Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Acting

1955-08-19

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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).

Appears In

Grey's Anatomy
⭐ 8.2
Grey's Anatomy
2005

as David Hamilton

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
⭐ 7.9
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999

as William Dodds

Family Guy
⭐ 7.4
Family Guy
1999

as Jared (voice)

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
⭐ 6.7
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005

as Self

How I Met Your Mother
⭐ 8.1
How I Met Your Mother
2005

as Professor Vinick

The Good Wife
⭐ 7.6
The Good Wife
2009

as Ethan Carver

The View
⭐ 4.3
The View
1997

as Self

New Girl
⭐ 7.4
New Girl
2011

as Gavin

Californication
⭐ 7.6
Californication
2007

as Dean Stacy Koons

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
⭐ 7.2
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993

as Self - Guest

The O.C.
⭐ 7.7
The O.C.
2003

as Sandy Cohen

Tony Awards
⭐ 5.9
Tony Awards
1956

as Self - Performer

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
⭐ 5.4
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988

as Self

Homicide: Life on the Street
⭐ 8.1
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993

as Chris Rawls

The Owl House
⭐ 8.7
The Owl House
2020

as Del Clawthorne (voice)

Grace and Frankie
⭐ 7.7
Grace and Frankie
2015

as Nick Skolka

Superman: The Animated Series
⭐ 7.6
Superman: The Animated Series
1996

as Kurt (voice)

The Gifted
⭐ 7.6
The Gifted
2017

as Benedict Ryan

The Conners
⭐ 7.1
The Conners
2018

as Brian Foster

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
⭐ 5.6
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003

as Self

Stars in the House
⭐ 0.0
Stars in the House
2020

as Self

Tamron Hall
⭐ 4.9
Tamron Hall
2019

as Self - Guest

Truth Be Told
⭐ 7.1
Truth Be Told
2019

as Andrew Finney

The Megan Mullally Show
⭐ 4.2
The Megan Mullally Show
2006

as Self - Guest

Covert Affairs
⭐ 6.9
Covert Affairs
2010

as Arthur Campbell

Fallen Angels
⭐ 5.9
Fallen Angels
1993

as Mitch Allison

Fallen Angels
⭐ 5.9
Fallen Angels
1993

as Dr. Yorgrau

Shark
⭐ 6.7
Shark
2006

as Frank Bell

Palm Springs
⭐ 7.3
Palm Springs
2020

as Howard

American Beauty
⭐ 8.0
American Beauty
1999

as Buddy Kane

After
⭐ 7.1
After
2019

as Ken Scott

On Air with Ryan Seacrest
⭐ 9.5
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004

as Self - The O.C.

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
⭐ 7.5
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
2020

as Mitch Clarke

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
⭐ 5.0
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025

as Future John Mulaney

Mr. Mayor
⭐ 6.5
Mr. Mayor
2021

as Brett (uncredited)

While You Were Sleeping
⭐ 7.0
While You Were Sleeping
1995

as Peter Callaghan

Togetherness
⭐ 6.7
Togetherness
2015

as Larry

Man Seeking Woman
⭐ 7.1
Man Seeking Woman
2015

as Joel Greenberg

Other Voices
⭐ 3.5
Other Voices
2000

as Jordin

Mr. Deeds
⭐ 5.9
Mr. Deeds
2002

as Chuck Cedar

Malice
⭐ 6.3
Malice
1993

as Atty. Dennis Riley

Reboot
⭐ 6.6
Reboot
2022

as Tyler

Watch It
⭐ 4.0
Watch It
1993

as John

Terrible Joe Moran
⭐ 0.0
Terrible Joe Moran
1984

as Nick

Humane
⭐ 5.4
Humane
2024

as Charles York

The Player
⭐ 7.2
The Player
1992

as Larry Levy

High Spirits
⭐ 5.8
High Spirits
1988

as Brother Tony

Feast of All Saints
⭐ 4.4
Feast of All Saints
2001

as Philippe Ferronaire

Johnny Skidmarks
⭐ 5.4
Johnny Skidmarks
1998

as Johnny Scardino

Protection
⭐ 5.7
Protection
2001

as Ted

A Bad Moms Christmas
⭐ 6.3
A Bad Moms Christmas
2017

as Hank Mitchell

Step Up Revolution
⭐ 6.9
Step Up Revolution
2012

as Bill Anderson

Titanic
⭐ 5.9
Titanic
1996

as Wynn Park

Burlesque
⭐ 7.2
Burlesque
2010

as Vince Scali

Comedy Central Roasts
⭐ 7.2
Comedy Central Roasts
2003

as Self

Virtual Obsession
⭐ 3.9
Virtual Obsession
1998

as Dr. Joe Messenger

Late for Dinner
⭐ 5.6
Late for Dinner
1991

as Bob Freeman

Whitney
⭐ 5.1
Whitney
2011

as Vince

Mother's Boys
⭐ 5.3
Mother's Boys
1993

as Robert Madigan

Cafe Society
⭐ 4.7
Cafe Society
1997

as Jack Kale

Submission
⭐ 5.9
Submission
2018

as Len

In a Relationship
⭐ 7.7
In a Relationship
2015

as The Interviewer (voice)

sex, lies, and videotape
⭐ 6.9
sex, lies, and videotape
1989

as John Mullany

American Beauty: Look Closer...
⭐ 7.6
American Beauty: Look Closer...
2000

as Self

I'll Be Home for Christmas
⭐ 6.3
I'll Be Home for Christmas
1988

as Aaron Copler

The Hudsucker Proxy
⭐ 7.1
The Hudsucker Proxy
1994

as Vic Tenetta

Perfume
⭐ 4.7
Perfume
2001

as Guido

Adam
⭐ 6.8
Adam
2009

as Marty Buchwald

House on Haunted Hill
⭐ 5.6
House on Haunted Hill
1999

as Donald W. Blackburn, M.D.

