Paul Petersen
Biography
Paul Petersen is an American actor, singer, novelist, and activist. Born on September 23, 1945, in Glendale, California, he is primarily known for his character-type roles in the 1960s and 1970s. Petersen gained fame playing the role of Jeff Stone on The Donna Reed Show. He also had a recurring role as a police officer on Matt Houston and appeared in the film Mommy's Day. Petersen is the founder of A Minor Consideration, an organization that supports child stars and other child laborers through legislation, family education, and personal intervention and counseling. With a career spanning multiple decades, Petersen has accumulated over 40 acting credits.
Career overview
Paul Petersen is an American actor known for his character-type roles in the 1960s and 1970s. He gained fame playing a role on The Donna Reed Show, where he portrayed the character of Jeff Stone, the son of Donna Reed's character. Petersen's work on the show is one of his most notable acting credits.
In addition to his work on The Donna Reed Show, Petersen also appeared in other television shows and films. He had a recurring role as a police officer on Matt Houston in the early 1980s. Petersen also played the role of Paul Conway in the film Mommy's Day, which was released in the late 1990s.
Petersen's acting credits span multiple decades, and he has appeared in a variety of roles throughout his career. His work in the entertainment industry has been notable, particularly in his early years as a character actor. Petersen's career has also been marked by his work outside of acting, including his advocacy for child stars and other child laborers through the organization A Minor Consideration.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- That Guy Dick Miller (2014) as Self
- Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room (2012) as Himself
- The Hollywood Complex (2011) as Self
- The Portal (2010) as Manager Rick
- Soupernatural (2010) as CNN Producer
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Self
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Gene Avery (segment "The Card Game")
- Mommy's Day (1997) as Paul Conway
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Policeman
- High School U.S.A. (1984) as The Coach
- The A-Team (1983)
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982) as Officer Fredicks
- Matt Houston (1982) as Patrolman
- Scout's Honor (1980) as Ace's Dad
- Cannon (1971)
- O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (1971)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Harold
- In the Year 2889 (1969) as Steve Morrow
- Gidget Grows Up (1969) as Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin
- Journey to Shiloh (1968) as J.C. Sutton
- Something for a Lonely Man (1968) as Peter Duren
- Mannix (1967)
- Custer (1967)
- The Happiest Millionaire (1967) as Tony
- A Time for Killing (1967) as Blue Lake
- The Big Valley (1965) as Roy Sanders
- F Troop (1965)
- Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer
- The Virginian (1962) as Dan Grant
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- My Three Sons (1960)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Jeff Stone
- Houseboat (1958) as David Winters
- The Monolith Monsters (1957) as Bobby
- This Could Be the Night (1957) as Joey (uncredited)
- The Mickey Mouse Club (1955) as Self
- Lassie (1954)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954)
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Lookout Boy (uncredited)
- Affæren Birte (1945)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Petersen best known for?
Paul Petersen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Brass (1983), The Deputy (1959), Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997), Finder of Lost Loves (1984).
When and where was Paul Petersen born?
Paul Petersen was born on September 23, 1945 in Glendale, California, U.S..
How many credits does Paul Petersen have?
Paul Petersen has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 2014.
What is Paul Petersen's background in cinema and television?
Paul Petersen is an American actor, singer, novelist, and activist. Born on September 23, 1945, in Glendale, California, he is primarily known for his character-type roles in the 1960s and 1970s. Petersen gained fame playing the role of Jeff Stone on The Donna Reed Show. He also had a recurring role as a police officer...