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Peter Boyle
Peter Lawrence Boyle, an influential American actor known for his myriad character roles, was born on October 18, 1935, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Boyle is most celebrated for his role as patriarch Frank Barone on the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2005), garnering seven nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Beyond his contribution to sitcoms, Boyle also had a significant impact on cinematic history. Notably, he starred as the comical monster in Mel Brooks' film spoof Young Frankenstein (1974), earning critical acclaim. He showcased his versatility through striking performances in both comedic and dramatic films, including Joe (1970), The Candidate (1972), The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973), Taxi Driver (1976), F.I.S.T. (1978), and Where the Buffalo Roam (1980). He continued to take on diverse supporting roles in films throughout his career. His career began in 1963, gaining fame with his first starring role in the controversial film Joe (1970). As a reflection of his disagreement with the glorification of violence, he rejected roles that promoted such themes, including the lead in The French Connection (1971). Notably, his performance in The X-Files in 1996 earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Despite his health issues, including a near-fatal stroke in 1990 and heart attack on the set of Everybody Loves Raymond in 1999, Boyle remained a dynamic figure in the industry until his passing on December 12, 2006. Beyond his professional life, Boyle was known for his candid honesty, enriching friendships, and impactful mentoring of fellow actors. Commemorated by annual comedy fundraisers in his name, Boyle's influence continues to resonate in the realm of performing arts.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Peter Lawrence Boyle
Born: Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: October 18, 1935
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1963-2006
Children: 2
Spouses: Loraine Alterman
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Movies Featuring Peter Boyle
F.I.S.T.
The Candidate
The Dream Team
Hardcore
Honeymoon in Vegas
Dr. Dolittle
Outland
The Ghost of Peter Sellers
Hammett
Johnny Dangerously
That Darn Cat
Yellowbeard
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
Turk 182
F.T.A.
The Brink's Job
Taxi Driver
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs: America’s Greatest Music in the Movies
Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story
Everybody Loves Raymond: The Last Laugh
Solar Crisis
Men Of Respect
Poochinski
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
In God We Tru$t
Challenger
Where the Buffalo Roam
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
Surrender
Echoes in the Darkness
Superman’s 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Speed Zone
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
The In Crowd
Walker
Disaster at Silo 7
Swashbuckler
The Monitors
Crazy Joe
FTA
Death and the Compass
Kid Blue
In the Lake of the Woods
Doctor Dolittle
The Surgeon
A Deadly Vision
Sweet Evil
Making ‘Taxi Driver’
Nervous Ticks
Royce
Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Tail Gunner Joe
Born to Be Wild
T.R. Baskin
Killer
Taking the Heat
Steelyard Blues
Joe
Diary of a Mad Housewife
Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein
From Here to Eternity
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
Career Timeline
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1996
In the Lake of the Woods
Tony Carbo
Sweet Evil
Jay Glass
Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein
Frankenstein's Monster (archive footage)
1991
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
The Monster (archive footage)
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
Justin Maciah
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
Self (archive footage)
1990
Solar Crisis
Arnold Teague
Men Of Respect
Matt Duffy
Poochinski
Stanley Poochinski
Challenger
Roger Boisjoly
1988
Superman’s 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Jimmy Malone
The In Crowd
"Uncle Pete" Boyle
Disaster at Silo 7
Gen. Sanger
1987
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
David Dellinger
Surrender
Jay
Walker
Cornelius Vanderbilt
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