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 Peter Brown got into acting when he was in the army by organizing a theater group on base to occupy his spare time while stationed in Alaska. After his discharge he enrolled in the acting program at UCLA, and starting in the mid-1950s found employment in many of the western films and series being turned out at the time (he is especially remembered for his work as eager young deputy Johnny McKay in the classic western series Lawman (1958) and as one of a trio of Texas Rangers in the western action/comedy series Laredo (1965)). Following the end of a contract with Universal Pictures (1965-1972), he switched to soap operas and made-for-TV films, and has been steadily employed ever since.
Bio:
Peter Brown got into acting when he was in the army by organizing a theater group on base to occupy his spare time while stationed in Alaska. After his discharge he enrolled in the acting program at UCLA, and starting in the mid-1950s found employment in many of the western films and series being turned out at the time (he is especially remembered for his work as eager young deputy Johnny McKay in the classic western series Lawman (1958) and as one of a trio of Texas Rangers in the western action/comedy series Laredo (1965)). Following the end of a contract with Universal Pictures (1965-1972), he switched to soap operas and made-for-TV films, and has been steadily employed ever since.
Tivia:
In the early 1960s when TV-western mania reached its peak, an American magazine sponsored a contest for the actors who portrayed western heroes and villains. Since the climactic moment of so many shows was the classic quick-draw shoot-out, the actors had to acquire that skill to play their scenes. The magazine held a competiton among some of the stars of the shows, firing blanks, aiming not at each other but downrange, and using an electronic timer. Quite a number of cowboy stars showed up to "slap leather." He beat them all and won the title of the fastest gun in Hollywood.Having studied acting with Jeff Corey, he was discovered pumping gas by none other than Jack L. Warner and handed a Warner Bros. contract.Traditionally a dark-haired heartthrob of early 1960s TV, he became a peroxide blond for one of the leading surfer roles in Ride the Wild Surf (1964), co-starring Tab Hunter and Fabian.Born in New York City but raised in Spokane, Washington, where he graduated from North Central High School. He took the stage name Brown from his stepfather Albert "Bud" Brown. His biological father, John Patton de Lappe, a journalist for the Hearst Corporation, died when he was four. Peter's initial inspiration in show business was his mother, Wilhelmina "Mina" Reaume, a radio and stage actress.Used his real-life horse, Amigo, on the series Laredo (1965).Acting prot��g�� of John Russell and Neville Brand.Stationed in Alaska as a member of the Army's 2nd Infantry Division, where he organized a theater group to put on shows for the men stationed there.Until his death in March 2016, he was the last surviving main cast member of Lawman (1958). John Russell passed away in January 1991 at age 70 and Peggie Castle in August 1973 at age 45.Brown sired one child from his legal marriages, a son, Matthew. However, he also had two out-of-wedlock children: Joshua Jacob Brown (born 1977), by Jean Carlson McKay (aka "Amber Ray"), and Christie Linn Campbell McBride (born 1962), of whose birth he was reportedly unaware until his later years.Was in a relationship with actress Tracy Vaccaro (1981-1982).Ran his own production company, Handshake Films, where he produced and narrated the instruction rodeo-styled 2000 video, The Penning Tape ~ the Basic and Strategies of Team Penning is an in-depth video clinic on the sport of Team Penning.Uncle of Philip Brown.Upon his death, his ashes were given to his widow.Has three grandchildren. |
| Name: |
Peter Brown |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Model rank: |
5685 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:51:45 |
| Height: |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Biography: |
Peter Brown got into acting when he was in the army by organizing a theater group on base to occupy his spare time while stationed in Alaska. After his discharge he enrolled in the acting program at UCLA, and starting in the mid-1950s found employmen |
| Trivia: |
In the early 1960s when TV-western mania reached its peak, an American magazine sponsored a contest for the actors who portrayed western heroes and villains. Since the climactic moment of so many shows was the classic quick-draw shoot-out, the actors had to acquire that skill to play their scenes. The magazine held a competiton among some of the stars of the shows, firing blanks, aiming not at each other but downrange, and using an electronic timer. Quite a number of cowboy stars showed up to "slap leather." He beat them all and won the title of the fastest gun in Hollywood.Having studied acting with Jeff Corey, he was discovered pumping gas by none other than Jack L. Warner and handed a Warner Bros. contract.Traditionally a dark-haired heartthrob of early 1960s TV, he became a peroxide blond for one of the leading surfer roles in Ride the Wild Surf (1964), co-starring Tab Hunter and Fabian.Born in New York City but raised in Spokane, Washington, where he graduated from North Central High School. He took the stage name Brown from his stepfather Albert "Bud" Brown. His biological father, John Patton de Lappe, a journalist for the Hearst Corporation, died when he was four. Peter's initial inspiration in show business was his mother, Wilhelmina "Mina" Reaume, a radio and stage actress.Used his real-life horse, Amigo, on the series Laredo (1965).Acting prot��g�� of John Russell and Neville Brand.Stationed in Alaska as a member of the Army's 2nd Infantry Division, where he organized a theater group to put on shows for the men stationed there.Until his death in March 2016, he was the last surviving main cast member of Lawman (1958). John Russell passed away in January 1991 at age 70 and Peggie Castle in August 1973 at age 45.Brown sired one child from his legal marriages, a son, Matthew. However, he also had two out-of-wedlock children: Joshua Jacob Brown (born 1977), by Jean Carlson McKay (aka "Amber Ray"), and Christie Linn Campbell McBride (born 1962), of whose birth he was reportedly unaware until his later years.Was in a relationship with actress Tracy Vaccaro (1981-1982).Ran his own production company, Handshake Films, where he produced and narrated the instruction rodeo-styled 2000 video, The Penning Tape ~ the Basic and Strategies of Team Penning is an in-depth video clinic on the sport of Team Penning.Uncle of Philip Brown.Upon his death, his ashes were given to his widow.Has three grandchildren. |
| Quotes: |
Every actor likes to work. But there are different qualities of work. I've gone to the Philippines to make war movies in the jungles and swamps with leeches and I've ridden horses playing cowboys and Indians. I've lots of different kinds of work and I am grateful for all of it. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Spouse: |
Kerstin Kern (September 6, 2008 - March 21, 2016) (his death)Mary Kathleen Gauba (November 29, 1986 - 1999) (divorced)Liliane Alice Yvette Safargy (November 14, 1971 - September 1974) (divorced)Sandy Ed |
| Children: |
Joshua BrownMatthew Brown |
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