La Salle University Honors Actor Peter Boyle, One of its Most Accomplished Alums, with Shining Star Award

Peter Boyle, whose roles have ranged from the grumpy father on “Everybody Loves Raymond” to the Loveable Monster in Young Frankenstein, was honored by his alma mater, La Salle University, with the University’s Shining Star Award, given by the school’s Communication Department.

“The Shining Star Award is given to a professional with an outstanding career in communication and also a record of service to the community, and Peter certainly meets those standards,” said Br. Gerry Molyneaux, a La SalleCommuication professor and long-time friend of Boyle’s.

The award was presented at a gala affair on October 29 th at the Pyramid Club, 1735 Market Street in Philadelphia. Proceeds from the function will benefit the La Salle Communication Fund for Excellence, endowing scholarships and advancing the needs of the University’s Communication Department.

Boyle was graduated from La Salle in 1957 with a degree in English and was presented with an honorary degree from the University in 1993.

A Philadelphia native, Boyle is probably best-known for his role on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” and films such as “Young Frankenstein,” “The Candidate,” “Monster’s Ball and “Joe” (for which he received a Best Actor Oscar nomination). Boyle won an Emmy for his special appearance on the “X Files.”

Comcast is a special Gold sponsor of the event.