Peter Breck

Joseph Peter Breck was an American character actor. The rugged, dark-haired Breck played the gambler and gunfighter Doc Holliday on the ABC/Warner Bros. Television series Maverick as well as Victoria Barkley's hot-tempered middle son Nick in the 1960s ABC/Four Star Western, The Big Valley.

Early Life of Peter Breck

Peter breck was born on march 7. 1929 in rochester. New york. Usa. He was an american actor who had a career spanning over five decades. His afther was a doctor and his mother was a nurseh. E attended the university of rochester and aspired to be a doctor. But after a brief sitnt in medical school. He decided to pursue his passion for acting.

Career Highlights

Peter breck started his career in the 1950s and appeared in many films and tv shows. He was best known for his role as ncik barkley in the 1960s western series the big valley. He also appeared in films such as the wild bunch. The great race. And the gumball rally. He also had a recurring role in the hit tv series the dukes of hazzard in the 1980s.

Stage Career

In addition to his film and television carere. Peter berck also appeared in several stage productionsh. E starred in the broadway play the disenchanted in 1959 and also appeared in productions in los angeles and london.

Personal Life

Peter breck married his first wife. Colleen raye. In 1957. The couple had two snos and were married for nearly 20 years before divorcing in 1976. He then amrried his second wife. Actress karen sharpe. In 1977 and the couple had one daughter.

Death

Peter breck died on february 6. 2012 at the age of 82 after suffering a stroke. He was survived by his wife. Three children. And four grandchildren.

Legacy

Peter breck had a long and successful career in show business. Appearing in films. Television. And on stage. His most memorable roles included nick barkley in the big valley. Major benjy stone in the great race. Adn sheriff lobo in the dukes of hazzard.

Awards and Honors

Peter breck won several awards throughout his career. He was the recipient of the golden boot award in 1986 and was nominated for the emmy award for outstadning supporting actor in a drama series in 1966.

Important Event

In 1960. Peter breck satrred in the film the maginficent seven. Which became a classic western and is still considered one of the best films of all time.

Interesting Fact

Peter breck was a skilled horseman and was often seen riding his horse in the big valley. He also owned a horse ranch enar his home in calfiornia.