Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Film producer, Film actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouses
Patricia Kennedy Lawford (1954-1966), Mary Rowan (1971-1975), Deborah Gould (1976-1977), Patricia Seaton (1984-1984)
Children
4 children: Christopher Lawford, Robin Lawford, Sydney Lawford, Victoria Lawford
Parents
Sydney Lawford, May Bunny
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Old High German < Proto-Germanic (*ernustuz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 44,027 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 14
Notable
First credit at age 15 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 7 films with Ian Wolfe
Career
Career spanning 45 years (1938-1983)
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Filmography (50)
Where Is Parsifal?
Film
Body and Soul
Big Man
Angels Revenge
Film
Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Film
Rosebud
Lord Carter
That's Entertainment!
Film
The Phantom of Hollywood
Film
Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You
Film
A Step Out of Line
Film
One More Time
Christopher Pepper / Lord Sydney Pepper
AWARDS (1)
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
Biography
Peter Sydney Ernest Lawford (né Aylen; 7 September 1923 – 24 December 1984) was an English-American actor. He was a member of the "Rat Pack" and the brother-in-law of US president John F. Kennedy and senators Robert F. Kennedy and Edward Kennedy. From the 1940s to the 1960s, he was a well-known celebrity and starred in a number of highly acclaimed films. In later years, he was noted more for his off-screen activities as a celebrity than for his acting; it was said that he was "famous for being famous".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Peter Lawford?
Peter Lawford was born on and passed away on at the age of 61.
Where was Peter Lawford born?
Peter Lawford was born in London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Peter Lawford been in?
Peter Lawford has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Where Is Parsifal? (1984), Body and Soul (1981), Angels Revenge (1979), Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), Rosebud (1975).
What is Peter Lawford known for?
Peter Lawford is primarily known as an actor. Peter Sydney Ernest Lawford (né Aylen; 7 September 1923 – 24 December 1984) was an English-American actor. He was a member of the "Rat Pack"…
Where can I find more information about Peter Lawford?
You can find more about Peter Lawford on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
