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11 Facts About Peter Zizzo

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Peter Eric Zizzo was born on February 22,1966 and is an American songwriter, music producer, musician and writer.

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Peter Zizzo has written hits for artists such as Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Lopez, Marit Larsen, OA.

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Peter Zizzo has been considered instrumental in developing the careers of artists Avril Lavigne, Vanessa Carlton in the US, and Pixie Lott in the UK.

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Peter Zizzo has produced songs for Nickelodeon and the Nick Jr.

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In 2013, Peter Zizzo won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for his music on The Fresh Beat Band.

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Peter Zizzo attended college at Tufts University, graduating with a Bachelor's in English.

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Peter Zizzo found more success working alongside top 1980s producer Ric Wake on records by Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez.

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Peter Zizzo has spoken and led seminars at South by Southwest and other music industry events.

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Peter Zizzo was nominated again the following year for Outstanding Original Song for "Spring Has Sprung", from the show Peter Rabbit.

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Peter Zizzo is an author of short fiction and has written several screenplays, one of which, Timmy Tilson, placed in the finals in The Creative World Awards international screenplay competition.

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In 2009, Peter Zizzo played a character named after himself in the Steven Soderbergh film The Girlfriend Experience starring adult film star Sasha Grey.