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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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia
- Occupation
- songwriter / musician / singer / pianist
2. Background
- High school
- Armidale High School
Awards & achievements
- 1982 Academy Award for Best Original Song
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Allen born?
February 10, 1944 – June 18, 1992.
Where is Peter Allen from?
Peter Allen is from Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
What does Peter Allen do?
Peter Allen works as songwriter, musician, singer, pianist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.