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Brewer's: Peter Pindar

The nom de plume of Dr. John Wolcot (Wool-cut), of Dodbrooke, Devonshire. (1738-1819.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Peter PorcupinePeter-pence A B C D…

Brewer's: Peter Porcupine

William Cobbett, when he was a Tory. We have Peter Porcupine's Gazette and the Porcupine Papers, in twelve volumes. (1762-1835.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer…

Brewer's: Peter of Provence

came into possession of Merlin's wooden horse. There is a French romance called Peter of Provence and the Fair Magalona, the chief incidents of which are connected with this flying charger…

Brewer's: Peter Wilkins

was written by Robert Pultock, of Clifford's Inn, and sold to Dodsley, the publisher, for 20. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Peter of ProvencePeter…

Peter Coyote Biography

Peter Coyote (Peter Cohon)actorBorn: 10/10/1942Birthplace: New York City A supporting player on stage and in movies, he is known for his roles as a government scientist in E.T. (1982) and the…

Peter Jackson Biography

Peter JacksondirectorBorn: Oct. 31, 1961Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand Jackson undertook one of the most daunting tasks in Hollywood history—not just bringing J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved The Lord…

Peter Sellers Biography

Peter SellersactorBorn: 9/8/1925Birthplace: Southsea, England Inimitable, eccentric film actor who starred in the British comic radio series The Goon Show before making his mark as the…

Peter Lorre Biography

Peter LorreactorBorn: 6/26/1904Birthplace: Rosenberg, Hungary Film and stage actor best known for his villainous roles, most notably Fritz Lang's M (1931). His other films include The…

Peter Cattaneo Biography

Peter Cattaneodirector Director known for his work in short films, TV, and music videos. The Full Monty (1997), for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Director, was his first full-length…

Peter Fonda Biography

Peter FondaactorBorn: 2/23/1939Birthplace: New York City Son of legendary actor Henry Fonda, brother of actress Jane, and father of Bridget, Peter Fonda has often been overshadowed by his more…