Peter John Adams (18 May 1938 – 13 December 1999) was a New Zealand-born Australian actor, best remembered for his performances in Australian television. Born in Taumarunui, New Zealand, Adams later emigrated to Australia. He died of cancer in Melbourne in 1999 at the age of 61.
He subsequently appeared in Prisoner as the tough Acting Governor Bob Moran , for three months in 1986.
In 1994 he appeared in the television movie Halifax f.p. – The Feeding with Rebecca Gibney.
Adams was married to Australian actress Kirsty Child until his death in 1999.