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Peter Tork

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Peter Tork: Biography

Birth Name: Peter Halsten Thorkelson
Birth Place: Washington, D.C.
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/13/1942, Aquarius
Profession: Musician; singer-songwriter; actor

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Peter Tork Fast Facts:

Learned to play piano at the age of 9.
Was part of Edwin O. Smith High School's first graduating class.
Landed his spot in the Monkees thanks to a recommendation from friend and fellow musician Stephen Stills.
In 1972, he spent three months in jail for hashish possession.
Portrayed Topanga Lawrence's father in episodes of the TV series Boy Meets World.
Battled a rare form of cancer known as adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2009.

Peter Tork Relationships:
Virginia Hope - Mother
Halsten John Thorkelson - Father
Anne Elizabeth Thorkelson - Sister
Nick Thorkelson - Brother
Christopher Thorkelson - Brother
Jody Babb - Ex-wife
Reine Stewart - Ex-wife
Barbara Iannoli - Ex-wife
Hallie Elizabeth - Daughter
Ivan Joseph - Son
Erica Marie - Daughter
Tammy Sustek - Ex-significant Other
College:
Attended Carleton College, Northfield, MN

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