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Peter Boyle Biography

Birth Name:Peter Lawrence Boyle

Birth Place:Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

The 79th Annual Academy Awards made a special tribute to him in 2007 as part of the Annual Memorial tribute
The Peter Boyle Memorial Fund established by his wife after his death supports the International Myeloma Foundation with comedy fundraisers
Was a monk in the Christian Brothers order before he decided to become an actor
Quote: "When I was in high school I wanted to be a leading-man guy, like Howard Keel․ But then God saw fit to take the hair off my head at age 24․"
Known for playing gruff or uncouth, but lovable characters
Proved himself able to play comedic and dramatic roles with a great degree of skill
Refused to play roles that made violence look glamorous after witnessing people cheer at the actions of his violent and hateful character in "Joe․"
Met his wife for the first time while wearing hi full make-up for Young Frankenstein
Musician John Lennon was the best man at his and Loraine Alterman Boyle's wedding
Suffered a heart attack on the set of "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 1999, but quickly recovered enough to come back to the series

Awards

1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special: nominated
1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner
1996Universe Reader's Choice Award-Best Guest Actor in a Genre TV Series: winner
1998Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series: nominated
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: winner
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated