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Peter Gallagher

Birth Place: Armonk, NY

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Peter Gallagher has delivered critically-acclaimed performances in film, television and theatre for over thirty years. He has starred in over fifty films, including: Sex, Lies and Videotape, American Beauty (SAG Award), The Player, Short Cuts (Golden Globe), The Idolmaker, While You Were Sleeping, The Underneath, To Gillian on her 37th Birthday, Center Stage, Mr. Deeds, Dreamchild, Adam, Conviction, Burlesque, and the upcoming Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You, costarring Marcia Gay Harden, Ellen Burstyn and Lucy Liu.
On television, Gallagher currently portrays Arthur Campbell in USA's hit series "Covert Affairs," and "Vince," Whitney Cummings' father on NBC's "Whitney." Of his many other credits, some favorites include SAndy Cohen on "The OC," Father Phil on "Rescue Me" and Dean Stacy Koons on "Californication." Gallagher has worked with some of the industry's most respected directors including Mike Nichols, Robert Altman, Steven Soderbergh, Sam Mendes, Nicholas Hytner, Jonathan Miller and Hal Prince. His theatre credits include musicals and plays, having starred in award winning Broadway productions of Guys and Dolls (receiving a Drama Desk nomination), Long Day's Journey Into Night (with Jack Lemmon, receiving a Tony Award nomination), The Real Thing (Clarence Derwent Award), The Corn Is Green (Theatre World Award), Noises Off and The Country Girl.

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Peter Gallagher STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Oscar Jaffe

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Bernie Dodd

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Nick Arnstein

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Lloyd Dallas

[West End]
Original London Production, 1996
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Joey Evans

[New York]
Workshop, 1993
Giorgio

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Sky Masterson

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1986
Edmund Tyrone

[Broadway]
1984
Billy

[Broadway]
1983
Morgan Evans

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Otto

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Danny Zuko [Replacement]


Peter Gallagher Movies

The Idolmaker
[ 1980 ] Caesare
Summer Lovers
[ 1982 ] Michael Papp
Dreamchild
[ 1985 ] Jack Dolan
My Little Girl
[ 1986 ] Kai
High Spirits
[ 1988 ] Brother Tony
Sex, Lies, and Videotape
[ 1989 ] John
Milena
[ 1990 ] Pollak
Tune in Tomorrow...
[ 1990 ] Richard Quince
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
[ 1991 ] Matt
Late for Dinner
[ 1991 ] Bob Freeman
Bob Roberts
[ 1992 ] Dan Riley
The Player
[ 1992 ] Larry Levy
Mother's Boys
[ 1993 ] Robert
Short Cuts
[ 1993 ] Stormy Weathers
Malice
[ 1993 ] Dennis Riley
Watch It
[ 1993 ] John
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
[ 1994 ] Alan Campbell
The Hudsucker Proxy
[ 1994 ] Vic Tenetta
Cafe Society
[ 1995 ] Jack Kale
While You Were Sleeping
[ 1995 ] Peter
The Underneath
[ 1995 ] Michael
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
[ 1996 ] David Lewis
Last Dance
[ 1996 ] John Hayes
The Man Who Knew Too Little
[ 1997 ] James Ritchie
Cannes Man
[ 1997 ] Peter Gallagher
Johnny Skidmarks
[ 1998 ] Johnny Scardino
American Beauty
[ 1999 ] Buddy Kane
House on Haunted Hill
[ 1999 ] Blackburn
Center Stage
[ 2000 ] Jonathan
Other Voices
[ 2000 ] Jordin
Perfume
[ 2001 ] Guido
Protection
[ 2001 ] Ted
Mr. Deeds
[ 2002 ] Chuck Cedar
Center Stage: Turn It Up
[ 2008 ] Jonathan Reeves
Adam
[ 2009 ] Marty Buchwald
The War Boys
[ 2009 ] Slater
Burlesque
[ 2010 ] Vince
Conviction
[ 2010 ] Barry Scheck
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
[ 2011 ] Paul
Step Up Revolution
[ 2012 ] Mr. Anderson
Hello, My Name Is Doris
[ 2015 ] Willy Williams
Literally, Right Before Aaron
[ 2017 ] Orson Schwartzman
Submission
[ 2017 ] Len, the agent
A Bad Moms Christmas
[ 2017 ] Hank
After
[ 2019 ] Chancellor Ken Scott
Palm Springs
[ 2020 ] Howard
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
[ 2021 ] Mitch

Peter Gallagher TV Shows

Covert Affairs
Arthur Campbell
Grace and Frankie
Nick Skolka
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. David Hamilton
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Deputy Chief William Dodds
The Gifted
Benedict Ryan
The O.C.
Sandy Cohen
The Owl House
Dell Clawthorn
The Secret Lives of Men
Michael
Togetherness
Larry
Whitney
Vince
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Mitch

