Actor
Peter Gallagher
- Born: 19 August 1955, New York City, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $8 million
Peter Gallagher is an American actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Sex, Lies, and Videotape' and 'While You Were Sleeping.' Renowned for his distinctive voice and charm…
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About Peter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher is an American actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Sex, Lies, and Videotape' and 'While You Were Sleeping.' Renowned for his distinctive voice and charm, Gallagher has built a reputation for both dramatic and comedic roles throughout his extensive career.
- Born
- 19 August 1955, New York City, New York, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Spouses
- Paula Harwood (1983-present)
- Children
- 2 children: James Gallagher, Kathryn Gallagher
- Parents
- Miriam Gallagher, Thomas Francis Gallagher
- Estimated net worth
- $8 million
Fun facts about Peter Gallagher
- Peter Gallagher's distinctive eyebrows have become a trademark feature, often noted by fans and critics alike.
- In addition to acting, Gallagher is also an accomplished singer and has performed in various musicals.
Famous Peter Gallagher quotes
“You know what I want? I want a normal life.”
“I think I just fell in love with you.”
“You can’t just sit around doing nothing.”
Peter Gallagher filmography
Cast (142)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TOVAH Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Everybody's Live with John Mulaney TV | Future John Mulaney | 6.7 |
| 2024 | Humane Movie | Charles York | 5.4 |
| 2022 | Reboot TV | Tyler | 6.5 |
| 2022 | The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 2021 | Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas Movie | Mitch Clarke | 6.4 |
| 2021 | One December Night Movie | Mike | 6.4 |
| 2021 | Mr. Mayor TV | Brett (uncredited) | 6.6 |
| 2020 | One Night Only: The Best of Broadway Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Palm Springs Movie | Howard | 7.3 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self | |
| 2020 | The Owl House TV | Del Clawthorne (voice) | 8.7 |
| 2020 | Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist TV | Mitch Clarke | 7.5 |
| 2019 | Truth Be Told TV | Andrew Finney | 7.0 |
| 2019 | The Tamron Hall Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.7 |
| 2019 | After Movie | Ken Scott | 7.1 |
| 2019 | Stepdaddy Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2018 | The Conners TV | Brian Foster | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Something in the Air: Making "sex, lies, and videotape" Movie | Self | |
| 2018 | Submission Movie | Len | 5.9 |
| 2017 | The Gifted TV | Benedict Ryan | 7.6 |
| 2017 | A Bad Moms Christmas Movie | Hank | 6.3 |
| 2017 | Literally, Right Before Aaron Movie | Orson Schwartzman | 4.8 |
| 2016 | Center Stage: On Pointe Movie | Jonathan Reeves | 6.4 |
| 2016 | Cruel Intentions Movie | Edward Valmont | 6.7 |
| 2015 | Hello, My Name Is Doris Movie | Willy Williams | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Grace and Frankie TV | Nick Skolka | 7.7 |
| 2015 | In a Relationship Movie | The Interviewer (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2015 | Man Seeking Woman TV | Joel Greenberg | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Togetherness TV | Larry | 6.8 |
| 2015 | DeTour Movie | Professor Zaring | |
| 2012 | Step Up Revolution Movie | Bill Anderson | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You Movie | Paul Sveck | 5.5 |
| 2011 | Whitney TV | Vince | 5.2 |
| 2011 | New Girl TV | Gavin | 7.4 |
| 2010 | Burlesque Movie | Vince Scali | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Conviction Movie | Barry Scheck | 7.1 |
| 2010 | Covert Affairs TV | Arthur Campbell | 6.9 |
| 2010 | GasHole Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2009 | The Good Wife TV | Ethan Carver | 7.6 |
| 2009 | Adam Movie | Marty Buchwald | 6.8 |
| 2009 | The War Boys Movie | Slater | 5.9 |
| 2008 | Center Stage: Turn It Up Movie | Jonathan Reeves | 6.9 |
