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Peter Tork(1942-2019)

  • Actor
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  • Producer
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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 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 total

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Known for

Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in The Monkees (1965)
The Monkees
7.5
TV Series
  • Peter
  • Alexei
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in Head (1968)
Head
6.4
  • Peter
  • 1968
Alexander Skarsgård and James Marsden in Chiens de paille (2011)
Chiens de paille
5.8
  • Soundtrack("Goin' Down")
  • 2011
Michael O'Keefe and Paul Rodriguez in Les Whoopee Boys (1986)
Les 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
    4.5
    • Cameo appearance (uncredited)
    • 2007
  • Cathedral Pines (2006)
    Cathedral Pines
    5.6
    • Mr. Geary
    • 2006
  • Stella's Search for Sanity
    3.2
    Short
    • Evil Acting Teacher
    • 2003
  • Mixed Signals (2001)
    Mixed Signals
    Short
    • Band manager
    • 2001
  • Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell, Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Catherine Hicks, Mackenzie Rosman, and Happy in 7 à la maison (1996)
    7 à la maison
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Chris
    • 1998–2001
  • L.B. Fisher, Jeff Geddis, Aaron Lohr, and George Stanchev in Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story (2000)
    Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Cameo (uncredited)
    • 2000
  • Peter Sallis in M.U.G.E.N (1999)
    M.U.G.E.N
    7.2
    Video Game
    • 1999
  • Jerry Stiller, Kevin James, and Leah Remini in Un gars du Queens (1998)
    Un gars du Queens
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Band Leader
    • 1999
  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997)
    Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Peter
    • 1997
  • The Monkees: Oh What a Night
    Music Video
    • Peter Tork
    • 1996
  • 1 sheet poster app. 27" x 40"
    Incorrigible Cory
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Jedediah Lawrence
    • 1995
  • Wings (1990)
    Wings
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Peter Tork
    • 1995
  • La Tribu Brady (1995)
    La Tribu Brady
    6.2
    • Peter Tork
    • 1995
  • Génération Musique (1992)
    Génération Musique
    7.0
    TV Series
    • The Surf Guru
    • 1992
  • The Monkees: Every Step of the Way
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Peter Tork
    • 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
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • music supervisor
    • 1997
  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in Head (1968)
    Head
    6.4
    • song writer: "Long Title: Do I have To Do This All Over Again"
    • 1968
  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in The Monkees (1965)
    The Monkees
    7.5
    TV Series
    • song writer: "Goin' Down:
    • 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
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1997

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The Monkees
Trailer 0:51
The Monkees
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
    • 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 GrapesFebruary 15, 2014 - February 21, 2019 (his death)
  • Children
      Erica Marie
  • Parents
      Halsten John Thorkelson
  • Relatives
    • Anne Thorkelson(Sibling)
  • 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)

FAQ

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  • When did Peter Tork die?
    February 21, 2019
  • How did Peter Tork die?
    Complications from adenoid cystic carcinoma
  • How old was Peter Tork when he died?
    77 years old
  • Where did Peter Tork die?
    Mansfield, Connecticut, USA
  • When was Peter Tork born?
    February 12, 1942

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