Peter Bergman (comedian)

Peter Bergman
Bergman in 1973
Born
Peter Paul Bergman

(1939-11-29)November 29, 1939
DiedMarch 9, 2012(2012-03-09) (aged 72)
EducationYale School of Drama
Yale University
Occupation(s)Comedian, actor, writer
Employer(s)Columbia Records
Rolling Stone
KPFK
KPPC
Known forThe Firesign Theatre (1966-2012)
Coining the word "love-in" (1967)
Zachariah (1971)
Americathon (1979)
Pyst (1996)
SpouseMaryedith Burrell
Children1
HonorsWoodrow Wilson Scholar, Eugene O'Neill Playwriting Fellow at the Yale School of Drama

Peter Paul Bergman (November 29, 1939 – March 9, 2012) was an American comedian and writer, best known as the founder of the Firesign Theatre. He played Lt. Bradshaw in the Nick Danger series.