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Peter Criss

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Former drummer for hard rock super-group "KISS", best known for his "cat" character and thumping drum solo's. Criss was born Peter George John Crisscoula on December 20th, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York City. Criss was influenced by the 1940s big band sound, and was quite keen on Gene Krupa's unique drumming style... See full bio »

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Peter George John Crisscuola
in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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2010 Somewhere (writer: "Love Theme From Kiss")
 
2010 Glee (TV series)
– Theatricality (2010) (writer: "Beth" - uncredited)
 
2009 I Love You, Beth Cooper (writer: "Beth")
 
2009 American Idol (TV series)
– Finale (2009) (writer: "Beth")
 
2008 Role Models (writer: "Beth")
 
2007 KISSology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 1978-1991 (video documentary) (writer: "Beth")
 
2001 Wet Hot American Summer (writer: "Beth")
 
1999 Detroit Rock City (writer: "Beth")
 
1996 Beautiful Girls (writer: "Beth")
 
1976 The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (TV special) (writer: "Beth" - uncredited / performer: "Beth" - uncredited)
 
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2009 Frame of Mind
Mike
 
2002 Oz (TV series)
Martin Montgomery
– Laws of Gravity (2002) … Martin Montgomery
– Visitation (2002) … Martin Montgomery
 
1999 Detroit Rock City
KISS
 
1998 Millennium (TV series)
Nice Cop
– ...Thirteen Years Later (1998) … Nice Cop
 
1978 KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (TV movie)
Cat Man
 
Show ShowComposer (2 titles)
2001 Kiss: Beyond the Makeup (TV documentary)
 
2000 Kiss: The Last Kiss (TV movie)
 
Show ShowSelf (22 titles)
2013 Finding Sandler (documentary) (in production)
Himself
 
2011-2012 Metal Evolution (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Shock Rock (2012) … Himself
– Early Metal, Part 1: US Division (2011) … Himself
 
2009 That Metal Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Peter Criss (2009) … Himself - Guest
 
2009 American Idol (TV series)
– Finale (2009) (as Kiss)
 
2009 Fantástico (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2007 KISSology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 1978-1991 (video documentary)
Himself
 
2006 KISSology: The Ultimate KISS Collection (video documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Kiss Symphony (video documentary)
 
2001-2002 Family Guy (TV series)
Himself
– Road to Europe (2002) … Himself (voice)
– A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas (2001) … Himself (voice)
 
2001 Kiss: Beyond the Makeup (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2000 Kiss: The Last Kiss (TV movie)
Himself
 
2000 Power Vision - Pop Galerie (TV series documentary)
Himself
– KISS (2000) … Himself
 
1999 Miscellaneous Shit: Behind the Scenes of 'Detroit Rock City' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1999 WCW Monday Nitro (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.205 (1999) … Himself (as KISS)
 
1998 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.6 (1998) … Himself (as KISS)
 
1998 Kiss Psycho Circus (video short)
Himself
 
1997 Action League Now!!: Rock-A-Big-Baby (short)
Himself (voice)
 
1996 MTV Video Music Awards 1996 (TV special)
Himself - Musical Guest (as KISS)
 
1995 Unplugged (TV series documentary)
Himself
– KISS (1995) … Himself
 
1994 KISS My A**: The Video (video documentary)
Cat Man
 
1992 Kiss: X-treme Close-Up (video)
Himself/the Catman
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2004 End Game: Making 'Millennium' Season Three (video documentary short)
Nice Cop (uncredited)
 
2004 KISS Loves You (documentary)
 
2003 Tupac: Resurrection (documentary)
Himself
 
1987 KISS: eXposed (video documentary)
Himself/The Catman
 

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KISS Loves You -- A wistful documentary about worldwide KISS nostalgia featuring rare treats like KISS in Stockholm 1976 Family Guy: Season 3: Episode 21 -- Peter uses one of his three wishes, granted by a gene, to have not bones. Detroit Rock City -- Theatrical Preview
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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial for That '70s Show with the other members of KISS (2002) See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

KISS | Kiss

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I find myself evil. I believe in the devil as much as God. You can use either one to get things done. See more »

Trivia:

According to a statement on his website, he is now permanently out of KISS. His contract was not renewed and Gene Simmons allegedly made some slanderous comments, which angered him. [April 2004] See more »

Trademark:

Catman makeup See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius