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Peter Allen (born Peter Richard Woolnough; 10 February 1944 – 18 June 1992) was an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and entertainer, known for his flamboyant stage persona, boundless energy, and lavish costumes. His songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie Brooks, Melissa Manchester and Olivia Newton-John, with one, "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" by Christopher Cross, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1981. In addition to recording many albums, he enjoyed a cabaret and concert career, including appearances at the Radio City Music Hall riding a camel. His patriotic song "I Still Call Australia Home", has been used extensively in advertising campaigns, and was added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry in 2013.

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Born	Peter Richard Allen Woolnough 10 February 1944 Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia
Died	18 June 1992 (aged 48) Leucadia, San Diego County, California, USA
Zodiac	Aquarius
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Liza Minnelli 1946- American actress, singer, dancer · m. 1967; div. 1974 info edit

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