| 2007 | The Gathering TV | Dr. Michael Foster | 5.4 |
| 2007 | Californication TV | Dean Stacy Koons | 7.6 |
| 2006 | Shark TV | Frank Bell | 6.7 |
| 2006 | The Megan Mullally Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.7 |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother TV | Professor Vinick | 8.1 |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy TV | David Hamilton | 8.2 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II Movie | Sky Masterson (segment "Guys & Dolls") | 8.2 |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 2004 | On Air with Ryan Seacrest TV | Self - The O.C. | 9.5 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Comedy Central Roasts TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2003 | Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 2003 | The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina Movie | The Mole King (voice) | 5.3 |
| 2003 | The O.C. TV | Sandy Cohen | 7.7 |
| 2003 | How to Deal Movie | Len Martin | 5.5 |
| 2003 | A Tale of Two Wives Movie | Bill Goodman | 6.5 |
| 2002 | Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2002 | Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs' Movie | Host | 6.5 |
| 2002 | Page to Screen TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2002 | Mr. Deeds Movie | Chuck Cedar | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Feast of All Saints Movie | Philippe Ferronaire | 4.8 |
| 2001 | Protection Movie | Ted | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Good Day Live TV | Self | 3.8 |
| 2001 | Perfume Movie | Guido | 4.8 |
| 2001 | My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2000 | The Last Debate Movie | Tom Chapman | 9.0 |
| 2000 | American Beauty: Look Closer... Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2000 | Jesus Christ Superstar Movie | First Priest | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Center Stage Movie | Jonathan Reeves | 6.9 |
| 2000 | Cupid & Cate Movie | Harry | 6.0 |
| 2000 | Other Voices Movie | Jordin | 4.0 |
| 1999 | Brotherhood of Murder Movie | Bob Matthews | 3.5 |
| 1999 | House on Haunted Hill Movie | Donald W. Blackburn, M.D. | 5.6 |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | William Dodds | 8.0 |
| 1999 | American Beauty Movie | Buddy Kane | 8.0 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Jared (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1998 | The Secret Lives of Men TV | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1998 | Brave New World Movie | Bernard Marx | 5.5 |
| 1998 | Virtual Obsession Movie | Dr. Joe Messenger | 3.9 |
| 1998 | Johnny Skidmarks Movie | Johnny Scardino | 5.4 |
| 1997 | The Man Who Knew Too Little Movie | James Ritchie | 6.4 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Cafe Society Movie | Jack Kale | 4.9 |
| 1997 | Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing Movie | John Anticev | 6.3 |
| 1997 | The Trial of Adolf Eichmann Movie | Gideon Hausner (voice) | 5.6 |
| 1996 | Titanic TV | Wynn Park | 6.0 |
| 1996 | To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday Movie | David Lewis | 5.5 |
| 1996 | Superman: The Animated Series TV | Kurt (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1996 | Cannes Man Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 1996 | Last Dance Movie | John Hayes | 5.7 |
| 1996 | The Great Irish Famine Movie | narrator | |
| 1995 | The Underneath Movie | Michael Chambers | 5.7 |
| 1995 | While You Were Sleeping Movie | Peter Callaghan | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Everybody Just Stay Calm Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1994 | Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Movie | Alan Campbell | 5.9 |
| 1994 | White Mile Movie | Jack Robbins | 5.9 |
| 1994 | The Hudsucker Proxy Movie | Vic Tenetta | 7.1 |
| 1993 | Short Cuts Movie | Stormy Weathers | 7.2 |
| 1993 | Mother's Boys Movie | Robert Madigan | 5.4 |
| 1993 | Malice Movie | Atty. Dennis Riley | 6.3 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Fallen Angels TV | Mitch Allison | 6.6 |
