This page will contain videos about Peter Lawford, as they become available.Peter LawfordPeter Sydney Lawford (September 7, 1923 - December 24, 1984) was a Hollywood actor and member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack," more noted for his off-screen activities than for his acting. Born in London, the son of actor Sidney Lawford and his (eventual) wife, Mary Aylen, née Somerville, he spent his early childhood in France, and began acting as a child. In childhood he severely injured his arm. Doctors were able to save the arm, but the injury bothered him for many years. The arm injury kept him from being drafted into the armed forces for the Second World War. Prior to the war, Lawford had a gained a contract position with the MGM studios. Lawford became an American citizen in 1960, in time to vote for his brother-in-law John F. Kennedy. Lawford, along with the other members of the Rat Pack helped to campaign for Kennedy and the Democratic party. He married four times. He married his first wife, Patricia Kennedy, sister to President John F. Kennedy, in 1954. They had four children, including actor Christopher Lawford. They divorced in 1966. He married his scond wife, Mary Rowan, daughter of Dan Rowan, in 1971. They divorced in 1975. He married his third wife, Deborah Gould in 1976. They divorced in 1977. His fourth wife, whom he married in 1984, was Patricia Seaton. He and his brother-in-law Robert F. Kennedy are reported to have visited Marilyn Monroe on the day she died, although this is not known for sure. Lawford was close to Frank Sinatra for a number of years. However Sinatra had threatened him with bodily harm when he learned that Lawford had lunch with Ava Gardner. Lawford's friends managed to convince Sinatra that nothing was going on between Gardner and Lawford. But Sinatra refused to speak with Lawford for a number of years. The two were later reconciled, but Sinatra later permanently broke off the friendship. Sinatra's feelings were such that once when he learned that Peter Lawford was in the audience he was about to perform in front of that he refused to come out until Lawford and his wife were removed from the audience. Later in life, Lawford had fallen into drug and alcohol abuse. Such abuse, plus strained relationships with others, and financial difficulties caused a great deal of strain on his already fragile health. Lawford was reduced to doing television guest shots on such shows as Fantasy Island, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Profiles In Courage, The Wild Wild West, I Spy, The Name Of The Game, The Jeffersons, The Virginian and Hawaii Five O. He also had a recurring role on The Doris Day Show. Lawford died in Los Angeles in 1984 of liver and kidney disease. He was cremated on Christmas Day of 1984, and was then originally buried in L.A. at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. His original burial location was near that of Marilyn Monroe. Because of a dispute between the family and the cemetery his remains were removed and then scattered in the Pacific. Films
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Because of a dispute between the family and the cemetery his remains were removed and then scattered in the Pacific. Kelley's legal drama, The Practice. His original burial location was near that of Marilyn Monroe. Through his connections with Clint Eastwood, McDermott was able to land his first major gig as protagonist lawyer Bobby Donnell on David E. at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. Dylan McDermott attended acting school at Fordham University and got his first break as an actor in the film In the Line of Fire. He was cremated on Christmas Day of 1984, and was then originally buried in L.A. Dylan McDermott (born Mark McDermott on October 26, 1961 in Waterbury, Connecticut) is an American actor most famous for his role as lawyer Bobby Donnell on the TV legal drama, The Practice. Lawford died in Los Angeles in 1984 of liver and kidney disease. Frantz. He also had a recurring role on The Doris Day Show. Sgt. Lawford was reduced to doing television guest shots on such shows as Fantasy Island, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Profiles In Courage, The Wild Wild West, I Spy, The Name Of The Game, The Jeffersons, The Virginian and Hawaii Five O. Hamburger Hill (1987) .. Such abuse, plus strained relationships with others, and financial difficulties caused a great deal of strain on his already fragile health. Jackson Latcherie. Later in life, Lawford had fallen into drug and alcohol abuse. Steel Magnolias (1989) .. Sinatra's feelings were such that once when he learned that Peter Lawford was in the audience he was about to perform in front of that he refused to come out until Lawford and his wife were removed from the audience. Secret Service Agent Al D'Andrea. The two were later reconciled, but Sinatra later permanently broke off the friendship. In the Line of Fire (1993) .. But Sinatra refused to speak with Lawford for a number of years. Bryan Bedford. Lawford's friends managed to convince Sinatra that nothing was going on between Gardner and Lawford. Miracle on 34th Street (1994) .. However Sinatra had threatened him with bodily harm when he learned that Lawford had lunch with Ava Gardner. Julian Goddard. Lawford was close to Frank Sinatra for a number of years. Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995) . Kennedy are reported to have visited Marilyn Monroe on the day she died, although this is not known for sure. Leo Fish. He and his brother-in-law Robert F. Home for the Holidays (1995) .. His fourth wife, whom he married in 1984, was Patricia Seaton. Nick Dawkan. They divorced in 1977. 'Til There Was You (1997) .. He married his third wife, Deborah Gould in 1976. The Practice (1997) ... Attorney Robert Donnell. They divorced in 1975. Charles Newman. He married his scond wife, Mary Rowan, daughter of Dan Rowan, in 1971. Three to Tango (1999) .. They divorced in 1966. Leander McNelly. They had four children, including actor Christopher Lawford. Texas Rangers (2001) .. Kennedy, in 1954. Party Monster (2003) ... Peter Gatien. He married his first wife, Patricia Kennedy, sister to President John F. David Lind. He married four times. Wonderland (2003) .. Lawford, along with the other members of the Rat Pack helped to campaign for Kennedy and the Democratic party. Jacob Woods. Kennedy. Runaway Jury (2003, uncredited) .. Lawford became an American citizen in 1960, in time to vote for his brother-in-law John F. FBI Agent Max Canary. Prior to the war, Lawford had a gained a contract position with the MGM studios. The Grid (mini-series) (2004) .. The arm injury kept him from being drafted into the armed forces for the Second World War. Jake Salamander. In childhood he severely injured his arm. Doctors were able to save the arm, but the injury bothered him for many years. Unbeatable Harold (2005) .. Born in London, the son of actor Sidney Lawford and his (eventual) wife, Mary Aylen, née Somerville, he spent his early childhood in France, and began acting as a child. The Tenants (2005) ... Henry Lesser. Peter Sydney Lawford (September 7, 1923 - December 24, 1984) was a Hollywood actor and member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack," more noted for his off-screen activities than for his acting. Lazerov. Angels Revenge - 1979. Edison (2005) .. Campbell - 1969. Buona Sera, Mrs. Salt and Pepper - 1968 (costarring fellow "Rat Pack" member Sammy Davis, Jr.). The Longest Day - 1962. Advise and Consent - 1962. Ocean's Eleven - 1960 (appearing with other members of the "Rat Pack"). Exodus - 1960. Royal Wedding - 1951. Little Women - 1949. Easter Parade - 1948. Good News - 1947. Son of Lassie - 1945. The Picture of Dorian Gray - 1945 (his father also appeared in this film). Parkington - 1944. Mrs. The Canterville Ghost - 1944. The White Cliffs of Dover - 1944. |