About Shelley Peterson
Born 1952. Shelley Peterson is a Canadian actor, novelist, writer, film actor and television actor.
Shelley Peterson (née Matthews; born 1952) is a Canadian television and film actress and writer, she is also known for her bestselling book, Dancer. Best known as the star of the Canadian sitcoms Not My Department and Dog House. She is also an author of several novels, her best known book being Dancer.
Born in London, Ontario, she is married to former premier of Ontario, David Peterson, and her sister is Deb Matthews, former deputy premier of Ontario. One of her children is journalist and activist Benjamin Peterson. She and her husband live in Caledon, Ontario. Her father, Donald J. Matthews, was president of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1971 to 1974.
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Who is Shelley Peterson?
Canadian actress
When was Shelley Peterson born?
Shelley Peterson was born in 1952 in London.
What is Shelley Peterson's occupation?
Shelley Peterson is an actor, novelist, writer, film actor and television actor.
What nationality is Shelley Peterson?
Shelley Peterson is Canadian.
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