Peter Gallagher
Birth Place: Armonk, NY
Latest News on Peter Gallagher:
16 Broadway Shows Will Close in the Next Two Months; Get Your Tickets Now (Dec 6, 2024)
Review: Farcical Fun Behind Every Door in Lyric Stage Boston's Boisterous NOISES OFF (Nov 26, 2024)
Interview: LEFT ON TENTH Playwright Delia Ephron Is Making Miracles On Broadway (Nov 29, 2024)
16 Broadway Shows Will Close in the Next Two Months; Get Your Tickets Now (Dec 6, 2024)
Review: Farcical Fun Behind Every Door in Lyric Stage Boston's Boisterous NOISES OFF (Nov 26, 2024)
Interview: LEFT ON TENTH Playwright Delia Ephron Is Making Miracles On Broadway (Nov 29, 2024)
BIO
Peter Gallagher has delivered critically acclaimed performances in film, television and theatre. He has starred in many films, including: sex, lies and videotape, American Beauty (SAG Award), The Player, Short Cuts (Golden Globe), The Idolmaker, Dreamchild, While You Were Sleeping, The Underneath, To Gillian on her 37th Birthday, Center Stage, Mr. Deeds, Palm Springs and the upcoming Humane. Gallagher’s recent television work includes: “Truth Be Told,” “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” as Mitch, “Grace and Frankie” as Nick, “Grey’s Anatomy” as Dr. Hamilton, “Law & Order SVU” as Chief Dodds, “Covert Affairs” as Arthur Campbell and Schmidt’s dad on “New Girl,” “Togetherness,” “Californication,” “Rescue Me” and “The OC” as Sandy Cohen. His Broadway credits include: Guys and Dolls (Drama Desk nomination), Long Day’s Journey Into Night (with Jack Lemmon, receiving a Tony Award Nomination), The Real Thing (The Clarence Derwent Award), The Corn Is Green (Theatre World Award), A Doll’s Life, Noises Off , The Country Girl, Grease (Original production) and On The Twentieth Century Gallagher was honored with a Light on the Hill Award and a Jumbo Award from Tufts University, the Steve Chase Humanitarian Award, the Inspire Award from AARP for his Alzheimer’s advocacy, a Jewish Image Award for his portrayal of Sandy Cohen and the Elsa Rose Fabares Award from The Alzheimer’s Association. He continues to support The Alzheimer’s Association, The Entertainment Community Fund and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
The Idolmaker
[ 1980 ] Caesare
[ 1980 ] Caesare
Summer Lovers
[ 1982 ] Michael Papp
[ 1982 ] Michael Papp
Dreamchild
[ 1985 ] Jack Dolan
[ 1985 ] Jack Dolan
My Little Girl
[ 1986 ] Kai
[ 1986 ] Kai
High Spirits
[ 1988 ] Brother Tony
[ 1988 ] Brother Tony
Sex, Lies, and Videotape
[ 1989 ] John
[ 1989 ] John
Milena
[ 1990 ] Pollak
[ 1990 ] Pollak
Tune in Tomorrow...
[ 1990 ] Richard Quince
[ 1990 ] Richard Quince
Late for Dinner
[ 1991 ] Bob Freeman
[ 1991 ] Bob Freeman
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
[ 1991 ] Matt
[ 1991 ] Matt
Bob Roberts
[ 1992 ] Dan Riley
[ 1992 ] Dan Riley
The Player
[ 1992 ] Larry Levy
[ 1992 ] Larry Levy
Malice
[ 1993 ] Dennis Riley
[ 1993 ] Dennis Riley
Watch It
[ 1993 ] John
[ 1993 ] John
Mother's Boys
[ 1993 ] Robert
[ 1993 ] Robert
Short Cuts
[ 1993 ] Stormy Weathers
[ 1993 ] Stormy Weathers
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
[ 1994 ] Alan Campbell
[ 1994 ] Alan Campbell
The Hudsucker Proxy
[ 1994 ] Vic Tenetta
[ 1994 ] Vic Tenetta
Cafe Society
[ 1995 ] Jack Kale
[ 1995 ] Jack Kale
The Underneath
[ 1995 ] Michael
[ 1995 ] Michael
While You Were Sleeping
[ 1995 ] Peter
[ 1995 ] Peter
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
[ 1996 ] David Lewis
[ 1996 ] David Lewis
Last Dance
[ 1996 ] John Hayes
[ 1996 ] John Hayes
The Man Who Knew Too Little
[ 1997 ] James Ritchie
[ 1997 ] James Ritchie
Cannes Man
[ 1997 ] Peter Gallagher
[ 1997 ] Peter Gallagher
Johnny Skidmarks
[ 1998 ] Johnny Scardino
[ 1998 ] Johnny Scardino
House on Haunted Hill
[ 1999 ] Blackburn
[ 1999 ] Blackburn
American Beauty
[ 1999 ] Buddy Kane
[ 1999 ] Buddy Kane
Center Stage
[ 2000 ] Jonathan
[ 2000 ] Jonathan
Other Voices
[ 2000 ] Jordin
[ 2000 ] Jordin
Perfume
[ 2001 ] Guido
[ 2001 ] Guido
Protection
[ 2001 ] Ted
[ 2001 ] Ted
Mr. Deeds
[ 2002 ] Chuck Cedar
[ 2002 ] Chuck Cedar
Center Stage: Turn It Up
[ 2008 ] Jonathan Reeves
[ 2008 ] Jonathan Reeves
Adam
[ 2009 ] Marty Buchwald
[ 2009 ] Marty Buchwald
The War Boys
[ 2009 ] Slater
[ 2009 ] Slater
Conviction
[ 2010 ] Barry Scheck
[ 2010 ] Barry Scheck
Burlesque
[ 2010 ] Vince
[ 2010 ] Vince
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
[ 2011 ] Paul
[ 2011 ] Paul
Step Up Revolution
