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Peter Duryea

Acting Born Jul 14, 1939 Died Mar 24, 2013 Los Angeles, California, USA 23 credits
23
Total Credits
1958–1970
13 Years Career Span
19
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Peter Duryea was an American actor born on July 14, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for appearing in the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, "The Cage", with most of his scenes reused in "The Menagerie". He also appeared in films such as Catalina Caper and The Bounty Killer, and television shows including Adam-12 and The Name of the Game. Duryea died on March 24, 2013, in Gray Creek, British Columbia, Canada. He was the son of actor Dan Duryea and Helen Bryan.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Blood of the Iron Maiden
Adam-12
DragnetCatalina Caper
Star TrekFamily AffairLt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
TaggartThe Bounty KillerStar Trek: The Cage
BewitchedDaniel BooneGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
The FugitiveBob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreThe Outer LimitsKraft Suspense Theatre
The VirginianCombat!Combat!
Dr. KildareThe Defenders
The Donna Reed Show

Full Filmography

23 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Peter Duryea best known for?

Peter Duryea is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Adam-12 (1968), Dragnet (1967), Live and Let Die (1973), Poseidon (2006).

When and where was Peter Duryea born?

Peter Duryea was born on July 14, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on March 24, 2013.

How many credits does Peter Duryea have?

Peter Duryea has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 1970.

What is Peter Duryea's background in cinema and television?

Peter Duryea was an American actor born on July 14, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for appearing in the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, "The Cage", with most of his scenes reused in "The Menagerie". He also appeared in films such as Catalina Caper and The Bounty Killer, and televisi...

Peter Duryea by the numbers

23credits
6films
17TV series
1958–1970active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Star Trek (1966) as Lt. Tyler (archive footage) — aged about 26
  • Bewitched (1964) as Charles MacBain — aged about 24
  • The Outer Limits (1963) as Morrow — aged about 23
  • Combat! (1962) as Pvt. O'Connor — aged about 22
  • Combat! (1962) as Simmons — aged about 22
  • The Fugitive (1963) as Paul Mitchell — aged about 23

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