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Peter Boyle was credited as a television actor, film actor and military officer. Peter Boyle was born on October 18, 1935 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Death is recorded on December 12, 2006, at the age of 71. Schooling on record includes West Philadelphia Catholic High School and La Salle University. Listed accolades include Judith Wright Prize (2010) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (1996).
My Take
Peter Boyle was one of those rare actors who could steal a scene without even trying — the kind of guy you never really noticed was a character actor until you realized you'd been watching him for forty years. His Frank Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond was a masterclass in grumpy-old-man comedy: belligerent, self-absorbed, yet somehow deeply lovable, and Boyle played it with a straight face that made every line land harder. But he had serious range long before that sitcom fame — his work in Joe (1970) was genuinely unsettling, and Young Frankenstein's Monster was pure comedic gold. He had the gift of disappearing into a role completely, whether it was blue-collar rage or slapstick absurdity. Gone in 2006, but honestly, every rerun of Raymond keeps him very much alive.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Boyle
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・ボイル
- Reading
- ぴーたー・ぼいる
- Born
- October 18, 1935 – December 12, 2006
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / military officer / film editor / stage actor
2. Background
- High school
- West Philadelphia Catholic High School
- University
- La Salle University
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Judith Wright Prize
- 1996 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20Boyle
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9C%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q315123
4. 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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Boyle born?
Born October 18, 1935.
When did Peter Boyle die?
Died December 12, 2006, aged 71.
Where was Peter Boyle from?
Peter Boyle was from Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Peter Boyle do?
Peter Boyle worked as television actor, film actor, military officer, film editor, stage actor.
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