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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Tracy Shayne (2013-2021)
Education
Edgemont Junior – Senior High School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
Popularity
Tier B -- 24,229 Wikipedia views/month
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Sydney Sweeney →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Career
Career spanning 37 years (1982-2019)
Year context
Born in 1955 -- Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1955 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Goat
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (15)
AWARDS (3)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
2016
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
2016
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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Biography
Peter Thomas Scolari (September 12, 1955 – October 22, 2021) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Michael Harris on Newhart (1984–1990) and Henry Desmond in Bosom Buddies (1980–1982). Scolari received three Emmy nominations for his work on Newhart and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his recurring role as Tad Horvath on Girls in 2016.
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Peter Scolari was born on and passed away on at the age of 66.
Where was Peter Scolari born?
Peter Scolari was born in New Rochelle, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Peter Scolari been in?
Peter Scolari has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Evil (2019), Suburban Girl (2007), The Polar Express (2004), Sorority Boys (2002), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997).
What is Peter Scolari known for?
Peter Scolari is primarily known as an actor. Peter Thomas Scolari (September 12, 1955 – October 22, 2021) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Michael Harris on…
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