| Peter Boyle Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1935 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Date of Death | December 12, 2006 |
Peter Boyle was an American actor and voice artist who is known for playing the role of Frank Barone in the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005). He was also cast in many other shows such as From Here to Eternity, Joe Bash, Echoes in the Darkness, Cagney & Lacey, Midnight Caller, American Playwrights Theater: The One-Acts, NYPD Blue, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, The X-Files, The Single Guy, The King of Queens, Cosby, Hollywood Squares, and Tripping the Rift. His film credits include Medium Cool, Diary of a Mad Housewife, T.R. Baskin, The Candidate, Steelyard Blues, The Friends of Eddie Coyle, Young Frankenstein, Crazy Joe, Ghost in the Noonday Sun, Swashbuckler, Taxi Driver, Beyond the Poseidon Adventure, Johnny Dangerously, The Dream Team, Kickboxer 2: The Road Back, Men of Respect, Honeymoon in Vegas, While You Were Sleeping, Dr. Dolittle, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.
Born Name
Peter Lawrence Boyle
Nick Name
Peter
Age
He was born on October 18, 1935.
Died
On December 12, 2006, Peter Boyle died after suffering from multiple myeloma and heart disease at the age of 71 at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, New York, United States.
Resting Place
Green River Cemetery, Springs, Suffolk County, New York, United States
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality
Education
Peter Boyle studied at St. Francis de Sales School and West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys. Afterward, he attended La Salle University in Philadelphia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1957.
Later on, he graduated from Officer Candidate School in 1959. He also took acting lessons with acting coach Uta Hagen at HB Studio in New York.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Artist
Family
- Father – Francis Xavier Boyle (A Philadelphia TV personality from 1951 to 1963)
- Mother – Alice (née Lewis)
- Siblings – Alice Duffy (née Boyle) (Older Sister), Sidney Boyle (Older Sister)
- Others – William Boyle (Paternal Grandfather), Elizabeth Marie Rogers (Paternal Grandmother), Sidney Francis Lewis, Jr. (Maternal Grandfather), Alice Villeré (Maternal Grandmother)
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth was $8 Million at the time of his death.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
76 kg or 167.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Peter Boyle dated –
- Loraine Alterman (1977-2006) – He met Loraine Alterman on the set of Young Frankenstein while she was there as a reporter for Rolling Stone. The duo eventually started dating and got married in 1977. They were blessed with 2 daughters named Lucy Boyle (b. December 10, 1980) and Amy Boyle. The duo remained together until his death in 2006.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Peter Boyle was of Irish descent on his father’s side and had French, Welsh, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, German, and Polish roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Frequently played gruff yet lovable characters
Brand Endorsements
Peter Boyle was cast in TV commercials for –
- Florsheim Shoes (1970s)
- Alka-Seltzer (2005)
He was also cast in print adverts for Got Milk? in 2000.
Religion
He was raised a Catholic.
Peter Boyle Facts
- He was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy after he graduated from Officer Candidate School. However, his military career was cut short following a nervous breakdown.
- Peter Boyle appeared as Clyde Bruckman in an episode titled Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose of the science fiction drama television series The X-Files in 1995 and this role won him the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series” as well as the Sci-Fi Universe Magazine Award for “Best Guest Actor in a Genre Television Series”.
- For his performance as Frank Barone in Everybody Loves Raymond, Boyle received the Gold Derby Award for “Comedy Supporting Actor”.
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