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Peter Blake
Peter Blake is best known for Lexx, Jonathan Creek, The Professionals and Minder. Peter Blake was born on December 8, 1948. Peter Blake died on July 23, 2018 at the age of 69.
- Born
- December 8, 1948
- Place of birth
- Selkirk - Scotland - UK
- Died
- July 23, 2018 (69 years old)
Biography
Peter Blake (1948-2018) was an actor famous for his roles on TV, stage and film. He was perhaps best known for his role as the medallion man fantasist Kirk St Moritz in John Sullivan's 1980s sitcoms Dear John and for his recurring role as the Fonz like character in the Pepsi adverts of the '70s and '80s which saw him release a UK Top 40 Hit with 'Lipsmackin Rock n Rollin'. In the theatre, Blake starred in Hair, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jesus Christ Superstar and many Ray Cooney productions. On TV, Blake guested in many productions including Z Cars, Casualty, A Very Peculiar Practice, Taggart, Shoestring, Out, Ever Decreasing Circles, Just Good Friends, and Doctors.
Known for
Filmography
- 1997Jonathan CreekOtto Danzigger
- 1997LexxOliver
- 1994The High LifeGuy Wersch
- 1991Fiddlers ThreeHarvey
- 1989Split EndsDavid
- 1988Dogfood Dan And The Carmarthen CowboyAubrey Owen
- 1988After HenryNick
- 1987Crossbow
- 1986Dear JohnKirk St Moritz
- 1986A Very Peculiar PracticeCarl Pierce
- 1984FreudDarkschewitsch
- 1983Taggart
- 1983Just Good FriendsLaurence
- 1982Shine on Harvey MoonMajor Saxby
- 1981BergeracFontaine
- 1980Watch this Space
- 1980FoxMusic
- 1979MinderBarry
- 1979ShoestringMike Frewin
- 1979AgonyAndy Evol
- 1979PenmarricMichael Vincent
- 1978OutPretty Billy Binns
- 1977The ProfessionalsTony Miller, CI5 Agent
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Peter Blake been in?
Peter Blake is best known for Lexx, Jonathan Creek, The Professionals and Minder.
When was Peter Blake born?
Peter Blake was born on December 8, 1948. (Selkirk - Scotland - UK)
How old is Peter Blake?
Peter Blake died on July 23, 2018 at the age of 69.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·