| 1993 | Fallen Angels TV | Dr. Yorgrau | 6.6 |
| 1993 | Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Watch It Movie | John | 4.6 |
| 1993 | Homicide: Life on the Street TV | Chris Rawls | 8.1 |
| 1992 | Guys and Dolls: Off the Record Movie | Himself / Sky Masterson | 8.5 |
| 1992 | Bob Roberts Movie | Dan Riley | 6.6 |
| 1992 | Buying a Landslide Movie | Philip Kautsky | |
| 1992 | The Player Movie | Larry Levy | 7.2 |
| 1992 | Robert Altman's Players Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1991 | The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez Movie | Matt | 5.2 |
| 1991 | Late for Dinner Movie | Bob Freeman | 5.7 |
| 1991 | Milena Movie | Pollak | 4.3 |
| 1991 | An Inconvenient Woman TV | Philip Quennell | 5.8 |
| 1990 | Tune in Tomorrow... Movie | Richard Quince | 5.5 |
| 1990 | Love and Lies Movie | David West | |
| 1989 | sex, lies, and videotape Movie | John Mullany | 7.0 |
| 1988 | I'll Be Home for Christmas Movie | Aaron Copler | 7.0 |
| 1988 | High Spirits Movie | Brother Tony | 5.8 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1988 | The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Movie | Lt. Cmdr. John Challee | 6.5 |
| 1988 | The Murder of Mary Phagan TV | Leo Frank | 6.2 |
| 1987 | Long Day's Journey Into Night Movie | Edmund Tyrone | 6.8 |
| 1986 | My Little Girl Movie | Kai | 4.6 |
| 1985 | Dreamchild Movie | Jack Dolan | 6.6 |
| 1984 | Terrible Joe Moran Movie | Nick | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Summer Lovers Movie | Michael Pappas | 5.4 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Logan Melton | 6.6 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Charles Castle | 6.6 |
| 1980 | The Idolmaker Movie | Caesare | 5.6 |
| 1980 | Skag TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1980 | Skag Movie | John Skagska | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Performer | |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Harry | 8.8 |
| TBA | Broadway: The Next Generation Movie | Self | |
| TBA | Cruel Intentions TV | Edward Valmont | 8.0 |
| TBA | New Line: Independent Legacies Movie | Self (archive footage) |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez Movie | Story · Writing | 5.2 |
Latest releases
- TOVAH2026
- Humane2024 / TMDB 5.4
- The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"2022 / TMDB 5.9
- Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas2021 / TMDB 6.4
- One December Night2021 / TMDB 6.4
- Palm Springs2020 / TMDB 7.3
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Questions about Peter Gallagher
What are some of Peter Gallagher's most successful films?
Peter Gallagher is known for his performances in 'Sex, Lies, and Videotape' and 'While You Were Sleeping,' both of which received critical acclaim and commercial success.
Has Peter Gallagher won any awards?
Peter Gallagher has received several nominations throughout his career, including a Tony Award nomination for his performance in the Broadway musical 'Guys and Dolls.'
What was Peter Gallagher's first film?
Peter Gallagher's first film was 'The Idolmaker,' released in 1980, where he played the role of a young singer.
What is Peter Gallagher's estimated net worth?
Peter Gallagher's estimated net worth is approximately $8 million, attributed to his extensive career in film, television, and theater.
How many children does Peter Gallagher have?
Peter Gallagher has two children, James Gallagher and Kathryn Gallagher, both of whom are involved in creative fields.
What television series is Peter Gallagher known for?
Peter Gallagher is well-known for his role as Sandy Cohen in the popular television series 'The O.C.,' which aired from 2003 to 2007.
What is a defining characteristic of Peter Gallagher's acting style?
Peter Gallagher is noted for his charismatic presence and distinctive voice, which contribute to his versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles.
What other musicals has Peter Gallagher performed in?
In addition to 'Guys and Dolls,' Peter Gallagher has performed in various musicals including 'Pal Joey' and 'The Country Girl,' showcasing his singing talent.