Peter Jordan (also known as Rocki Rolletti) is a Canadian actor, musician, and

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. He is best known for the work series ''

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'', through which aired on

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from 1989 to 2003.

Career

Jordan was based in

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, for many years, where he was a regular contributor to the local

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's news and documentary programs ''24Hours'' and ''24Hours Late Night'' in the 1980s. In the 1980s, using his Rocki Rolletti persona, Jordan helped to forge a cultural link between flamingos and the working-class suburb of

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, with his satirical song "Transcona Anthem". Jordan won the 1998 and 2000

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s for Best Host Lifestyle or Performing Arts Program or Series for his work on ''It's a Living'', from When the full hour of news returned to

in Winnipeg on February 19, it was announced that Jordan would host a new segment called ''W6'' (Who, What, When, Where, Why, Winnipeg). In addition to his work on television as a host and newsman, Jordan played roles in films and television series filmed in Manitoba, including: the 1986 historical film ''Mistress Madeleine''; the 1996 Showtime television movie ''Heck's Way Home'', starring

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; the 2006 episode "

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" of ''

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''; the 2007 Canadian drama film ''

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'', starring

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; the 2008 thriller '' The Lazarus Project'', starring

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and

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; and the 2009 romantic comedy ''

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'', starring

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and Harry Connick Jr.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

*
CBC Television - It's A Living website
(archived 2004)
cbc.ca - Peter Jordan bio
(archived 2004)
Gemini Awards - Peter Jordan
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