Oscar Peterson
| Born | August 15, 1925 |
| Hometown | Montreal, Canada |
| Spouse | Charlotte Huber, Sandra King, Lillian Fraser, Kelly Peterson |
| Children | Sharon Peterson, Gay Peterson, Joel Peterson, Celine Peterson, Oscar Peterson, Jr., Norman Peterson, Lyn Peterson |
| Parents | Kathleen Olivia John Peterson, Daniel Peterson |
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