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Colin Petersen

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Colin Petersen

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Overview

  • Born
    March 24, 1946 · Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia
  • Died
    November 18, 2024 · Australia (Undisclosed)
  • Birth name
    Frederick Colin Petersen
  • Nickname
    • Smiley

Biography

    • Colin Petersen was born on March 24, 1946 in Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia. He was an actor, known for Smiley (1956), A Cry from the Streets (1958) and Strange Affection (1957). He was married to Joanne Newfield. He died on November 18, 2024 in Australia.

Family

  • Spouse
      Joanne Newfield(June 1, 1968 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Jaime
      Ben

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  • Was the drummer for The Bee Gees 1967-1969.
  • His wife, Joanne, was the secretary of Brian Epstein.
  • Could not reprise his role as Smiley (1956) in the sequel Smiley Gets a Gun (1958), because he had moved to England.
  • His wife Joanne worked as a personal assistant to Brian Epstein up until his death, and then for Robert Stigwood.
  • Attended the Humpybong State School at the same time that Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb did.

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