Short Cuts
⭐ 7.2
Short Cuts
1993

as Stormy Weathers

Hallmark Hall of Fame
⭐ 8.6
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951

as Harry

Center Stage
⭐ 6.9
Center Stage
2000

as Jonathan Reeves

Milena
⭐ 2.0
Milena
1991

as Pollak

The Man Who Knew Too Little
⭐ 6.3
The Man Who Knew Too Little
1997

as James Ritchie

Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
⭐ 6.3
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
2021

as Mitch Clarke

Last Dance
⭐ 5.6
Last Dance
1996

as John Hayes

The Murder of Mary Phagan
⭐ 5.8
The Murder of Mary Phagan
1988

as Leo Frank

One December Night
⭐ 6.2
One December Night
2021

as Mike

To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
⭐ 5.4
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
1996

as David Lewis

Tune in Tomorrow...
⭐ 5.2
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990

as Richard Quince

Skag
⭐ 0.0
Skag
1980

as John Skagska

Cupid & Cate
⭐ 5.9
Cupid & Cate
2000

as Harry

The Secret Lives of Men
⭐ 0.0
The Secret Lives of Men
1998
GasHole
⭐ 6.2
GasHole
2010

as Narrator (voice)

Conviction
⭐ 7.1
Conviction
2010

as Barry Scheck

My Little Girl
⭐ 4.3
My Little Girl
1986

as Kai

An Inconvenient Woman
⭐ 5.2
An Inconvenient Woman
1991

as Philip Quennell

Hello, My Name Is Doris
⭐ 6.4
Hello, My Name Is Doris
2015

as Willy Williams

Literally, Right Before Aaron
⭐ 4.8
Literally, Right Before Aaron
2017

as Orson Schwartzman

How to Deal
⭐ 5.4
How to Deal
2003

as Len Martin

Summer Lovers
⭐ 5.3
Summer Lovers
1982

as Michael Pappas

Brave New World
⭐ 5.4
Brave New World
1998

as Bernard Marx

White Mile
⭐ 5.6
White Mile
1994

as Jack Robbins

Bob Roberts
⭐ 6.5
Bob Roberts
1992

as Dan Riley

Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
⭐ 5.8
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994

as Alan Campbell

Broadway: The Next Generation
⭐ 10.0
Broadway: The Next Generation
2017

as Self

The Gathering
⭐ 5.4
The Gathering
2007

as Dr. Michael Foster

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
⭐ 5.3
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
2003

as The Mole King (voice)

Center Stage: Turn It Up
⭐ 6.9
Center Stage: Turn It Up
2008

as Jonathan Reeves

Robert Altman's Players
⭐ 5.5
Robert Altman's Players
1992

as Self

Jesus Christ Superstar
⭐ 6.9
Jesus Christ Superstar
2000

as First Priest

The Underneath
⭐ 5.7
The Underneath
1995

as Michael Chambers

Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
⭐ 6.0
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
1993

as Self

Center Stage: On Pointe
⭐ 6.4
Center Stage: On Pointe
2016

as Jonathan Reeves

Stepdaddy
⭐ 0.0
Stepdaddy
2019
The War Boys
⭐ 5.9
The War Boys
2009

as Slater

Cruel Intentions
⭐ 8.0
Cruel Intentions
2016

as Edward Valmont

The Last Debate
⭐ 0.0
The Last Debate
2000

as Tom Chapman

Dreamchild
⭐ 6.5
Dreamchild
1985

as Jack Dolan

Buying a Landslide
⭐ 0.0
Buying a Landslide
1992

as Philip Kautsky

Cannes Man
⭐ 5.2
Cannes Man
1996

as Self

Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
⭐ 5.9
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
2003

as Self

Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
⭐ 5.5
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
2012

as Paul Sveck

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
⭐ 6.4
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
1988

as Lt. Cmdr. John Challee

A Tale of Two Wives
⭐ 4.0
A Tale of Two Wives
2003

as Bill Goodman

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
⭐ 5.5
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
2022

as Self

Broadway's Lost Treasures II
⭐ 8.0
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004

as Sky Masterson (segment "Guys & Dolls")

One Night Only: The Best of Broadway
⭐ 6.0
One Night Only: The Best of Broadway
2020

as Self

The Idolmaker
⭐ 5.4
The Idolmaker
1980

as Caesare

Brotherhood of Murder
⭐ 1.0
Brotherhood of Murder
1999

as Bob Matthews

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
⭐ 5.0
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
2001

as Self

Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs'
⭐ 6.5
Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs'
2002

as Host

Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing
⭐ 6.0
Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing
1997

as John Anticev

Love and Lies
⭐ 0.0
Love and Lies
1990

as David West

Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
⭐ 0.0
Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
2002

as Self

Long Day's Journey Into Night
⭐ 6.2
Long Day's Journey Into Night
1987

as Edmund Tyrone

The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
⭐ 4.9
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
1991

as Matt

The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
⭐ 5.8
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
1997

as Gideon Hausner (voice)

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
⭐ 10.0
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992

as Himself / Sky Masterson