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Peter Gordeno (1939-2008)
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Michael Rhodes
Oct 28, 2008, 3:45:24 PM10/28/08
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Peter Godenho (Peter Gordeno), dancer, choreographer, singer and
actor: born Rangoon, Burma 20 June 1939; married Angie Wallace (two
sons, one daughter); died London 18 October 2008.
In the late 1960s, when he was at the height of his fame as a dancer
and singer, Peter Gordeno was cast in an acting role and propelled to
international stardom as Capt Peter Carlin in UFO, the first live-
action television production from the producers of the puppet series
Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. "Gerry and Sylvia
Anderson are sticking their necks out by giving me this chance," said
Gordeno at the time. "I've had no drama training, but I had no
training as a dancer or as a singer, and I mastered choreography on my
own." It was a measure of the performer's star quality that he is
remembered as one of the stalwarts of the cult sci-fi drama, despite
appearing in only seven episodes of the 26-part series after his agent
feared that he might become typecast in the role.
actor: born Rangoon, Burma 20 June 1939; married Angie Wallace (two
sons, one daughter); died London 18 October 2008.
In the late 1960s, when he was at the height of his fame as a dancer
and singer, Peter Gordeno was cast in an acting role and propelled to
international stardom as Capt Peter Carlin in UFO, the first live-
action television production from the producers of the puppet series
Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. "Gerry and Sylvia
Anderson are sticking their necks out by giving me this chance," said
Gordeno at the time. "I've had no drama training, but I had no
training as a dancer or as a singer, and I mastered choreography on my
own." It was a measure of the performer's star quality that he is
remembered as one of the stalwarts of the cult sci-fi drama, despite
appearing in only seven episodes of the 26-part series after his agent
feared that he might become typecast in the role.
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Michael Rhodes
Nov 3, 2008, 1:48:45 PM11/3/08
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Peter Gordeno, who has died aged 69, was among the performing
choreographers of the 1960s who redefined entertainment dance on
television screens and the West End stage, introducing fluid, subtle,
lyrical jazz dancing that contrasted with the more muscular, balletic
style predominant in the US. Although he is remembered more widely for
his short run of acting appearances as Captain Peter Carlin in the
cult television series UFO, his true artistic importance lies in his
dance and vocal achievements.
choreographers of the 1960s who redefined entertainment dance on
television screens and the West End stage, introducing fluid, subtle,
lyrical jazz dancing that contrasted with the more muscular, balletic
style predominant in the US. Although he is remembered more widely for
his short run of acting appearances as Captain Peter Carlin in the
cult television series UFO, his true artistic importance lies in his
dance and vocal achievements.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/oct/30/obituary
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Michael Rhodes
Nov 11, 2008, 2:04:27 PM11/11/08
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In the 1960s and 1970s Peter Gordeno was one of Britain’s busiest
choreographers and dancers, working on a string of TV variety specials
and West End cabaret floorshows. His slick style of dancing, allied
with his good looks, made him something of a pin-up. He also had a
pleasant singing voice and recorded several hit singles including
You’re Following Me (1961).
choreographers and dancers, working on a string of TV variety specials
and West End cabaret floorshows. His slick style of dancing, allied
with his good looks, made him something of a pin-up. He also had a
pleasant singing voice and recorded several hit singles including
You’re Following Me (1961).
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5132670.ece
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