Peter Straub was born on March 2, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA as Peter Francis Straub. He is a writer and actor, known for Ghost Story (1981), The Haunting of Julia (1977) and The Talisman (2008). He has been married to Susan Bitker Straub since August 27, 1966. They have two children.
His first child, Benjamin, born during the writing of Ghost Story.
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Daughter Emma Straub was born, in New York City.
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Sequel to The Talisman (novel) is Blackhouse (novel), which takes place in Straub's home state of Wisconsin. Fictional city of LaRiviera is based on La Crosse, Wisconsin, and other Wisconsin cities.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dark Dreamers
2011
TV Series
One Life to Live
2006-2009
TV Series
Pete Braust / Peter Braust / Peter
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Talisman
TV Mini-Series novel announced
The Talisman
2008
Short novel "The Talisman"
Ghost Story
1981
novel
The Haunting of Julia
1977
novel "Julia, aka Full Circle"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown
2008
Documentary
Himself, author
Miracles and Mystery: Creating 'The Green Mile'
2006
Video documentary
Himself
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
1999
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The Dick Cavett Show
1980
TV Series
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2006
Lifetime Achievement Award
Bram Stoker Awards
Known for movies
Ghost Story (1981) as Writer
The Haunting of Julia (1977) as Writer
The Talisman (2008) as Writer
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) as Himself, author
$14 Million
