About Peter Adams
Lived 1938 – 1999 (aged 61). Peter Adams was a New Zealand and Australian actor, film actor and television actor.
Personal life and death Adams met his first wife, Mary in New Zealand, with whom he returned to Australia after a two year stint working for NZBC.
Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide with J. C. Williamson's
As director Year Title Role Notes 1963 Woman in a Dressing Gown Assistant Stage Manager Comedy Theatre, Melbourne 1978 Cop Shop Logie Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role 1979 Penguin Awards Best Sustained Performance by an Actor 1980 Logie Awards Best Lead Actor in a Series Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor Sammy Awards Best Actor in a TV series 1981 Penguin Awards Best Sustained Performance by a Series 1986 Guys and Dolls Green Room Awards Best Male Lead in a Musical
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Adams?
New Zealand television actor (1938-1999)
When was Peter Adams born?
Peter Adams was born on 18 May 1938 in Taumarunui.
When did Peter Adams die?
Peter Adams died on 13 December 1999 in Melbourne.
What was Peter Adams's occupation?
Peter Adams was an actor, film actor and television actor.
What nationality was Peter Adams?
Peter Adams was New Zealand and Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Adams (actor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Adams. https://biography.guide/peter-adams-actor/
MLA: "Peter Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-adams-actor/.
Chicago: "Peter Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-adams-actor/.
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