober 19, 1944
DiedSeptember 11, 1987(42)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 1 nomination total

Known for

Salma Hayek, John Travolta, Benicio Del Toro, Blake Lively, and Taylor Kitsch in Savages (2012)
Savages
6.4
  • Soundtrack
  • 2012
James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Danny McBride in Pineapple Express (2008)
Pineapple Express
6.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 2008
Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, and John Robinson in Lords of Dogtown (2005)
Lords of Dogtown
7.1
  • Soundtrack
  • 2005
Steven Seagal in Marked for Death (1990)
Marked for Death
5.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 1990

Credits

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Actor

  • Peter Tosh: Johnny B. Goode (1983)
    Peter Tosh: Johnny B. Goode
    Music Video
    • Peter Tosh
    • 1983
  • Peter Tosh: Johnny B. Goode (TopPop Version)
    Music Video
    • Peter Tosh
    • 1983
  • Peter Tosh: Wanted Dread & Alive
    Music Video
    • Peter Tosh
    • 1981
  • Raul Cortez, Betty Faria, Reginaldo Faria, Isabela Garcia, Fábio Jr., Glória Pires, Lucélia Santos, and Beatriz Segall in Água Viva (1980)
    Água Viva
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Special Guest
    • 1980
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers: Concrete Jungle
    Music Video
    • Peter Tosh
    • 1973
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers: Stir It Up (1973)
    Bob Marley & The Wailers: Stir It Up
    5.0
    Music Video
    • Peter Tosh
    • 1973

Music Department

  • Minnesota Experience
    TV Series
    • steppin' razor performer
    • 2021
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers: High Tide or Low Tide (2011)
    Bob Marley & The Wailers: High Tide or Low Tide
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2011
  • Bob Marley: Get Up, Stand Up (1991)
    Bob Marley: Get Up, Stand Up
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 1991

Composer

  • Stepping Razor: Red X (1992)
    Stepping Razor: Red X
    7.7
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • Peter Tosh on Tour
    • Composer
    • 1982

Personal details

  • Height
    • 6′ 3½″ (1.92 m)
  • Born
    • October 19, 1944
    • Grange Hill, Jamaica
  • Died
    • September 11, 1987
    • Kingston, Jamaica(homicide)
  • Other works
    Appeared in the music video "Waiting On a Friend" by The Rolling Stones.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Along with Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley, Tosh was a primary composer of "The Wailers" music catalog and as such helped create reggae's popularity beyond the West Indies.
  • Quotes
    And I ask why am I black, they say I was born in sin, and shamed inequity. One of the main songs we used to sing in church makes me sick, 'love wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
  • Trademarks
      Outspoken personality, staunchly supported legalization of marijuana and equal rights for Jamaican people

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