Portrait of Peter Hansen

Peter Hansen

Bio: Peter Franklin Hansen (December 5, 1921 – April 9, 2017) was an American actor, best known for his long running role as lawyer Lee Baldwin, on the soap opera General Hospital, appearing in the role from 1963 to 1986, briefly in 1989-90, and returning to the role from 1992 to 2004.
Born: Tue, Dec 06 1921
Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA

Death: Sun, Apr 09 2017
Peter Hansen is 95 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dragonfly
Dragonfly
Peter Hansen was 80 in Dragonfly as 'Phillip Darrow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 2002
Poster of Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man
Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man
Peter Hansen was 77 in Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1999
Poster of Daddy
Daddy
Peter Hansen was 69 in Daddy as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1991
Poster of Bar Girls
Bar Girls
Peter Hansen was 68 in Bar Girls as 'Marshall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 15 1990
Poster of In the Best Interest of the Child
In the Best Interest of the Child
Peter Hansen was 68 in In the Best Interest of the Child as 'Dr. Innes'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 20 1990
Poster of The War of the Roses
The War of the Roses
Peter Hansen was 68 in The War of the Roses as 'Mr. Marshall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Alexander The Great
Alexander The Great
Peter Hansen was 46 in Alexander The Great as 'Tauron'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1968
Poster of Harlow
Harlow
Peter Hansen was 43 in Harlow as 'Hansen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Apache Rifles
Apache Rifles
Peter Hansen was 42 in Apache Rifles as 'Capt. Green'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1964
Poster of Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles
Peter Hansen was 40 in Pocketful of Miracles as 'Governor's Aide (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1961
Poster of The Deep Six
The Deep Six
Peter Hansen was 36 in The Deep Six as 'Lieutenant Dooley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1958
Poster of Three Violent People
Three Violent People
Peter Hansen was 34 in Three Violent People as 'Lt. Marr'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of 5 Steps to Danger
5 Steps to Danger
Peter Hansen was 34 in 5 Steps to Danger as 'Karl Plesser'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1956
Poster of A Cry in the Night
A Cry in the Night
Peter Hansen was 34 in A Cry in the Night as 'Dr. Frazee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1956
Poster of The Proud and Profane
The Proud and Profane
Peter Hansen was 34 in The Proud and Profane as 'Lieutenant (jg) Hutchins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1956
Poster of Diane
Diane
Peter Hansen was 34 in Diane as 'Messenger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 1956
Poster of Meet Mrs. Swenson
Meet Mrs. Swenson
Peter Hansen was 34 in Meet Mrs. Swenson as 'Ron Shepherd'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Hell on Frisco Bay
Hell on Frisco Bay
Peter Hansen was 34 in Hell on Frisco Bay as 'Detective Connors'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1955
Poster of The King's Thief
The King's Thief
Peter Hansen was 33 in The King's Thief as 'Sir Isaac Newton (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1955
Poster of Top of the World
Top of the World
Peter Hansen was 33 in Top of the World as 'Cochrane'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1955
Poster of A Bullet for Joey
A Bullet for Joey
Peter Hansen was 33 in A Bullet for Joey as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1955
Poster of The Violent Men
The Violent Men
Peter Hansen was 33 in The Violent Men as 'George Menefee (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1955
Poster of Drum Beat
Drum Beat
Peter Hansen was 32 in Drum Beat as 'Lt. Goodsall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1954
Poster of The Savage
The Savage
Peter Hansen was 30 in The Savage as 'Lt. Weston Hathersall'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1952
Poster of Something to Live For
Something to Live For
Peter Hansen was 30 in Something to Live For as 'Stage Cast Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1952
Poster of Passage West
Passage West
Peter Hansen was 29 in Passage West as 'Michael Karns'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1951
Poster of When Worlds Collide
When Worlds Collide
Peter Hansen was 29 in When Worlds Collide as 'Dr. Tony Drake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1951
Poster of Darling, How Could You!
Darling, How Could You!
Peter Hansen was 29 in Darling, How Could You! as 'Dr. Steve Clark'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1951
Poster of The Last Outpost
The Last Outpost
Peter Hansen was 29 in The Last Outpost as 'Lt. Crosby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1951
Poster of The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Peter Hansen was 29 in The Goldbergs as 'Ted Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1950
Poster of Branded
Branded
Peter Hansen was 28 in Branded as 'Tonio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Home Free
Home Free
Peter Hansen was 71+ in Home Free as 'Older Lawyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 31 1993
Poster of Coach
Coach
Peter Hansen was 67+ in Coach as 'Jack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Peter Hansen was 64+ in L.A. Law as 'Judge Jeffrey Liddle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Peter Hansen was 64+ in Matlock
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Growing Pains
Growing Pains
Peter Hansen was 63+ in Growing Pains as 'Mr. Littlefield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1985
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Peter Hansen was 63+ in The Golden Girls as 'Elliot Clayton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Peter Hansen was 62+ in Night Court as 'Ted'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Peter Hansen was 60+ in Cheers as 'Daniel Collier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Peter Hansen was 60+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Peter Hansen was 59+ in Simon & Simon as 'Wells'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Peter Hansen was 59+ in Magnum, P.I.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Peter Hansen was 52+ in Police Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Peter Hansen was 43+ in The F.B.I. as 'Lee Haynes, George Conners'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Peter Hansen was 42+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. as 'Lt. Col. Van Pelt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of Mr. Novak
Mr. Novak
Peter Hansen was 41+ in Mr. Novak as 'Mr. Parkson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Peter Hansen was 41+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Steve'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Peter Hansen was 41+ in The Outer Limits as 'Major Locke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of The Lieutenant
The Lieutenant
Peter Hansen was 41+ in The Lieutenant
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1963
Poster of Ben Jerrod
Ben Jerrod
Peter Hansen was 41+ in Ben Jerrod as 'Peter Morrison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 1963
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Peter Hansen was 39+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Mr. Sloan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of Men Into Space
Men Into Space
Peter Hansen was 37+ in Men Into Space
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1959
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
Peter Hansen was 36+ in Bat Masterson as 'Teddy Wright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Sea Hunt
Sea Hunt
Peter Hansen was 36+ in Sea Hunt
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Peter Hansen was 35+ in Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Peter Hansen was 35+ in Perry Mason as 'Howard Black'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Peter Hansen was 35+ in Richard Diamond, Private Detective as 'Tim Wilson, Frank Bonner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1957
Poster of Panic!
Panic!
Peter Hansen was 35+ in Panic!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 05 1957
Poster of West Point
West Point
Peter Hansen was 34+ in West Point
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Peter Hansen was 34+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Holton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Jim Bowie
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
Peter Hansen was 34+ in The Adventures of Jim Bowie as 'Rezin Bowie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 07 1956
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
Peter Hansen was 34+ in Telephone Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Peter Hansen was 33+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
Peter Hansen was 33+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Peter Hansen was 33+ in The Millionaire as 'Nick Hamilton, Paul Duchamp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Peter Hansen was 32+ in Climax! as 'Lawyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of The Lone Wolf
The Lone Wolf
Peter Hansen was 32+ in The Lone Wolf
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1954
Poster of Public Defender
Public Defender
Peter Hansen was 32+ in Public Defender
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Peter Hansen was 31+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Jim Roberts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Peter Hansen was 31+ in General Electric Theater as 'Peter Forbes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Peter Hansen was 30+ in Cavalcade of America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Peter Hansen was 30+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as ', Alexander Bell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Peter Hansen was 28+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Philip Adams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950