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American actor
Peter Duryea
Peter Duryea in 1971
Born (1939-07-14 ) July 14, 1939Died March 24, 2013(2013-03-24) (aged 73) Occupation Actor Years active 1963–1976 Parent(s)
Dan Duryea , Helen Bryan
Peter Duryea (July 14, 1939 – March 24, 2013) was an American actor. He is best known for appearing in a
pilot episode of
Star Trek: The Original Series , "
The Cage " (1964), of which most of his scenes were reused in "
The Menagerie " (1966). His father,
Dan Duryea , was also an actor.
Early life and career
Peter Duryea was born in Los Angeles in 1939.
[1] He studied math and physics at
Amherst College in
Massachusetts before discovering acting.
[1]
Duryea played Lieutenant Jose Tyler in the original Star Trek pilot episode, "The Cage."
[2] He also appeared in
The Fugitive ,
The Outer Limits ,
Dr. Kildare ,
Daniel Boone ,
Bewitched ,
Dragnet, Internal Affairs , ,
I Spy and
Family Affair .
[2]
Tipi Camp
Peter Duryea was the head of a non-profit society called Guiding Hands Recreation Society which hosted a peaceful getaway called the Tipi Camp.
[3]
[4] Located in the West Kootenay area of
British Columbia , Canada, the camp opened in 1988.
[4] Groups and individuals book time at the Tipi Camp to reflect in a gentle collection of
tipis along an idyllic lake.
[4] The camp sees about 300 visitors annually.
[4]
People travel from all over North America to participate in many of the different programs available at the Tipi Camp. Some of the more popular programs are the "W.I.S.E Camp" (Wilderness Immersion for Self-Esteem)
[4] and the annual Yoga Retreats. The "W.I.S.E Camp" is intended for teenagers and emphasizes self-respect, respect for others and respect for the environment.
[4] The closest town is Nelson.
[5]
Personal life
Peter Duryea moved to
Kootenay Lake in British Columbia in the 1970s.
[1]
Duryea died at his home on March 24, 2013, aged 73, from undisclosed causes.
[1]
Filmography
The Defenders (1964, TV Series)
episode: Survival .... Collier
The Carpetbaggers (1964) .... Assistant director (uncredited)
The Outer Limits (1964, TV Series)
Kraft Suspense Theatre (1964, TV Series)
episode: A Lion Amongst Men .... Victor Palchek
Taggart (1964) .... Rusty Bob Blazer
Dr. Kildare (1965, TV Series)
episode: Lullaby for an Indian Summer .... Larry
Daniel Boone (1965, TV Series)
episode: The Sound of Fear .... Andrew Perigore (appeared with his father Dan Duryea)
The Bounty Killer (1965) .... Youth
Bewitched (1965, TV Series)
episode: The Magic Cabin .... Charles McBain
Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. (1966) .... Co-pilot
The Virginian (1966, TV Series)
episode: Jacob Was a Plain Man .... Nicky
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1965-1966, TV Series)
episode: Massacre at Fort Phil Kearney .... First Soldier
episode: A Time for Killing .... Jimmy
Twelve O'Clock High (1964-1966, TV Series)
episode: The Pariah .... Staff Sgt. Hunter
episode: Decision .... Lt. Peters
Combat! (1965-1967, TV Series)
episode: Jonah .... Simmons
episode: The Linesman .... Pvt. O'Connor
Star Trek: The Original Series (1966, TV Series)
episode:
The Cage .... Lieutenant Jose Tyler (final appearance)
S1:E11-E12, "
The Menagerie " as Lt. José Tyler
Catalina Caper (1967) .... Tad Duval
I Spy (1968, TV Series)
episode: Tag, You're It .... Halsey
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1968, TV Series)
episode: Gomer, the Perfect M.P. .... Ben Derzansky
The Name of the Game (1969, TV Series)
episode: Swinger's Only .... Photographer
Adam-12 (1969, TV Series)
episode: Log 62: Grand Theft Horse? .... Charles Carter
Dragnet 1967 (1967-1969, TV Series)
episode: Intelligence - DR-34 ....s Paul Reed
episode: Internal Affairs - DR-20.... John Meadows
episode: The Trial Board .... Ted Clover
Blood of the Iron Maiden (1970) .... Peter
Family Affair (1971, TV Series)
episode: Cinder-Emily .... Jim Turner
episode: Too Late, Too Soon .... Jim Turner
Insight (1972-1976, TV Series)
episode: Ride a Turquoise Pony (1972).... Bruce
episode: Reunited (1976).... Bruce
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