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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". After landing small guest spots on various TV series, Pete was cast in a recurring role alongside Sally Field on Gidget (1965) in 1965.
Pete Duel (originally spelled Peter Deuel) has been in our hearts for more than forty years—and for some, even longer. For many others, he was discovered just in the past few years when reruns of Alias Smith & Jones were shown on television and Seasons One and Two of the series was released on DVD.
Originally published in the book, TV Babylon, British Version by Paul Donnelley. 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.
Dec 30, 1971 · about pete duel. biography. his early years; his career years; his last year; filmography. alias smith and jones; love on a rooftop; gidget; plays, movies, etc. guest appearances; in his own words. on his family; on growing up; on himself; on women and marriage; on his girlfriends; on acting, career, and dreams; on politics, religion, and ...
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.
Jun 1, 2020 · Monday, June 1, 2020. The Life and Tragic Death of Pete Duel. "Peter Ellstrom Duel died the same way he had acted - with passion and precision and in the shadow of his grim, stubborn judgment. He turned his back on a life that he'd found inadequate as an alternative to death.
Biography. 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.
