Peter White

October 10, 1937 - November 1, 2023 Peter White, an actor best known for his groundbreaking performances in both the original Broadway production and William Friedkin-directed film of "Boys in the Band," his portrayal of Lincoln (Linc) Tyler on the soap opera "All My Children," and for multiple roles on stage, television and film, passed away peacefully in his home in Los Angeles on November 1, 2023. He was 86 years old.
Peter started his career as an NBC page, first for Jack Paar, then as Johnny Carson's head page, but his first major acting break was the international tour of Barefoot in the Park alongside Myrna Loy. While on that tour, he was offered the role of the ambiguously straight Alan McCarthy in Mart Crowley's norm-shattering "The Boys in the Band," that premiered Off-Broadway on April 14, 1968 and, although it was meant for a short run, it became a critical and box office success. Peter was with the production until it closed after 1,001 performances, as well as for its run in London. Peter later starred in the film version, which also featured all of the original Broadway cast. Peter had his first role in soaps in 1966 in "The Secret Storm," and, in 1971, he played Dr. Sanford Hiller on "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing." However, he was best known for his portrayal of the beloved Lincoln (Linc) Tyler on the popular soap opera "All My Children," a role he would play on and off for 30 years. Handsome, and silver-haired in maturity, Peter was a proud working actor with a career that lasted into his early 80s. His many film credits included "Mother," as Debbie Reynolds' boyfriend and "Mr. Wonderful" as Ellen Degeneres father, as well as "Dave," "Flubber," "Armageddon," "Thirteen Days," "First Daughter," "Pursuit of Happiness," HBO's "Weapons of Mass Distraction" and more. He also appeared in over 150 guest and recurring roles on television, including "Dynasty," "The Colbys." "Sisters" (five seasons), "Cannon," "Hill Street Blues," "Falcon Crest," "The Jeffersons," "Hart to Hart," "Dynasty," "Simon & Simon," "Scarecrow & Mrs. King," "NYPD Blue," "The West Wing," "X-Files," "Ally McBeal," and many more.
Peter is remembered with love by his family and a wonderful and wide circle of friends: nieces Alison Estes (Paul), Pinehurst NC, and Leslie Herlin (Robert), Hobe Sound, FL; great-nieces Colleen Estes, Andrea Cizek and great-nephews Bowden Herlin and Hugh Herlin; dear friends Francesca James, Tina Carlisi, Maggie Marshall & Stephen Goldman, Melanie Webber and longtime assistant and friend Bernarda Gramajo. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Jane Miller-Puckett, and his brother, Brevoort White. A private memorial service to celebrate Peter's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Peter's honor to Entertainment Community Fund.