John Peter Hooten (born November 29, 1950) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the

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in the television film '' Dr. Strange'' (1978).

Career

Hooten started acting in 1968 at the age of 17. He appeared as an uncredited extra in ''

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''. He attended

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in upstate New York. His first speaking role was a 1969 appearance on the TV drama ''

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''. Later, he played the

in the 1978 TV film '' Dr. Strange'' and appeared as a guest star in ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Mannix''.

TV and filmography

Personal life

Hooten and the poet

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were romantic partners from 1983 until the death of the latter in 1995. After 16 years in New York City, and some time in Connecticut, Hooten moved to St. Augustine, Florida. As of 2009, Hooten has lived in Sarasota, Florida.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hooten, Peter 1950 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Florida People from Clermont, Florida Ithaca College alumni