[ 2012 ] Mr. Anderson
[ 2012 ] Mr. Anderson
Hello, My Name Is Doris
[ 2015 ] Willy Williams
[ 2015 ] Willy Williams
A Bad Moms Christmas
[ 2017 ] Hank
[ 2017 ] Hank
Submission
[ 2017 ] Len, the agent
[ 2017 ] Len, the agent
Literally, Right Before Aaron
[ 2017 ] Orson Schwartzman
[ 2017 ] Orson Schwartzman
After
[ 2019 ] Chancellor Ken Scott
[ 2019 ] Chancellor Ken Scott
Palm Springs
[ 2020 ] Howard
[ 2020 ] Howard
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
[ 2021 ] Mitch
[ 2021 ] Mitch
TV Shows
Covert Affairs
Arthur Campbell
Arthur Campbell
Grace and Frankie
Nick Skolka
Nick Skolka
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. David Hamilton
Dr. David Hamilton
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Deputy Chief William Dodds
Deputy Chief William Dodds
The Gifted
Benedict Ryan
Benedict Ryan
The O.C.
Sandy Cohen
Sandy Cohen
The Owl House
Dell Clawthorn
Dell Clawthorn
The Secret Lives of Men
Michael
Michael
Togetherness
Larry
Larry
Whitney
Vince
Vince
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Mitch
Mitch
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
Videos
Photos & Video: LEFT ON TENTH Starring Julianna Margulies & Peter Gallagher
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024
VIDEO: Watch Alex Newell in a First Look at ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTMAS
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2021
VIDEO: Jane Levy Talks ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 15, 2021
VIDEO: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Performs 'Rain' on ONE NIGHT ONLY: THE BEST OF BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2020
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For Season 2 of ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2020
Broadway Rewind: ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Returns to Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2020
BWW Exclusive: Christine Baranski Sings 'The Love You Left Behind' on FANCY NANCY
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 4, 2020
VIDEO: ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST Cast Members Chat at Paley Front Row 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2020
VIDEO: Watch the ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST Season Finale Closing Number 'American Pie'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 4, 2020
BWW Exclusive: Watch ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST Stars Jane Levy and Skylar Astin Test Their Broadway Knowledge!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - May 3, 2020
VIDEO: Watch the Promo For the Season Finale of ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2020
VIDEO: Get a First Look at Bernadette Peters Singing 'Feeling Good' on ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 24, 2020
News
16 Broadway Shows Will Close in the Next Two Months; Get Your Tickets Now
Winter is always a dark time for Broadway... literally. A whopping 16 shows will close for good in the next two months... but this isn't such a surprise.
Winter is always a dark time for Broadway... literally. A whopping 16 shows will close for good in the next two months... but this isn't such a surprise.
Review: Farcical Fun Behind Every Door in Lyric Stage Boston's Boisterous NOISES OFF
What did our critic think of NOISES OFF at Lyric Stage Boston?
What did our critic think of NOISES OFF at Lyric Stage Boston?
Interview: LEFT ON TENTH Playwright Delia Ephron Is Making Miracles On Broadway
The romantic comedy is alive and well on Broadway in the charming new play, Left On Tenth. The dramedy, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, is an adaptation of the 2022 memoir from novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and rom-com icon, Delia Ephron. Read our interview with the playwright here!
The romantic comedy is alive and well on Broadway in the charming new play, Left On Tenth. The dramedy, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, is an adaptation of the 2022 memoir from novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and rom-com icon, Delia Ephron. Read our interview with the playwright here!
Video: Delia Ephron & LEFT ON TENTH Cast Discuss the True Story Behind the Play
Delia Ephron, Julianna Margulies, and Peter Gallagher all joined Good Morning America to discuss the new play Left on Tenth. Watch the interview now!
