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Born on February 10, 1944 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia, Peter Allen was a songwriter, musician and singer. Peter Allen died on June 18, 1992 at the age of 48. Schooling on record includes Armidale High School. Recorded honors include Academy Award for Best Original Song (1982).
My Take
Peter Allen is proof that a small Australian town can produce a giant of showmanship. From Tenterfield, New South Wales, he became a singer-songwriter whose flamboyant persona, lavish costumes, and sheer energy made him impossible to ignore. Winning the 1982 Academy Award for Best Original Song cemented his songwriting credentials beyond the spectacle. What moves me is how he wore his theatricality without apology in an era far less accepting of it. He died in 1992, but that fearless, joyful stage presence feels timeless, and I think his songs deserve rediscovery by every new generation.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Allen
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・アレン
- Reading
- ぴーたー・あれん
- Born
- February 10, 1944 – June 18, 1992
- Origin
- Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia
- Occupation
- songwriter / musician / singer / pianist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Armidale High School
Awards & achievements
- 1982 Academy Award for Best Original Song
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Allen born?
Peter Allen was born on February 10, 1944.
When did Peter Allen die?
Peter Allen died on June 18, 1992, aged 48.
Where was Peter Allen from?
Peter Allen was from Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
What did Peter Allen do?
Peter Allen worked as songwriter, musician, singer, pianist.
Which high school did Peter Allen attend?
Peter Allen attended Armidale High School.
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