Peter Criss

American drummer
Person human Q137881
Peter Criss
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Peter Criss

Summary

Peter Criss is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on December 20, 1945[3]. He worked as a drummer[4], singer[5], and songwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,295 views/month, #5,442 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Peter Criss was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Peter Criss was born on December 20, 1945[3].
  • Peter Criss was born on December 20, 1947[8].
  • Among Peter Criss's spouses was Debra Jensen[9].
  • Peter Criss held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Peter Criss worked as a drummer[4].
  • Peter Criss's professions included singer[5].
  • Peter Criss worked as a songwriter[6].
  • Peter Criss received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[11].
  • Peter Criss was a member of Chelsea[12].
  • Peter Criss was a member of Kiss[13].
  • Peter Criss is recorded as male[14].
  • Peter Criss's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Peter Criss's genre is rock music[16].
  • Peter Criss's record label is recorded as Casablanca Records[17].
  • Peter Criss's Commons category is recorded as Peter Criss[18].
  • Peter Criss's family name is recorded as Criscuola[19].
  • Peter Criss's given name is recorded as George[20].
  • Peter Criss's given name is recorded as Peter[21].
  • Peter Criss's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • Peter Criss's pseudonym is recorded as Peter Criss[23].
  • Peter Criss's pseudonym is recorded as The Catman[24].
  • Peter Criss's official website is recorded as https://www.petercriss.net/[25].
  • Peter Criss's instrument is recorded as drum kit[26].
  • Peter Criss's instrument is recorded as voice[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Criss was born in Brooklyn[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 20, 1945[3] and December 20, 1947[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include drummer[4], singer[5], and songwriter[6].

Recognition

Peter Criss received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[11].

Personal Life

Among Peter Criss's spouses was Debra Jensen[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Peter Criss include he[28], an album[29].

Why It Matters

Peter Criss ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,295 views/month, #5,442 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include he[28], an album[29].

FAQs

Where was Peter Criss born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Peter Criss…

Who was Peter Criss married to?

Peter Criss's spouses include Debra Jensen[9].

What did Peter Criss do for work?

Peter Criss worked as drummer[4], singer[5], and songwriter[6].

What awards did Peter Criss receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Member of Chelsea, Kiss
    Citizenship
    Record label Casablanca Records
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