Peter Robbins, a talented child actor, was born on August 10, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, to a family with a rich cultural heritage, as his mother was an immigrant from Hungary. Unfortunately, his life was marked by tragedy when his mother passed away from cancer when Peter was just 16 years old.
Robbins' acting career began in 1963, and he quickly gained recognition for his roles in various films and television shows. However, his most iconic and enduring role was that of Charlie Brown, the lovable and hapless blockhead, in a series of beloved TV specials, including A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966). Peter was only 9 years old when he first started voicing Charlie Brown and continued to do so until he was 13.
In addition to his work on the Charlie Brown specials, Robbins had a recurring role as Alexander Bumstead on the short-lived comedy program Blondie (1968) and made guest appearances on several popular TV series, including Rawhide (1959),The Munsters (1964),The Donna Reed Show (1958),F Troop (1965),Get Smart (1965),and My Three Sons (1960). He also recorded a 45 single called "If I Knew Then (What I Know Now)" in 1968.
After quitting acting in 1972, Robbins pursued a career as a disc jockey in Palm Springs, California, before attending the University of California in San Diego, where he earned degrees in psychology and communications in 1979. He later worked in real estate in Van Nuys, California, and resided in a condo in Oceanside, California, with his beloved dog, Snoopy.
In 2008, Robbins made a special appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con, where he was warmly received by fans of the beloved Peanuts characters. Despite the ups and downs of his life and career, Peter Robbins remains a cherished figure in the world of entertainment, and his iconic portrayal of Charlie Brown continues to bring joy to audiences around the world.
