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Peter Ellstrom Deuel (February 24, 1940 – December 31, 1971), known professionally as Pete Duel, was an American stage, television, and film actor, best known for his starring role as outlaw Hannibal Heyes (alias Joshua Smith) in the television series Alias Smith and Jones.
May 9, 2016 · Pete Duel left more than his shattered body behind when he made his violent exit from the stage of life. He also left us with the mystery of why he chose to kill himself. The handsome 31-year-old star of Alias Smith and Jones was in a position that any other young man would envy.
Pete Duel. Actor: Alias Smith and Jones. Born on 24 February 1940 in Rochester, New York, Pete Duel moved to West Hollywood in 1963 following a tour with the National Road Company's "Take Her, She's Mine".
Aug 1, 2014 · Pete Duel, the young man who co-starred with Ben Murphy on the show, took his own life on the night before New Year’s Eve. Needless to say, there have been many theories evolved to give reason to Pete’s decision to take his life.
On October 24, 1970, Pete Duel was involved in a serious car crash in Hollywood and two people were injured in the accident. Pete was arrested on suspicion of driving under influence and hit and run, although the hit and run charge was later dismissed.
Pete Duel. Actor: Alias Smith and Jones. Born on 24 February 1940 in Rochester, New York, Pete Duel moved to West Hollywood in 1963 following a tour with the National Road Company's "Take Her, She's Mine".
Dec 30, 1971 · Pete Duel Stats Birthday: February 24, 1943 Birthplace: Rochester, N.Y. Marital Status: single Hair Color: brown Parents' Names: Elsworth & Lillian Present Home: West Hollywood Present Role: Hannibal Heyes (Joshua Smith) in Alias Smith and Jones Secret Ambition: to be ...
Pete Duel (February 24, 1940 – December 31, 1971) was born in Rochester, New York, the eldest of three children born to Dr. Ellsworth and Lillian Deuel (née Ellstrom). He had a younger brother, Geoffrey, who also became an actor, and a sister, Pamela.
On the eve of the 50-year anniversary of Pete Duel’s passing, his brother Geoff remembers in this clip from our 2015 memorial documentary. For the entire doc...
To outsiders, it seemed that Pete Duel had everything to live for – a loving girlfriend, a nice home, money and a hit TV series. Yet shortly after 1:25 am on 31 December 1971, this handsome and talented actor killed himself.