Charlie Brown Voice Actor Peter Robbins Has Died At 65

Charlie Brown Voice Actor Peter Robbins Has Died At 65

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By Lex Briscuso/Jan. 26, 2022 10:48 am EST

Robbins was born in Los Angeles on August 10, 1956. He soon got his start as a performer and took on the role of everyone’s favorite blockhead at age 9. His first voice appearance as Charlie Brown was in 1963’s “A Boy Named Charlie Brown,” a TV documentary special documenting the life of the iconic “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz.

Peter Robbins’ Legacy

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But Robbins wasn’t just known for his work as Charlie Brown — he also did quite a bit of work on the 1960s television circuit. He appeared (as a real live human actor, not just a voice) on “The Munsters,” “Get Smart,” “Blondie,” “Rawhide,” “The Donna Reed Show,” and “F Troop.” He made his final acting appearance on a 1972 episode of “My Three Sons” before stepping away from Hollywood for good.

Following his time in the entertainment industry, Robbins struggled with addiction. Additionally, he had advocated and been open about his difficulties with mental health, as well as suffering from bipolar disorder.

“Charlie Brown fans are the greatest fans in the world,” he told the outlet at the time. “And everybody is willing, I hope, to give me a second chance.”