Peter Savard Moore

Peter Savard Moore, 56, of Torrington, died instantly on Tuesday (October 29, 2002) when his van hit a deer. Born in North Conway, NH, May 11, 1946, Peter firmly believed that his task for the future was not to foresee but to enable it. And he did. Peter earned his Bachelors in Liberal Arts and Masters in Fine Arts from Stanford University. He was a naturally gifted and versatile character actor. His love was for the theater; however, he is best known for his starring role in the Chuck Norris hit movie "Top Dog". He was an active member of the Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity. Peter was also trained by Pulitzer Prize Winning John Olin-Scrymgeour and undertook music and voice training under Odessa Ferris. He also taught acting classes in California. Peter was in Connecticut on Sabbatical from his acting career. He is survived by his daughter, Ariana-Michele Moore of Sommerville, MA; his mother, Beatrice Savard Moore of Houston, TX; four brothers, Robert Moore of Seattle, WA, Donald Moore of Bristol, David Moore of Seattle, WA; a sister, Eileen Jenkins of Houston, TX. He was predeceased by his brother, Frederick Moore, Jr. There will be a Memorial Mass TODAY at 12 Noon at the Immaculate Conception Church in Terryville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Theatre Authority West Inc., 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3600 which provides aid to Screen Actors Guild members. Photo credit: Mark Husmann.