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John Peakes(1933-2017)

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John Peakes was born on 1 July 1933. He was an actor, known for Evil Dead II (1987), 6 Souls (2010) and Cold Case (2003). He was married to Judith Gentry and Connie Villiers. He died on 26 January 2017 in the USA.
BornJuly 1, 1933
DiedJanuary 26, 2017(83)
BornJuly 1, 1933
DiedJanuary 26, 2017(83)
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Known for

Evil Dead II (1987)
Evil Dead II
7.7
  • Professor Knowby(as John Peaks)
  • 1987
Julianne Moore and Jonathan Rhys Meyers in 6 Souls (2010)
6 Souls
6.0
  • Dr. Charles Foster
  • 2010
Cold Case (2003)
Cold Case
7.6
TV Series
  • Witherspoon (05)
Ellen Burstyn, Carla Gugino, David Boreanaz, and Marley Shelton in The Mighty Macs (2009)
The Mighty Macs
6.6
  • Harry McHale
  • 2009

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  • Julianne Moore and Jonathan Rhys Meyers in 6 Souls (2010)
    6 Souls
    6.0
    • Dr. Charles Foster
    • 2010
  • Ellen Burstyn, Carla Gugino, David Boreanaz, and Marley Shelton in The Mighty Macs (2009)
    The Mighty Macs
    6.6
    • Harry McHale
    • 2009
  • Cold Case (2003)
    Cold Case
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Witherspoon (05)
    • 2005
  • Evil Dead II (1987)
    Evil Dead II
    7.7
    • Professor Knowby (as John Peaks)
    • 1987

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  • Alternative name
    • John Peaks
  • Born
    • July 1, 1933
  • Died
    • January 26, 2017
    • USA(suffering from chronic heart problems)
  • Spouses
      Judith Gentry1994 - January 26, 2017 (his death)
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    • 5 Articles

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    John taught drama and literature classes at Lansing Community College in the early 1970's. He was also involved with various drama venues around Lansing and East Lansing, Michigan, and Michigan State, including the Grand Ledges Playhouse. All of this is no doubt how he then encountered Raimi, his brothers, and Campbell.

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