About Peter
Born 1952. Peter is a Japanese actor, singer, dancer, drag queen and tarento.
Shinnosuke Ikehata (池畑慎之助, Ikehata Shinnosuke), stage name Peter, is a Japanese star singer and actor belonging to the Tokyo-based talent agency . Since their debut, they have used the name Peter in their career, and in about 1985, continued to use the name regardless of whether they were playing a female or male character, and then in 2019 repealed the name, the new nickname being Pi.
Known for cross-dressing, Peter was assigned male at birth but identifies as non-binary and is gay. 1970 Three Pretty Devils Singer 1985 Ran Kyoami | 2006 Death Note 2: The Last Name Rem 2026 Male Friends
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Nier (2010), Grimoire Weiss (credited as Peter and Shinnosuke Ikehata, succeeded by Hiroki Yasumoto in 2021 remaster)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Peter?
Japanese singer, actor, talent (1952-)
When was Peter born?
Peter was born on 8 August 1952 in Sōemonchō.
What is Peter's occupation?
Peter is an actor, singer, dancer, drag queen and tarento.
What nationality is Peter?
Peter is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter. https://biography.guide/peter-actor/
MLA: "Peter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-actor/.
Chicago: "Peter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-actor/.
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