
Peter Gallagher
Acting
Peter Killian Gallagher (born August 19, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the films Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989), American Beauty (1999), and Palm Springs (2020).
Born: August 19, 1955 · New York City, New York, USA
Filmography (102)

TV
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
Actor: Future John Mulane…

Humane
2024
Actor: Charles York

TV
Reboot
2022
Actor: Tyler

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
2022
Actor

Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
2021
Actor: Mitch Clarke

One December Night
2021
Actor: Mike

TV
Mr. Mayor
2021
Actor: Brett (uncredited)

Palm Springs
2020
Actor: Howard

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Stars in the House
2020
Actor

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The Owl House
2020
Actor: Del Clawthorne (vo…

TV
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
2020
Actor: Mitch Clarke

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Truth Be Told
2019
Actor: Andrew Finney

TV
Tamron Hall
2019
Actor: Self - Guest

After
2019
Actor: Ken Scott

Stepdaddy
2019
Actor

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The Conners
2018
Actor: Brian Foster

Submission
2018
Actor: Len

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The Gifted
2017
Actor: Benedict Ryan

A Bad Moms Christmas
2017
Actor: Hank Mitchell

Literally, Right Before Aaron
2017
Actor: Orson Schwartzman

Center Stage: On Pointe
2016
Actor: Jonathan Reeves

Hello, My Name Is Doris
2015
Actor: Willy Williams

TV
Grace and Frankie
2015
Actor: Nick Skolka

In a Relationship
2015
Actor: The Interviewer (v…

TV
Man Seeking Woman
2015
Actor: Joel Greenberg

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Togetherness
2015
Actor: Larry

Step Up Revolution
2012
Actor: Bill Anderson

Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
2012
Actor: Paul Sveck

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Whitney
2011
Actor: Vince

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New Girl
2011
Actor: Gavin

Burlesque
2010
Actor: Vince Scali

Conviction
2010
Actor: Barry Scheck

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Covert Affairs
2010
Actor: Arthur Campbell

GasHole
2010
Actor: Narrator (voice)

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The Good Wife
2009
Actor: Ethan Carver

Adam
2009
Actor: Marty Buchwald

The War Boys
2009
Actor: Slater

Center Stage: Turn It Up
2008
Actor: Jonathan Reeves

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Californication
2007
Actor: Dean Stacy Koons

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Shark
2006
Actor: Frank Bell

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The Megan Mullally Show
2006
Actor: Self - Guest

TV
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Actor: Professor Vinick

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Grey's Anatomy
2005
Actor: David Hamilton

TV
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
Actor

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On Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004
Actor: Self - The O.C.

TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Actor

Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
2003
Actor

TV
Comedy Central Roasts
2003
Actor

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
2003
Actor: The Mole King (voi…

TV
The O.C.
2003
Actor: Sandy Cohen

How to Deal
2003
Actor: Len Martin

Mr. Deeds
2002
Actor: Chuck Cedar

Feast of All Saints
2001
Actor: Philippe Ferronair…

Protection
2001
Actor: Ted

Perfume
2001
Actor: Guido

American Beauty: Look Closer...
2000
Actor

Jesus Christ Superstar
2000
Actor: First Priest

Center Stage
2000
Actor: Jonathan Reeves

Cupid & Cate
2000
Actor: Harry

Other Voices
2000
Actor: Jordin

House on Haunted Hill
1999
Actor: Donald W. Blackbur…

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Actor: William Dodds

American Beauty
1999
Actor: Buddy Kane

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Family Guy
1999
Actor: Jared (voice)

Brave New World
1998
Actor: Bernard Marx

Virtual Obsession
1998
Actor: Dr. Joe Messenger

Johnny Skidmarks
1998
Actor: Johnny Scardino

The Man Who Knew Too Little
1997
Actor: James Ritchie

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The View
1997
Actor

Cafe Society
1997
Actor: Jack Kale

Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing
1997
Actor: John Anticev

The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
1997
Actor: Gideon Hausner (vo…

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Titanic
1996
Actor: Wynn Park

To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
1996
Actor: David Lewis

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Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Actor: Kurt (voice)

Cannes Man
1996
Actor

Last Dance
1996
Actor: John Hayes

The Underneath
1995
Actor: Michael Chambers

While You Were Sleeping
1995
Actor: Peter Callaghan

Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994
Actor: Alan Campbell

White Mile
1994
Actor: Jack Robbins

The Hudsucker Proxy
1994
Actor: Vic Tenetta

Short Cuts
1993
Actor: Stormy Weathers

Mother's Boys
1993
Actor: Robert Madigan

Malice
1993
Actor: Atty. Dennis Riley

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Actor: Self - Guest

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Fallen Angels
1993
Actor: Mitch AllisonActor: Dr. Yorgrau

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Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Actor: Chris Rawls

Bob Roberts
1992
Actor: Dan Riley

The Player
1992
Actor: Larry Levy

The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
1991
Actor: MattStory

Late for Dinner
1991
Actor: Bob Freeman

Tune in Tomorrow...
1990
Actor: Richard Quince

sex, lies, and videotape
1989
Actor: John Mullany

High Spirits
1988
Actor: Brother Tony

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Actor

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
1988
Actor: Lt. Cmdr. John Cha…

My Little Girl
1986
Actor: Kai

Dreamchild
1985
Actor: Jack Dolan

Summer Lovers
1982
Actor: Michael Pappas

The Idolmaker
1980
Actor: Caesare

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Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Actor: Harry
