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Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Acting·1955·88 films

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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As Actor

American Beauty
American Beauty (1999)Buddy Kane
After
After (2019)Ken Scott
Palm Springs
Palm Springs (2020)Howard
Mr. Deeds
Mr. Deeds (2002)Chuck Cedar
Burlesque
Burlesque (2010)Vince Scali
A Bad Moms Christmas
A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)Hank Mitchell
Step Up Revolution
Step Up Revolution (2012)Bill Anderson
While You Were Sleeping
While You Were Sleeping (1995)Peter Callaghan
The Hudsucker Proxy
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)Vic Tenetta
sex, lies, and videotape
sex, lies, and videotape (1989)John Mullany
House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill (1999)Donald W. Blackburn, M.D.
The Player
The Player (1992)Larry Levy
Short Cuts
Short Cuts (1993)Stormy Weathers
Conviction
Conviction (2010)Barry Scheck
The Man Who Knew Too Little
The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)James Ritchie
Hello, My Name Is Doris
Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015)Willy Williams
Malice
Malice (1993)Atty. Dennis Riley
Adam
Adam (2009)Marty Buchwald
Center Stage
Center Stage (2000)Jonathan Reeves
High Spirits
High Spirits (1988)Brother Tony
Humane
Humane (2024)Charles York
Center Stage: Turn It Up
Center Stage: Turn It Up (2008)Jonathan Reeves
Bob Roberts
Bob Roberts (1992)Dan Riley
How to Deal
How to Deal (2003)Len Martin
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You (2012)Paul Sveck
Last Dance
Last Dance (1996)John Hayes
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021)Mitch Clarke
The Underneath
The Underneath (1995)Michael Chambers
Summer Lovers
Summer Lovers (1982)Michael Pappas
Literally, Right Before Aaron
Literally, Right Before Aaron (2017)Orson Schwartzman
Center Stage: On Pointe
Center Stage: On Pointe (2016)Jonathan Reeves
Mother's Boys
Mother's Boys (1993)Robert Madigan
The War Boys
The War Boys (2009)Slater
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994)Alan Campbell
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (1996)David Lewis
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina (2003)The Mole King (voice)
Brave New World
Brave New World (1998)Bernard Marx
Submission
Submission (2018)Len
Dreamchild
Dreamchild (1985)Jack Dolan
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar (2000)First Priest
Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)Richard Quince
Perfume
Perfume (2001)Guido
One December Night
One December Night (2021)Mike
Late for Dinner
Late for Dinner (1991)Bob Freeman
The Idolmaker
The Idolmaker (1980)Caesare
Cupid & Cate
Cupid & Cate (2000)Harry
Cannes Man
Cannes Man (1996)Self
Johnny Skidmarks
Johnny Skidmarks (1998)Johnny Scardino
White Mile
White Mile (1994)Jack Robbins
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1988)Lt. Cmdr. John Challee
Cafe Society
Cafe Society (1997)Jack Kale
American Beauty: Look Closer...
American Beauty: Look Closer... (2000)Self
Feast of All Saints
Feast of All Saints (2001)Philippe Ferronaire
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary (2003)Self
Other Voices
Other Voices (2000)Jordin
GasHole
GasHole (2010)Narrator (voice)
My Little Girl
My Little Girl (1986)Kai
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez (1991)Matt
In a Relationship
In a Relationship (2015)The Interviewer (voice)
Virtual Obsession
Virtual Obsession (1998)Dr. Joe Messenger
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann (1997)Gideon Hausner (voice)
Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing
Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing (1997)John Anticev
Protection
Protection (2001)Ted
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022)Self
Watch It
Watch It (1993)John
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Long Day's Journey Into Night (1987)Edmund Tyrone
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country (1993)Self
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)Sky Masterson (segment "Guys & Dolls")
I'll Be Home for Christmas
I'll Be Home for Christmas (1988)Aaron Copler
Brotherhood of Murder
Brotherhood of Murder (1999)Bob Matthews
Milena
Milena (1991)Pollak
Robert Altman's Players
Robert Altman's Players (1992)Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001)Self
A Tale of Two Wives
A Tale of Two Wives (2003)Bill Goodman
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record (1992)Himself / Sky Masterson
Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs'
Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs' (2002)Host
The Last Debate
The Last Debate (2000)Tom Chapman
One Night Only: The Best of Broadway
One Night Only: The Best of Broadway (2020)Self
Cruel Intentions
Cruel Intentions (2016)Edward Valmont
Terrible Joe Moran
Terrible Joe Moran (1984)Nick
Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon (2002)Self
TOVAH
TOVAH (2026)Self
Stepdaddy
Stepdaddy (2019)
Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next GenerationSelf
Buying a Landslide
Buying a Landslide (1992)Philip Kautsky
Skag
Skag (1980)John Skagska
Love and Lies
Love and Lies (1990)David West
DeTour
DeTour (2015)Professor Zaring

As Writer

The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez (1991)