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Peter Tork

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Performed as a folk musician in Greenwich Village and Los Angeles before being selected for the Monkees TV show. Made 58 TV episodes 6 albums, a TV special, and a movie before leaving the Monkees in 196 Released a solo single in 1982. Rejoined the Monkees for tours and an from 1986 to 1989. Released his first solo album, "Stranger Things Have Happened", in 1994 See full bio »

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Peter Halsten Thorkelson
in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Hide HideActor (12 titles)
2006 Cathedral Pines
Mr. Geary
 
2003 Stella's Search for Sanity (short)
Evil Acting Teacher
 
1998-2001 7th Heaven (TV series)
Chris
– One Hundred (2001) … Chris
– No Sex, Some Drugs and a Little Rock 'n' Roll (1998) … Chris
 
2001 Mixed Signals (short)
Band manager
 
2000 Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story (TV movie)
Cameo (uncredited)
 
1999 The King of Queens (TV series)
Band Leader
– Best Man (1999) … Band Leader
 
1997 Groupies
Cameo appearance (uncredited)
 
1995 Boy Meets World (TV series)
Jedediah Lawrence
– Rave On (1995) … Jedediah Lawrence
– Career Day (1995) … Jedediah Lawrence
 
1992 California Dreams (TV series)
The Surf Guru
– Romancing the Tube (1992) … The Surf Guru
 
1968 Head
Peter
 
1968 Wild in the Streets
Ticket buyer (uncredited)
 
1966-1968 The Monkees (TV series)
Peter
– Mijacogeo (1968) … Peter
– Monkees Blow Their Minds (1968) … Peter
– Some Like It Lukewarm (1968) … Peter
– Monkees Mind Their Manor (1968) … Peter
– The Monkees in Paris (1968) … Peter
See all 58 episodes »
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (7 titles)
2012 Breaking Bad (TV series)
– Say My Name (2012) (writer: "Goin' Down")
 
2002 The Monkees: Live Summer Tour (video) (writer: "For Pete's Sake", "Goin' Down", "Can You Dig It?" / performer: "For Pete's Sake", "Can You Dig It?", "Higher and Higher")
 
1997 Hey, Hey We're the Monkees (TV documentary) (writer: "For Pete's Sake")
 
1988 Heart and Soul (documentary short) (performer: "Cripple creek")
 
1969 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee (TV movie) (performer: "I Prithee" Do Not Ask For Love, "Solfeggietto", "California Here It Comes" End Titles)
 
1968 Head (writer: "Can You Dig It", "Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again" / "Strawberry Fields Forever" 1966 - uncredited)
 
1967-1968 The Monkees (TV series)
– The Monkees in Paris (1968) (writer: "Goin' Down" / as P. Tork)
– The Monkee's Paw (1968) (writer: "Goin' Down" - uncredited)
– Monstrous Monkee Mash (1968) (writer: "Goin' Down")
– Monkees Watch Their Feet (1968) (performer: "Pink Shoe Laces" - uncredited)
– Monkees in Texas (1967) (writer: "Goin' Down" unique version)
See all 12 episodes »
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1997 Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (TV documentary) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1997 Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (TV documentary) (music supervisor)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1997 Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (TV documentary) (synthesizer programmer)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1968 Head (uncredited)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
1968 The Monkees (TV series)
– Monkees Mind Their Manor (1968) (as Peter H. Thorkelson)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1997 Biography (TV series documentary) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– The Monkees (1997) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (63 titles)
2012 The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 Inside Edition (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 March 2012 (2012) … Himself
 
2011 Babe's and Ricky's Inn (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Loose Women (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #15.175 (2011) … Himself (as The Monkees)
 
2008 The Bob Show (TV series)
Himself
– Super Mega Fest 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 The Junior Defenders (video)
Himself
 
2007 Making the Monkees (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The Holy Modal Rounders: Bound to Lose (documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Bubblegum Babylon (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 The Monkees: Live Summer Tour (video)
Himself
 
