Peter Robbins (actor)

American actor (1956–2022)

Peter Robbins (born Louis G. Nanasi;[1] August 10, 1956 – January 18, 2022) was an American actor. He became well known in the 1960s as being the first actor to voice Charlie Brown in the Peanuts animated specials. Robbins was born in Los Angeles, California.

Peter Robbins
Robbins in a publicity photo for Blondie (1968)
Born
Louis G. Nanasi

(1956-08-10)August 10, 1956
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 2022(2022-01-18) (aged 65)
Oceanside, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1963–1972
RelativesAhna Capri (sister)

Robbins killed himself on January 18, 2022 at his home in Oceanside, California. He was 65.[2]

References

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  1. Warth, Gary (July 25, 2010). "COMIC-CON: Good grief: Local resident became voice of Charlie Brown 45 years ago". UT San Diego. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  2. Vigdor, Neil (January 28, 2022). "Peter Robbins, Original Voice of Charlie Brown, Dies at 65". The New York Times. Retrieved January 28, 2022.