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Peter Allen was an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and entertainer, known for his flamboyant stage persona and lavish costumes. His songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie Brooks, Melissa Manchester and Olivia Newton-John, with one, "Arthur's Theme " by Christopher Cross, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1981. In addition to recording many albums, he enjoyed a cabaret and concert career, including appearing at the Radio City Music Hall riding a camel. His patriotic song "I Still Call Australia Home", has been used extensively in advertising campaigns, and was added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry in 2013.
Birth Name
Peter Richard Woolnough Allen
Born
Thursday, 10 February 1944
Died
Thursday, 18 June 1992
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Peter Allen: A Celebration | Self / Entertainer | 2015 |
| 20 to 1 | Self | 2005 |
| Superstar in a Housedress | Self - Singer-songwriter | 2004 |
| Peter Allen: The Boy from Oz | Self | 1995 |
| And the Band Played On | Himself (archive footage) | 1993 |
| One on One with John Tesh | Self | 1991 |
| Dionne and Friends | Self | 1990 |
| The Pat Sajak Show | Self | 1989 |
| Night of 100 Stars II | Self | 1985 |
| Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration | Self | 1985 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1982 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Won |
