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Peter Tosh(1944-1987)

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Peter Tosh was born on 19 October 1944 in Grange Hill, Jamaica. He was an actor and composer, known for Savages (2012), Pineapple Express (2008) and Lords of Dogtown (2005). He died on 11 September 1987 in Kingston, Jamaica.
BornOctober 19, 1944
DiedSeptember 11, 1987(42)
BornOctober 19, 1944
DiedSeptember 11, 1987(42)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 1 nomination

Known for:

Salma Hayek, John Travolta, Benicio Del Toro, Blake Lively, and Taylor Kitsch in Savages (2012)
Savages
6.4
  • Soundtrack("Legalize It", "Legalize It (Secret Circuit's Echodelic Shockblast Mix)")
  • 2012
James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Danny McBride in Pineapple Express (2008)
Pineapple Express
6.9
  • Soundtrack("Wanted Dread or Alive")
  • 2008
Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, and John Robinson in Lords of Dogtown (2005)
Lords of Dogtown
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Steppin' Razor")
  • 2005
Marked for Death (1990)
Marked for Death
5.9
  • Soundtrack("Steppin' Razor")
  • 1990

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Actor

  • Peter Tosh: Johnny B. Goode (TopPop Version)
    • Peter Tosh
    • Music Video
    • 1983
  • Peter Tosh: Johnny B. Goode
    • Peter Tosh
    • Music Video
    • 1983
  • Peter Tosh: Wanted Dread & Alive
    • Peter Tosh
    • Music Video
    • 1981
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers: Stir It Up (1973)
    Bob Marley & The Wailers: Stir It Up
    • Peter Tosh
    • Music Video
    • 1973

Composer

  • Stepping Razor: Red X (1992)
    Stepping Razor: Red X
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • Peter Tosh on Tour
    • Composer
    • 1982

Music Department

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers: High Tide or Low Tide (2011)
    Bob Marley & The Wailers: High Tide or Low Tide
    • Music Department
    • Music Video
    • 2011
  • Bob Marley: Get Up, Stand Up (1991)
    Bob Marley: Get Up, Stand Up
    • Music Department
    • Music Video
    • 1991

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 3½″ (1.92 m)
  • Born
    • October 19, 1944
    • Grange Hill, Jamaica
  • Died
    • September 11, 1987
    • Kingston, Jamaica(homicide)
  • Other works
    Appeared in the music video "Waiting On a Friend" by The Rolling Stones.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Along with Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley, Tosh was a primary composer of "The Wailers" music catalog and as such helped create reggae's popularity beyond the West Indies.
  • Quotes
    And I ask why am I black, they say I was born in sin, and shamed inequity. One of the main songs we used to sing in church makes me sick, 'love wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
  • Trademarks
      Outspoken personality, staunchly supported legalization of marijuana and equal rights for Jamaican people

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