Peter Lawford

Peter Lawford

British actor (1923–1984)
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Peter Sydney Ernest Lawford (born Peter Sydney Ernest Aylen; 7 September 1923 – 24 December 1984) was an English-born actor, producer, and socialite, who resided in the United States throughout his adult life.

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Peter Lawford was born on Friday, 7 September 1923 in London, England, UK. His full name at birth was Peter Sydney Ernest Aylen. He was best known as an actor. Lawford's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Monday, 24 December 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 61. His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He was 6' (183 cm) tall with an athletic build. He had blue eyes and dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Virgo.

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Full name at birth
Peter Sydney Ernest Aylen
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Claim to fame
Good News (1947)
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Date of birth
7 September 1923
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London, England, UK
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Date of death
24 December 1984
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61 (age at death)
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Liver and Kidney Disease
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Actor, Film Producer
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[Explaining his disillusionment with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, where he made his first films} Metro was really a star-builder, no doubt about that. You were wrapped in cotton wool. ... I was encouraged to emulate Robert Taylor, who came to the studio every day of his life in a pinstripe suit and pressed shirt with a pin through the collar. They were very high on pins through the collar.
  • A frequent and accomplished guest on the game show "Password" (1961), Lawford was the all-time champion at the "lightning round", prompting 10 out of 10 correct guesses in only 12 seconds.
  • With Patricia Kennedy, 4 children: Christopher Lawford (b. 1955), Sydney Maleia Kennedy Lawford (b. 1956), Victoria Francis Lawford (b. 1958), and Robin Elizabeth Lawford (b. 1961). Heather Lyn Lawford(b.1962)
  • Romantically linked with actresses Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, Dorothy Dandridge, June Allyson, Lee Remick, Kim Novak, Judy Holliday, Evelyn Keyes, and socialites Sharman Douglas and Melissa Weston.
  • Became U.S. Citizen in 1960.
  • Dated actress Dorothy Dandridge.

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