About Wally Peterson
Lived 1917 – 2011 (aged 93). Wally Peterson was an American singer.
Wally Peterson (October 11, 1917 – March 30, 2011) was an American actor, singer, songwriter and stage manager.
Biography A frequent performer and producer on Broadway, Peterson was also known for his West End performances in the London productions of Oklahoma! and South Pacific.
Peterson was married to the Australian performer Joy Nichols from 1949 until the mid-1970s, when they divorced. They had three children: two daughters and a son. Peterson died in New York City on March 30, 2011, at the age of 93.
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Who was Wally Peterson?
American musical theater actor (1917–2011)
When was Wally Peterson born?
Wally Peterson was born on 11 October 1917 in Boston.
When did Wally Peterson die?
Wally Peterson died on 30 March 2011 in New York City.
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Wally Peterson was a singer.
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Wally Peterson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wally Peterson. https://biography.guide/wally-peterson/
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