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Holly Robinson Peete
Holly Robinson Peete, born 1964 in Philadelphia, is an American actress known for Officer Judy Hoffs on 21 Jump Street, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Hallmark movies, and co-founder with Rodney Peete of the HollyRod Foundation for autism and Parkinson's disease.
James Pickens Jr.
James Pickens Jr. (born 1954, Cleveland) is an American actor, Dr. Richard Webber on Grey's Anatomy since 2005 and Alvin Kersh on The X-Files; SAG and NAACP Image Award winner, prostate cancer awareness advocate.
Jeremy Piven
Jeremy Samuel Piven (born 1965, New York) is an American actor and comedian; he won three Emmys and a Golden Globe as Ari Gold on HBO's Entourage (2004–2011), later led Mr Selfridge, and tours as a stand-up comic.
Jo Ann Pflug
Jo Ann Pflug (born 1940, Atlanta, Georgia) is a retired American actress; Lt. "Dish" in the 1970 film M*A*S*H, voice of the Invisible Girl in the 1967-1968 Fantastic Four cartoon, and Samantha "Big Jack" Jack on The Fall Guy.
Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci (born 1943, Newark, New Jersey) is an American actor and former singer-guitarist; Oscar winner as Tommy DeVito in GoodFellas (1990), also known for Raging Bull, Home Alone, Casino, and The Irishman.
Joe Piscopo
Joe Piscopo (born 1951, Passaic, NJ) is an American comedian and actor, SNL cast member 1980-1984, famed for his Frank Sinatra impression, films Johnny Dangerously and Wise Guys, and New York radio hosting.
John Bennett Perry
John Bennett Perry (born 1941) is an American actor and singer, the Old Spice "sailor" of 1970s-80s commercials, with roles in 240-Robert, Falcon Crest, and Fools Rush In, and father of actor Matthew Perry.
John Putch
John Putch (born 1961, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania), son of Jean Stapleton, is an American actor turned director known for One Day at a Time, the Route 30 indie trilogy, and Hallmark's Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.
Jonathan Penner
Jonathan Penner (born 1962, New York City) is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer, Oscar-nominated for Down on the Waterfront, screenwriter of The Bye Bye Man, and a three-time Survivor contestant; distinct from the novelist Jonathan Penner born 1940.
Julianne Phillips
Julianne Phillips is an American actress and former model. She is best known for playing Francesca "Frankie" Reed on the NBC drama Sisters from 1991 to 1995.
Justin Pierce
Justin Charles Pierce (1975-2000), British-born American actor and skateboarder, played Casper in Larry Clark's Kids (1995), won the 1996 Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance, appeared in Next Friday, and died by suicide in Las Vegas at 25.
Kelly Preston
Kelly Preston (Kelly Kamalelehua Smith, 1962-2020), American actress in over 60 films, known for Twins, Jerry Maguire, and For Love of the Game; married John Travolta in 1991; died of breast cancer.
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Keshia Knight Pulliam, also credited Keshia Knight-Pulliam, American actress born 1979 in Newark, New Jersey; Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show (1984-1992), youngest-ever Emmy nominee at six, later Miranda on House of Payne and Madea Goes to Jail.
Kevin Pollak
Kevin Pollak (Kevin E. Pollak), American stand-up comedian, impressionist, and character actor born in San Francisco; known for The Usual Suspects, Casino, A Few Good Men, Moishe Maisel, and his Christopher Walken and Shatner impressions.
Laura Prepon
Laura Prepon (born 1980, Watchung, New Jersey) is an American actress and director known as Donna Pinciotti on That '70s Show and Alex Vause on Orange Is the New Black, later directing That '90s Show episodes.
Lee Purcell
Lee Purcell (Lee Jeune Williams, born 1947, Cherry Point, North Carolina) is an American actress discovered by Steve McQueen for Adam at Six A.M.; known for Valley Girl, Big Wednesday, Stir Crazy, and two Primetime Emmy nominations, distinct from Australian actress Leah Purcell.
Linda Purl
Linda Purl is an American actress and singer known for her roles on Happy Days and The Office. She has also performed on Broadway and released jazz albums.
Lindsay Price
Lindsay Price (also Lindsay Jalyn Price) is an American actress born 1976 in Arcadia, California, known for Janet Sosna on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Victory Ford on Lipstick Jungle, with daytime roles on All My Children and The Bold and the Beautiful.
Lori Petty
Lori Petty (born 1963, Chattanooga, Tennessee) is an American actress and director, known for Point Break, A League of Their Own, the cult title role in Tank Girl, Lolly Whitehill on Orange Is the New Black, and directing The Poker House.
Lou Diamond Phillips
Lou Diamond Phillips (born Lou Diamond Upchurch, 1962, Subic Bay, Philippines) is an American actor known for La Bamba, Stand and Deliver (Independent Spirit Award), Young Guns, the Tony-nominated The King and I, and Longmire.
Luke Perry
Luke Perry (Coy Luther Perry III, 1966–2019), American actor; teen idol as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–95, 1998–2000), later Fred Andrews on Riverdale; died of a stroke at 52.
Mackenzie Phillips
Mackenzie Phillips (born 1959), American actress and daughter of John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas; starred in American Graffiti and as Julie Cooper on One Day at a Time, author of the memoir High on Arrival and now an addiction-recovery counselor.
Maria Pitillo
Maria Pitillo, born 1966, in Elmira, New York, is an American retired actress best known as Audrey Timmonds in Godzilla (1998) and Tina Calcatera on Providence (2001-2002); she retired from acting in 2008.
Mario Van Peebles
Mario Van Peebles (born 1957, Mexico City) is an American actor-director, son of Melvin Van Peebles. Known for New Jack City (1991), Posse (1993), the Silver Leopard-winning Panther (1995), and Baadasssss! (2003), plus extensive TV directing including Nemesis.
Mark Pellegrino
Mark Pellegrino (born 1965, Los Angeles) is an American actor known for Jacob on Lost, Lucifer and Nick on Supernatural, and Bishop in Being Human; acting since 1987 with 127 credits.
Markie Post
Markie Post (Marjorie Armstrong Post, 1950-2021) was an American TV actress known for Christine Sullivan on Night Court (1984-1992), Terri Michaels on The Fall Guy (1982-1985), and Hearts Afire; died of cancer in Los Angeles at 70.
Martha Plimpton
Martha Plimpton (born 1970, New York City; born Martha Campbell Carradine) is an American actress of film, TV, and stage: The Goonies, Raising Hope, Steppenwolf member, 2012 Emmy winner, abortion-rights activist.
Mary Beth Peil
Mary Beth Peil (born June 25, 1940, Davenport, Iowa) is an American actress and former operatic soprano, known as Grams on Dawson's Creek, Jackie Florrick on The Good Wife, and a two-time Tony-nominated Broadway performer in The King and I and Anastasia.
Mary Kay Place
Mary Kay Place (born 1947, Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter; Emmy winner as Loretta Haggers on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Big Love's Adaleen Grant, and Best Actress for Diane (2018).
Matthew Perry
Matthew Langford Perry (1969–2023), Canadian-American actor, played Chandler Bing on Friends for ten seasons, earning up to $1 million per episode; later wrote a 2022 addiction memoir, advocated drug courts, and died in October 2023.