2001 Total Access 24/7 (TV series)
Himself
– 1007 7th Heaven (2001) … Himself
 
2001 The Early Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 June 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 May 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
1986-2001 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 January 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 November 1995 (1995) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 September 1986 (1986) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 June 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1986-2000 Showbiz Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 June 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 1996 (1996) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 May 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
2000 Behind the Music (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Monkees (2000) … Himself
 
1997-2000 The Big Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 June 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 March 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2000 The List (TV series)
Himself
– Best TV Theme Songs (2000) … Himself
 
1999 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Monkees (1999) … Himself
 
1997 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Monkees (1997) … Himself
 
1966-1997 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 August 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 June 1996 (1996) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 May 1986 (1986) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 August 1966 (1966) … Himself
 
1997 Access Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 July 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Prime Time Country (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 April 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (TV documentary)
Peter
 
1997 Hey, Hey We're the Monkees (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1997 Noel's House Party (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.11 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Breakfast News (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 January 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 January 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1986-1996 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 1996 (1996) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 June 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 July 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1996 Hey Hey We're the Monkees (Video Game)
Himself
 
1996 Miss Teen USA Pageant (TV special)
Himself
 
1996 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.182 (1996) … Himself
 
1995 Mike & Maty (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 November 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 Wings (TV series)
Himself
– She's Gotta Have It (1995) … Himself
 
1995 The Stephanie Miller Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 November 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 The Brady Bunch Movie
Himself
 
1994 The Geraldo Rivera Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 July 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1994 The Steven Banks Show (TV series)
Himself
– Rock Auction … Himself
 
1990 What's Up, Dr. Ruth? (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 February 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1989 Midday (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 August 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 Nashville Now (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 August 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 The Pat Sajak Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 June 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 A.M. Los Angeles (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 June 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 Good Morning Britain (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 March 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 Aspel & Company (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.8 (1989) … Himself
 
1988 Midday (TV series)
Himself
– (1988-10) (1988) … Himself
 
1988 Saturday Morning Live (TV series)
Himself
– (1988-10) (1988) … Himself
 
1988 The Factory (TV series)
Himself
– (1988-10) (1988) … Himself
 
1988 Heart and Soul (documentary short)
 
1987 Sally Jessy Raphael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 August 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1987 The Morning Program (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 August 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1987 The 14th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1986 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV special)
Himself (as The Monkees)
 
1986 MTV Video Music Awards 1986 (TV movie)
Himself - Performer (as The Monkees)
 
1986 CBS News Nightwatch (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 July 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1980-1982 The Uncle Floyd Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 October 1982 (1982) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 October 1982 (1982) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 February 1982 (1982) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 December 1981 (1981) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 September 1980 (1980) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
1982 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 July 1982 (1982) … Himself
 
1969 It's Happening (TV series)
Himself - Band Contest Judge
– Episode dated 19 July 1969 (1969) … Himself - Band Contest Judge
– Episode #2.68 (1969) … Himself - Band Contest Judge
– Episode dated 5 July 1969 (1969) … Himself - Band Contest Judge
 
1969 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee (TV movie)
Himself - Monkee #2
 
1968 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.154 (1968) … Himself
 
1967-1968 Top of the Pops (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Co Host
– Episode dated 4 January 1968 (1968) … Himself - Co Host
– Episode dated 6 July 1967 (1967) … Himself
 
1967 The 19th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1966 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 December 1966 (1966) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2012 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2008 The Wrecking Crew (documentary)
Peter Tork
 
2003 Mayor of the Sunset Strip (documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Hendrix (TV movie)
Himself (leaves plane) (uncredited)
 
1997 Hide and Seek (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1986 NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1982 Today (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Album: Stranger Things Have Happened" (vocals/guitar/banjo). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 2 Print Biographies  | See more »

Official Sites:

Biography, news, and merchandise infromation. | See more »

Alternate Names:

The Monkees | Peter H. Thorkelson

Height:

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

Personal Quote:

The longest I've ever gone without playing [guitar] is two or three days. It keeps me going. See more »

Trivia:

Declined an invitation to rejoin The Monkees for a McDonald's TV commercial, as he is a vegetarian (Michael Nesmith also declined, because there was no promise of further work). See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius