Peter Coyote

Date of Birth: October 10, 1941

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Peter Coyote, born Robert Peter Cohon, is an American actor, author, director, screenwriter, and narrator. He was born on October 10, 1941, in New York City, New York. Coyote’s career spans several decades and includes a wide range of roles in film, television, and theater. He first gained prominence in the 1980s with notable performances in films such as “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982), “Cross Creek” (1983), and “Jagged Edge” (1985). In addition to his acting career, Coyote is also a respected narrator, lending his distinctive voice to numerous documentaries, including several for Ken Burns such as “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History” and “The Vietnam War.” Beyond his work in entertainment, Coyote is an accomplished author, having published several books, including a memoir titled “Sleeping Where I Fall.” Coyote’s interests extend beyond the arts; he is also deeply involved in political activism and has been a vocal advocate for various social and environmental causes. He served on the California Arts Council and has been involved in numerous initiatives aimed at promoting social justice and environmental sustainability.

5 Interesting Facts about Peter Coyote

1. Peter Coyote was a member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe, a radical theater group, during the 1960s.

2. He adopted his stage name “Coyote” after a spiritual encounter with a coyote while living on a commune.

3. Coyote won an Emmy Award for his narration of the documentary “The Pacific Century.”

4. He is a Zen Buddhist priest and has been practicing Buddhism for many years.

5. Coyote is a co-founder of the Diggers, an anarchist group of improv actors that operated in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco during the 1960s.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Peter Coyote

1. “The work of an actor is to be a witness, not a hero.”

2. “Narration is a great way to be involved in a project without having to shave.”

3. “The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love, and to be greater than our suffering.”

4. “The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”

5. “When you are truly present, you become aware of the mystery that is life itself.”