Peter Orlovsky — Howl Character Profile

About Peter Orlovsky

Ginsberg's romantic partner and steadfast supporter, featured prominently during the re-enactment of the pivotal Six Gallery Reading in 1955.

Character Facts

Played by

Aaron Tveit

Appears in

Howl (2010)

Role

Supporting

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