Peter Blake
Biography
Peter Blake (1948-2018) was an actor famous for his roles on TV, stage and film. He was perhaps best known for his role as the medallion man fantasist Kirk St Moritz in John Sullivan's 1980s sitcoms Dear John and for his recurring role as the Fonz like character in the Pepsi adverts of the '70s and '80s which saw him release a UK Top 40 Hit with 'Lipsmackin Rock n Rollin'. In the theatre, Blake starred in Hair, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jesus Christ Superstar and many Ray Cooney productions. On TV, Blake guested in many productions including Z Cars, Casualty, A Very Peculiar Practice, Taggart, Shoestring, Out, Ever Decreasing Circles, Just Good Friends, and Doctors.
Filmography
Run For Your Wife
2012
as Man reading newspaper
Heroes and Villains
2006
as Julian
- No poster
Cash in Hand
1998
as Agent John Maniac
Murder On Line One
1989
as Marc Russell
Praying Mantis
1982
as Dr Courant
Days
1981
as Registrar
The After Dinner Joke
1978
as Popstar
Panic
1978
as Paul
- No poster
The Proofing Session
1977
as Club Manager
Intimate Games
1976
as John