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Oscar Peterson

Photo: Tom Marcello Webster, New York, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Musician

Oscar Peterson

Canadian jazz pianist (1925 to 2007)

Oscar Peterson was born on August 15, 1925 and died on December 23, 2007, aged 82.

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Born
August 15, 1925, Montreal
Died
December 23, 2007
Zodiac sign
Leo
Country
Canada
Known as
Musician

Official links: Official website (oscarpeterson.com) · Wikipedia

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Oscar’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Oscar Peterson was born on a Saturday.
  • Oscar Peterson would have turned 101 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: February 15. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
  • Oscar Peterson belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Peter SellersActor · September 8, 1925Honor BlackmanActor · August 22, 1925Donald O'ConnorSinger · August 28, 1925Farley GrangerActor · July 1, 1925Guru DuttFilm director · July 9, 1925Lola AlbrightActor · July 20, 1925

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Frequently asked questions

When was Oscar Peterson born?

Oscar Peterson was born on August 15, 1925 and died on December 23, 2007, aged 82.

What is Oscar Peterson’s zodiac sign?

Leo, born August 15.

Does Oscar Peterson have an official website?

Yes: oscarpeterson.com.