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Peter Baldwin

1931–2017 · Actor

Biography

Peter Baldwin (1931–2017) was an American director, producer, actor, and screenwriter for television.

Baldwin started his career as a contract player at Paramount Studios and eventually became a television director with an extensive résumé. As well as directing every episode of The Brady Bunch, he also directed a few episodes of The Partridge Family from 1970 to 1971. He won an Emmy in 1988 for The Wonder Years.

Notable Noir Roles

Short Cut to Hell

1957Dir. James Cagney · Carl Adams

A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender…

The Trap

1959Dir. Norman Panama · Mellon

Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the count…

Full Noir Filmography

2 films · 1957–1959