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Actor
Occupations
Actor, Stage actor, Film director, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
University at Buffalo, Ardsley High School, HB Studio
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
Popularity
Tier B -- 21,150 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Year context
Born in 1947 -- India gains independence; Cold War begins; Marshall Plan; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Career
Career spanning 37 years (1978-2015)
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Filmography (34)
Biography
Peter Riegert (born April 11, 1947) is an American stage and screen actor, writer, and director. He notable film roles include Donald "Boon" Schoenstein in Animal House (1978), oil company executive "Mac" MacIntyre in Local Hero (1983), pickle store owner Sam Posner in Crossing Delancey (1988), and Lt. Mitch Kellaway in The Mask (1994). On television, he is best known for his portrayal of crooked New Jersey State Assemblyman Ronald Zellman on The Sopranos.
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How old is Peter Riegert?
Peter Riegert is 78 years old, born on .
Where was Peter Riegert born?
Peter Riegert was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Peter Riegert been in?
Peter Riegert has 34 credits in our database. Notable titles include Extrapolations (2023), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015), Show Me a Hero (2015), We Bought a Zoo (2011), White Irish Drinkers (2011).
What is Peter Riegert known for?
Peter Riegert is primarily known as an actor. Peter Riegert (born April 11, 1947) is an American stage and screen actor, writer, and director. He notable film roles include Donald "Boon" Schoenstein in…
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