Peter Boyle

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Biography

Peter Lawrence Boyle, Jr. (October 18, 1935 – December 12, 2006) was an American actor, best known for his role as Frank Barone on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, and as a comical monster in Mel Brooks' film spoof Young Frankenstein (1974). Boyle, who won an Emmy Award in 1996 for a guest-starring role on the science-fiction drama The X-Files, won praise in both comedic and dramatic parts following his breakthrough performance in the 1970 film Joe.

Career Overview

Peter Boyle has 102 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The Santa Clause with 3 titles. Signature works include Everybody Loves Raymond, Taxi Driver, Doctor Dolittle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
102
Birth Date
1935-10-18 00:00:00
Birth Place
Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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