Peter J. Votrian was an American actor who is best known for Big House, U.S.A., Fear Strikes Out, and Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre.
Personal and Family Life
Peter J. Votrian was born on June 12, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He had a sibling named Ralph Votrian. He began his acting career as a child actor during the 1950s and 1960s.
Career Highlights
Votrian gained recognition for his role as the boy kidnapped by Ralph Meeker in the film noir Big House, U.S.A. At the age of 8, he had to shave his head for his notable role as Lars in the film Hans Christian Andersen, earning a $1,000 bonus for this transformation.
Death and Legacy
Peter J. Votrian passed away on August 30, 2015, in Burbank, California. His contributions to film and television, especially as a child actor, continue to be remembered by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Crime in the Streets | 1956-06-10 | Richie Dane (as Peter Votrian) |
| Big House, U.S.A. | 1955-03-03 | Danny Lambert (as Peter Votrian) |
| Hell on Frisco Bay | 1955-12-31 | George Pasmonick |
| Fear Strikes Out | 1957-03-20 | Jim Piersall as a Boy |
| Assignment: Paris | 1952-09-04 | Jan Czeki (uncredited) |
| Her Twelve Men | 1954-08-11 | Alan Saunders |
| The Oklahoman | 1957-05-19 | Little Charlie Smith |
| Man with the Gun | 1955-11-05 | |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Freddie Hodges |
| DuPont Show of the Month | 1957-09-29 | Haskell Carter |
| Crossroads | 1955-10-07 | George Gilgo |