Celebrity Nooz: Peter Deluise

Peter Deluise (Actor) as Doug - 21 Jump Street

Updated: 7/09/2005

Name: Peter Deluise

Born: November 6, 1966 in New York, New York

Claim To Fame: His real break is certainly 21 Jump Street in 1987. The Officer Doug Penhall is an undercover cop assigned to colleges, high schools. At first, the character was meant to die of a cocaine overdose in the fifth episode, but Peter's talent changed the mind of the producer. Instead of playing five episode, Peter starred in five seasons.

Family Life: Anne Marie Loder (June 2002 - present) 1 child a son, Jake Dominick DeLuise, born April 11, 2004

Gina Nemo (1988 - 1992) (divorced)

His brother's are actor's too, David DeLuise and Michael DeLuise.

And of course Peter's father is Dom DeLuise, but what you probably don't know is Peter's mother is also an actress. Her name is Carol DeLuise.

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Trivia: A writer, Peter named the character Loder in the "Stargate SG-1" (1997) episode "The First Ones" after his soon-to-be wife Anne Marie Loder.

He's also noted for inventing much of the Jaffa and Unas languages and cultures in the Stargate series.

In the TV movie "Happy", he appeared with his father Dom DeLuise, his mother Carol DeLuise and his brother, Michael DeLuise.

Where Are They Now: Peter still has the acting bug but the roles are not that plentiful. He does however keep busy both writing and directing.

He also travels the world attending Sci-Fi conventions so don't be surprised if you see him at a convention near you.

Write To Peter Deluise:
Peter DeLuise
8899 Beverly Blvd. Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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