Peter Bergman (comedian)
Peter Bergman | |
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Bergman in 1973 | |
| Born | Peter Paul Bergman November 29, 1939 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2012 (aged 72) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Education | Yale School of Drama Yale University |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor, writer |
| Employer(s) | Columbia Records Rolling Stone KPFK KPPC |
| Known for | The Firesign Theatre (1966-2012) Coining the word "love-in" (1967) Zachariah (1971) Americathon (1979) Pyst (1996) |
| Spouse | Maryedith Burrell |
| Children | 1 |
| Honors | Woodrow Wilson Scholar, Eugene O'Neill Playwriting Fellow at the Yale School of Drama |
Peter Paul Bergman (November 29, 1939 – March 9, 2012) was an American comedian and writer, best known as the founder of the Firesign Theatre. He played Lt. Bradshaw in the Nick Danger series.