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Film & Television
Peter Coyote
b. 1941New York City, NYLiving
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Why Included
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; narrated Ken Burns documentaries; ordained Soto Zen priest; Italian heritage through mother
Biography
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; narrated Ken Burns documentaries; ordained Soto Zen priest
Notable For
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- narrated Ken Burns documentaries
- ordained Soto Zen priest
- Italian heritage through mother
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peter Coyote Italian?
Yes — Peter Coyote is of Italian heritage with roots in Jewish-Italian. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; narrated Ken Burns documentaries; ordained Soto Zen priest; Italian heritage through mother
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Film & Television
- Specialty
- Acting
- Years
- b. 1941
- Birth Place
- New York City, NY
- Regional Ancestry
- Jewish-Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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