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Peter Tork(1942-2019)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
  • Producer
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Peter Tork
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Head (1968)
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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 1969 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
BornFebruary 13, 1942
DiedFebruary 21, 2019(77)
BornFebruary 13, 1942
DiedFebruary 21, 2019(77)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination

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Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in The Monkees (1965)
Micky Dolenz, Mike Farrell, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in The Monkees (1965)
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in The Monkees (1965)
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in The Monkees (1965)
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in Head (1968)
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in Head (1968)
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in Head (1968)
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in Head (1968)
Davy Jones, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in Head (1968)
Peter Tork and The Monkees in Head (1968)
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in The Monkees (1965)
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in Head (1968)

Known for:

Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in The Monkees (1965)
The Monkees
7.4
TV Series
  • Peter
  • Alexei
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in Head (1968)
Head
6.4
  • Peter
  • 1968
Alexander Skarsgård and James Marsden in Straw Dogs (2011)
Straw Dogs
5.8
  • Soundtrack("Goin' Down")
  • 2011
Michael O'Keefe and Paul Rodriguez in The Whoopee Boys (1986)
The Whoopee Boys
5.7
  • Soundtrack("That Was Then, This Is Now")
  • 1986

Credits

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Actor

  • I Filmed Your Death
    • David Lyndale
    • Post-production
  • The Junior Defenders (2007)
    The Junior Defenders
    • Cameo appearance (uncredited)
    • 2007
  • Cathedral Pines (2006)
    Cathedral Pines
    • Mr. Geary
    • 2006
  • Stella's Search for Sanity
    • Evil Acting Teacher
    • Short
    • 2003
  • Mixed Signals (2001)
    Mixed Signals
    • Band manager
    • Short
    • 2001
  • Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell, Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Catherine Hicks, Mackenzie Rosman, and Happy in 7th Heaven (1996)
    7th Heaven
    • Chris
    • TV Series
    • 1998–2001
  • L.B. Fisher, Jeff Geddis, Aaron Lohr, and George Stanchev in Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story (2000)
    Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story
    • Cameo (uncredited)
    • TV Movie
    • 2000
  • M.U.G.E.N (1999)
    M.U.G.E.N
    • Video Game
    • 1999
  • Jerry Stiller, Kevin James, and Leah Remini in The King of Queens (1998)
    The King of Queens
    • Band Leader
    • TV Series
    • 1999
  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997)
    Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
    • Peter
    • TV Movie
    • 1997
  • Danielle Fishel, Ben Savage, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong in Boy Meets World (1993)
    Boy Meets World
    • Jedediah Lawrence
    • TV Series
    • 1995
  • Tony Shalhoub, Steven Weber, Amy Yasbeck, Crystal Bernard, and Tim Daly in Wings (1990)
    Wings
    • Peter Tork
    • TV Series
    • 1995
  • The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
    The Brady Bunch Movie
    • Peter Tork
    • 1995
  • California Dreams (1992)
    California Dreams
    • The Surf Guru
    • TV Series
    • 1992
  • The Monkees: Every Step of the Way
    • Peter Tork
    • Music Video
    • 1987
  • The Monkees: Heart and Soul
    • Peter Tork
    • Music Video
    • 1987

Music Department

  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997)
    Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
    • music supervisor
    • TV Movie
    • 1997
  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in The Monkees (1965)
    The Monkees
    • song writer: "Goin' Down:
    • TV Series
    • 1967–1968

Producer

  • Untitled Monkees Project
    • producer (rumored)
    • 2018
  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997)
    Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1997

Videos2

Head
Trailer 1:02
Head
The Monkees
Trailer 0:51
The Monkees

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Biography, news, and merchandise infromation.
  • Alternative names
    • The Monkees
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • February 13, 1942
    • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
  • Died
    • February 21, 2019
    • Mansfield, Connecticut, USA(complications from adenoid cystic carcinoma)
  • Spouses
      Pamela Grapes2013 - February 21, 2019 (his death)
  • Other works
    CD: "Two Man Band" with best friend James Lee Stanley (1996).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 1 Interview
    • 5 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Was actually the first Monkee to play an instrument on one of their records ("Papa Gene's Blues"), after writer/producer Michael Nesmith insisted Peter be allowed to add a guitar part.
  • Quotes
    You should be a hero to yourself. And if you're not... check it out.
  • Trademark
    Wolfish grin
  • Nickname
    • The Monkees
  • Salaries
      The Monkees
      (1965)
      $450 /episode (first season)

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