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Peter Gallagher
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In short · Acting since 1974, 6 decades active, 80 credits.
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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).
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Actor
68 credits
Humane(2024)
Charles York
Film
One December Night(2021)
Mike Sullivan
Film
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas(2021)
Mitch
Film
Palm Springs(2020)
Howard
Film
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist(2020)
Mitch Clarke (15 Episodes)
TV
After(2019)
Ken Scott
Film
Submission(2017)
Len, the agent
Film
Literally, Right Before Aaron(2017)
Orson Schwartzman
Film
A Bad Moms Christmas(2017)
Hank
Film
In a Relationship(2015)
Narrator
Film
Togetherness(2015)
Larry
TV
Step Up: Revolution(2012)
Mr. Anderson
Film
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You(2011)
Paul
Film
Whitney(2011)
Vince
TV
Covert Affairs(2010)
Actor
TV
Burlesque(2010)
Vince
Film
Adam(2009)
Marty Buchwald
Film
The War Boys(2009)
Slater
Film
Center Stage: Turn It Up(2008)
Jonathan Reeves
Film
The Gathering(2007)
Dr. Michael Foster
TV
Grey's Anatomy(2005)
David Hamilton (9 Episodes)
TV
Robot Chicken(2005)
Douglas Goldstein, Skip Kazurowski, Spectator, Store Clerk
TV
The O.C.(2003)
Sandy Cohen
TV
The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina(2002)
The Mole King
Film
Mr. Deeds(2002)
Chuck Cedar
Film
The Feast of All Saints(2001)
Philippe Ferronaire
Film
Protection(2001)
Ted
Film
Cupid & Cate(2000)
Harry
FilmSuperman The Animated Series(2000)
Kurt (voice) (1 Episode)
TV
House on Haunted Hill(1999)
Blackburn
Film
Producer
1 credit
Other crew
2 credits
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Additional credits9Show
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- New Line: Independent LegaciesSelf · 2026
- The Day the Music Died/American PieSelf · 2022
- GasHoleSelf - Narrator · 2010
- Sundance SkippySelf · 2010
- Page to ScreenSelf - Host · 2002
- American Beauty: Look Closer...Self - Buddy Kane · 2000
- Everybody Just Stay CalmSelf · 1994
- Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest (7 Episodes) · 1993
- LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf (1 Episode) · 1988
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