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Peter Lawford’s Milestones
| Appeared briefly in 22 films from 1942-43 | |
| Appeared in a continuing role on "The Doris Day Show" | |
| Had travelled three times around the world by age 15 | |
| 1924 | Moved with parents to Deauville at age one to avoid scandal of their divorces |
| 1930 | Family returned to London because of worldwide Depression |
| 1931 | Film debut in "Poor Old Bill" (as a result of mother's political association with Sir Thomas Paulson who owned major interest in Elstree Studios) |
| 1932 | Returned to France where he appeared in several films |
| 1937 | Moved to Hollywood |
| 1938 | US film debut (bit part), "Lord Jeff" at age 14 |
| 1939 | Worked as gas station attendant, then parked cars and became manager of the parking lot in West Palm Beach, FL |
| 1942 | First major role in "A Yank at Eton" |
| 1942 | Played a pilot in "Mrs. Miniver" |
| 1942 | Returned to Hollywood; disqualified from military service because of teenage injury to right arm; worked as usher in a Westwood, CA movie theater |
| 1943 | Signed to MGM contract (for one year with second year option at $100 per week with 40 weeks guaranteed) |
| 1951 | First learned of scandal concerning his parents' divorce scandal and his own paternity |
| 1952 | MGM contract not renewed |
| 1954 | Reportedly introduced John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe to each other |
| 1954 | Starred in and produced first TV series, "Dear Phoebe" |
| 1956 | Bought Louis B. Mayer's former Santa Monica beach front estate for $95,000 |
| 1957 - 1959 | Starred in TV series, "The Thin Man" |
| 1960 | Became an American citizen in order to vote in 1960 election for brother-in-law John F. Kennedy |
| 1960 | Formed Chrislaw production company with Milton Ebbins which produced "The Patty Duke Show" and the film, "Johnny Cool" (both 1963) (date approximate) |
| 1960 | Joined Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack" |
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