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Michael "MP" Peterson was a professional Australian surfer. He was considered one of the best surfers in Australia during the early to mid-1970s and was recognised for his deep tube riding skill, especially at Kirra on the Gold Coast, Australia. Peterson was the Australian champion in the years 1972 and 1974, and won many other major surfing competitions. Peterson was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia and became publicly known for using illicit drugs.
Born
Wednesday, 24 September 1952
Died
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| A Deeper Shade of Blue | Self | 2011 |
| Chronic Town | Mr. Peterson | 2008 |
| Ultimate Sessions | Self - Surfer | 2006 |
| The Powers of Matthew Star | Surfer | 1982 |
| A Matter of Style | Self | 1976 |
| Morning of the Earth | Self | 1971 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| A Deeper Shade of Blue | Self | 2011 |
| Chronic Town | Mr. Peterson | 2008 |
| Ultimate Sessions | Self - Surfer | 2006 |
| The Powers of Matthew Star | Surfer | 1982 |
| A Matter of Style | Self | 1976 |
| Morning of the Earth | Self | 1971 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Chronic Town | 2008 |
