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Peter Hansen
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Hansen in 1973.
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| Born |
Peter Franklin Hansen
December 5, 1921 |
| Died | April 9, 2017 (aged 95) Santa Clarita, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1934–2004 |
| Spouse(s) |
Florence Elizabeth
(m. 1943; |
| Children | 3 |
Peter Franklin Hansen (born December 5, 1921 – died April 9, 2017) was an American actor. He was best known for playing the role of lawyer Lee Baldwin on the TV show General Hospital. This show is a type of TV drama called a soap opera, which tells long, ongoing stories about characters' lives.
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Who Was Peter Hansen?
Peter Hansen was an actor who spent many years working in television. He became very famous for his role in a popular daytime TV show. He was born in Oakland, California, and lived a long life, passing away at 95 years old.
His Famous TV Roles
Peter Hansen's most well-known acting job was on the soap opera General Hospital. He played a character named Lee Baldwin for many years.
Playing Lee Baldwin
Hansen first started playing Lee Baldwin in 1965. He continued in this role for a long time, from 1965 to 1976, and then again from 1977 to 1986. He also returned for short periods in 1990 and from 1992 until 2004. His character, Lee Baldwin, was a lawyer, and he was a big part of the show's stories for decades.
Joining Port Charles
In 1997, Peter Hansen also started playing the same character, Lee Baldwin, on another TV show. This show was called Port Charles, and it was a "sister show" to General Hospital. This means the two shows were connected, and characters could sometimes appear on both. He continued acting on Port Charles until he retired in 2004.
Winning an Award
Peter Hansen's acting was recognized with an important award. In 1979, he won a Daytime Emmy Award. This award celebrates excellence in American daytime television programs.
Later Life and Legacy
Peter Hansen retired from acting in 2004 after a long and successful career. He passed away on April 9, 2017, at his home in Santa Clarita, California. He was 95 years old. Hansen is remembered for his memorable role as Lee Baldwin, which made him a familiar face to many TV viewers for decades.
