Peter Venkman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Peter Venkman |
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Dr. Venkman as portrayed by Bill Murray
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| First appearance | Ghostbusters (1984) |
| Last appearance | Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009) |
| Created by | Dan Aykroyd Harold Ramis |
| Portrayed by | Bill Murray |
| Voiced by | Bill Murray (Ghostbusters: The Video Game, Lego Dimensions) Lorenzo Music (The Real Ghostbusters, 1986–87) Dave Coulier (The Real Ghostbusters, 1988–91; Extreme Ghostbusters guest star) |
| Created for | John Belushi |
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| Occupation | Scientist Ghostbuster |
| Title | Doctor |
| Nationality | American |
Peter Venkman, a scientist with a Ph.D., is a fun and famous character from the Ghostbusters movies and TV shows. He is one of the main Ghostbusters, a team that catches ghosts!
You can see him in the movies Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II. He also appears in the animated TV series called The Real Ghostbusters.
Who is Peter Venkman?
Peter Venkman is a scientist who studies things like ghosts and psychic powers. This field is called parapsychology. He is known for being the leader of the Ghostbusters team.
In the live-action movies, Peter Venkman was played by the famous actor Bill Murray. In the cartoon series, his voice was first done by Lorenzo Music, and later by Dave Coulier.
Peter's Personality
Peter Venkman is a very interesting character. He is often seen as a bit cynical, which means he sometimes doubts things. He also uses a lot of sarcasm, which is a way of saying the opposite of what you mean, often to be funny.
Even though he can be sarcastic, he is secretly very kind. He is also known for being spontaneous, meaning he often does things without much planning. He might suddenly twirl around in public or declare his feelings for someone he just met!
Why Peter is Popular
In 2008, a magazine called Empire chose Peter Venkman as one of The 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time. They said he was a great hero because he was funny, a bit sarcastic, but also had a good heart. Many people love him because of his unique and humorous personality.
See also
In Spanish: Peter Venkman para niños
