**Peter Boyle** (Norristown, October 18, 1935 – New York, December 12, 2006) was an American actor known for his versatility and intense screen presence.

His film career took off with the controversial *Joe* (1970), where he played a bigoted and violent factory worker, a role that established him as the face of rugged and blunt characters. He demonstrated great comedic skill as the Monster in Mel Brooks' classic *Young Frankenstein* (1974), an iconic performance that revealed his versatility.

Among his other memorable performances are those in Martin Scorsese's *Taxi Driver* (1976) and the political drama *The Candidate* (1972). He was capable of transitioning from intense dramatic roles to eccentric characterizations, often imbuing his characters with unexpected humanity.