Peter Gallagher Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Peter Gallagher, On the Twentieth Century

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Peter Gallagher, Guys and Dolls

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Peter Gallagher , Long Day's Journey Into Night

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Photos: Exclusive! Go inside Kristin Chenoweth's KRISTIN: AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS FOR TODD! for Roundabout Theater Company


On Monday, Roundabout Theatre Company presented Emmy & Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth in KRISTIN: AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS FOR TODD, a special benefit concert. BroadwayWorld went inside the star-studded event! Check out photos of Kristin along with some very special guests!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS


Broadway welcomed another new musical in The Outsiders, which is now officially open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and you can check out photos from the VIP theatre arrivals here.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Irish Rep's PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME!


Philadelphia, Here I Come! celebrated its opening night at Irish Rep this past weekend, as part of The Friel Project. Check out all new photos from opening night here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 25, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Stroman To Direct


Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter. Susan Stroman is set to direct, with theater and dates to be announced.

Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, Vanessa Williams & More Join KRISTIN: AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS FOR TODD


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced that Emmy & Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth in KRISTIN: AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS FOR TODD, a special benefit concert directed by Warren Carlyle.

Seniors Sell Out Production of GREASE After Going Viral On TikTok


For a group of senior citizens in London, Ontario - fame wasn't on their minds when they signed up for an aged 55+ production of the musical Grease. However, thanks to a now-viral TikTok video, their May 2024 production is completely sold out, with an ever-growing waitlist at the box office.

Photos: Taylor Swift & Tobin Mitnick Once Starred Together in GREASE


Social media personality and comedian Tobin Mitnick recently shared on Instagram photos found by his mom (thanks, mom!) of himself co-starring in a childhood production of Grease with none other than Taylor Swift.

Review: HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre


HIGHWAY PATROL has refreshing bravery and honesty; it’s an intriguing exploration of online identity and the connections that might be found, or that we seek to find, on our social media profiles and in our DMs.

Full Cast and Additional Performances Revealed For GREASE UK and Ireland Tour


The full cast has been set for the UK and Ireland tour of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips. Additional performances have been added in Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle etc.

New York Stage and Film Launches '40 Campaign'


New York Stage and Film has successfully launched the “NYSAF 40 Campaign: The Foundation of American Storytelling” in honor of their 40th Anniversary in 2025. For nearly four decades, NYSAF has been an integral part of the arts in the U.S. and vital to the creation of thousands of new stories for the stage and screen.

Barton Cowperthwaite Completes the Cast for LONE STAR Off-Broadway


Barton Cowperthwaite joins the cast of 'LONE STAR' Off-Broadway at Theatre Row. Find out more about the upcoming premiere.

West End Production of GREASE Will Tour the UK and Ireland From April 2024


After incredibly successful summer seasons in 2022 and 2023; Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE will tour the UK and Ireland in 2024. GREASE is directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.

Video: Remembering Michael McGrath


Veteran actor Michael McGrath passed away at the age of 65. With these videos, we are remembering McGrath with highlights from some of his greatest onstage moments.

Best Broadway Shows in 2024; What's Coming!


Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!

Which Actors Have Done Multiple Broadway Shows Together?


This time, the reader question was: which actors have done multiple Broadway shows together?

Kevin Spacey Cleared of All Sexual Assault Charges in U.K. Trial


Kevin Spacey has been cleared of all sexual assault charges in his U.K. criminal trial. Learn more about the charges and the trial here.

Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl


Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess and Sutton Foster for this unforgettable concert program curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.

Photos: Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton & More Attend BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER Premiere


BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen and Don Johnson, director, co-writer and producer Bill Holderman, co-writer and producer Erin Simms and more attended last night’s New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square. Check out photos from the event now!

Irish Rep to Host Paul McCartney-Themed 2023 Gala Concert with Michael Cerveris, Melissa Errico, and More


Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director, and Ciarán O'Reilly, Producing Director) have annnouced its 2023 Gala concert, All My Loving: The Lyrics of Paul McCartney, which will take place at The Town Hall on Monday June 12, 2023, at 7pm.

Peter Gallagher FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Peter Gallagher been in?

Peter Gallagher has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Peter Gallagher been in?

Peter Gallagher has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Peter Gallagher's first West End show?

Peter Gallagher's first West End show was The Fields of Ambrosia which opened in 1996

What awards has Peter Gallagher been nominated for?

Peter Gallagher has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "On the Twentieth Century," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Guys and Dolls," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Long Day's Journey Into Night."

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