Gil Peterson was born on February 28, 1936 in Winona, Mississippi, USA as Gilbert Peterson. He is an actor, known for The Brain Machine (1977), The Cool Ones (1967) and The President's Plane Is Missing (1973).
Is a flying enthusiast and owns a Piper Cub plane.
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Because of his role as a pop singer in "The Cool Ones" (1967), Gil Peterson tested for and almost won the part of singer Tony Pilar in 20th Century Fox's extravagant production of "Valley of the Dolls" (1967). When the part went to Tony Scotti, the Producer (Mark Robson) gave Peterson a bit part as one of Neely O'Hara's leading men as a consolation prize.
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Is an active member of The Four Freshmen Society. The Four Freshmen continue to perform some 61 years after the quartet was founded by its original members. The names and faces have changed over the years, but the ensemble remains dedicated to the unique Four Freshmen sound, including the distinctive harmonies which inspired Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys among others. The Four Freshmen Society holds an annual convention where members can mingle with the group, past and present line-up, and attend activities like sing-alongs with Ross Barbour (original founder). Gil Peterson has often hosted The Four Freshman when they play various venues in the state of Oregon.
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Attended Mississippi State University (MSU) on a football scholarship; played halfback for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
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In 1962, he recorded an album of jazz standards for Ace Records entitled "Gil Peterson Sings Our Last Goodbye" (Ace LP 1024). Peterson penned the title song, and the LP included musical accompaniment by Bobby Troup and Herb Ellis. Ace was one of the first successful labels out of New Orleans, even though it was headquartered in Jackson Mississippi, 196 miles away. The actual recordings for most of the Ace releases were done at Cosimo Matassa's studio in New Orleans. Peterson's album was the only Ace LP to be issued in stereo, with a bar across the cover stating "Stereophonic".
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tengoku ni ichiban chikai shima
1984
Tom
The Brain Machine
1977
Dr. Elton Morris
Emergency!
1974
TV Series
Frank
The President's Plane Is Missing
1973
TV Movie
Tower Controller
Cannon
1973
TV Series
Room 222
1972
TV Series
Mr. Harrington
Ironside
1968
TV Series
1st Officer
Valley of the Dolls
1967
Neely's Leading Man (uncredited)
Death Valley Days
1967
TV Series
Jim Otis
The Cool Ones
1967
Cliff Donner
The F.B.I.
1967
TV Series
Navy Seaman
CBS Playhouse
1967
TV Series
American pilot
12 O'Clock High
1967
TV Series
Lieutenant Velsor
Run for Your Life
1966
TV Series
The 1st Man
Combat!
1965
TV Series
German #4
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Cool Ones
1967
performer: "The Cool Ones", "Birth of the Blues", "Secret Love", "What is This Thing Called Love?", "High", "Have a Tantrum", "It's Your World", "When You Touched My Hand", "This Town", "Baby, Baby, Your Love Is All I Need", "A Bad Woman's Love" - uncredited