Peter Jason

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Peter Jason

Peter Jason, November 2006
Born July 22, 1944 (1944-07-22) (age 67)
Hollywood, California
Occupation Actor
Years active 1967–present
Spouse Eileen Jason (?-present)

Peter Jason (born July 22, 1944) is an American actor who performs in many plays, movies, and TV commercials, including Desperate Housewives and Deadwood. In his free time he makes his own furniture out of wood. He has appeared in 12 Walter Hill films, 7 John Carpenter films, has acted in over 100 commercials and plays, and appeared in many TV shows. He also confirmed that he played the voice of Dizzy Wallin in Gears of War 2 and it's sequel, Gears of War 3.

Fans of the Eddie Murphy film "48 Hrs.." will remember him as the "Cowboy Bartender" Murphy harasses at the fictional honky-tonk bar "Torchy's".

In 1990 Jason played Henry Beechwood in the horror - comedy Arachnophobia, the first film released by Hollywood Pictures and directed by Frank Marshall.

[edit] Further reading

  • Voisin, Scott, "Character Kings: Hollywood's Familiar Faces Discuss the Art & Business of Acting." BearManor Media, 2009. ISBN 9-781593-933425

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