Delia Ephron, Julianna Margulies, and Peter Gallagher all joined Good Morning America to discuss the new play Left on Tenth. Watch the interview now!
Videos You Missed This Week: SUNSET BLVD, ROMEO + JULIET, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 25, 2024 with videos from Sunset Blvd., Romeo + Juliet, and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 25, 2024 with videos from Sunset Blvd., Romeo + Juliet, and more!
Photos: LEFT OF TENTH Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
It was a big night at the James Earl Jones Theatre, where Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher, just opened. Check out photos of the first curtain call here.
It was a big night at the James Earl Jones Theatre, where Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher, just opened. Check out photos of the first curtain call here.
Review Roundup: LEFT ON TENTH Starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher
Based on Delia Ephron’s bestselling memoir, Left on Tenth is now running on Broadway, directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman and stars Julianna Margulies, Peter Gallagher, Peter Francis James and Kate MacCluggage. Read the reviews!
Based on Delia Ephron’s bestselling memoir, Left on Tenth is now running on Broadway, directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman and stars Julianna Margulies, Peter Gallagher, Peter Francis James and Kate MacCluggage. Read the reviews!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 24, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos & Video: LEFT ON TENTH Starring Julianna Margulies & Peter Gallagher
Get a first look at photos and video of the cast of Left on Tenth starring Peter Gallagher and Juliana Margulies ahead of the show’s opening night on Wednesday, October 23!
Get a first look at photos and video of the cast of Left on Tenth starring Peter Gallagher and Juliana Margulies ahead of the show’s opening night on Wednesday, October 23!
Patti LuPone in Plays- A History
On Broadway alone, Patti has appeared in 28 shows- 14 of them are plays. This season, she's appearing opposite the great Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. Let's look back on some of her other great dramatic performances with these videos.
On Broadway alone, Patti has appeared in 28 shows- 14 of them are plays. This season, she's appearing opposite the great Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. Let's look back on some of her other great dramatic performances with these videos.
Video: Meet the Company of LEFT ON TENTH on Broadway
Based on Ephron’s New York Times best-selling memoir of the same name, Left on Tenth shines a spotlight on second chances in life and love. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team explain more about what audiences can expect.
Based on Ephron’s New York Times best-selling memoir of the same name, Left on Tenth shines a spotlight on second chances in life and love. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team explain more about what audiences can expect.
Video: Delia Ephron Says Seeing Her Life on Stage in LEFT ON TENTH is 'Not Easy'
Delia Ephron is shining a light on her personal struggles in the new play Left on Tenth. 'That is an interesting problem, because I am basically introverted,' the writer admitted during a segment on CBS Sunday Morning. 'So this is not easy.' Watch the full CBS segment now!
Delia Ephron is shining a light on her personal struggles in the new play Left on Tenth. 'That is an interesting problem, because I am basically introverted,' the writer admitted during a segment on CBS Sunday Morning. 'So this is not easy.' Watch the full CBS segment now!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
Photos: Peter Gallagher, Julianna Margulies and the Cast of LEFT ON TENTH Meet the Press
Performances are now underway for Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher. Check out all new photos of the company at their press day.
Performances are now underway for Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher. Check out all new photos of the company at their press day.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 27, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Meet the Cast of LEFT ON TENTH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher, is beginning Broadway previews tonight, September 6. Meet the cast of Left on Tenth here!
Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher, is beginning Broadway previews tonight, September 6. Meet the cast of Left on Tenth here!
Video: LEFT ON TENTH Is a True Story About Second Chances
In this video, Watch as Susan Stroman, Peter Francis James, and Kate MacCluggage chat more about what Left on Tenth is all about and why audiences will be delighted by the world that Delia Ephron has created for the theatre with the new romantic comedy starring Peter Gallagher and Julianna Margulies.
In this video, Watch as Susan Stroman, Peter Francis James, and Kate MacCluggage chat more about what Left on Tenth is all about and why audiences will be delighted by the world that Delia Ephron has created for the theatre with the new romantic comedy starring Peter Gallagher and Julianna Margulies.
Which Celebs Are Coming to Broadway in Fall 2024
Do you know which Hollywoods stars will perform on Broadway this season? Check outa. full list of household names the will arrive for the Fall/Winter 2024 season here!
Do you know which Hollywoods stars will perform on Broadway this season? Check outa. full list of household names the will arrive for the Fall/Winter 2024 season here!
Beowulf Boritt, Jeff Mahshie, and More Join Creative Team For LEFT ON TENTH on Broadway
Left on Tenth has announced the full creative team for the new Broadway play. The production is set to begin performances at The James Earl Jones Theatre on September 26, with its official opening on October 23.
Left on Tenth has announced the full creative team for the new Broadway play. The production is set to begin performances at The James Earl Jones Theatre on September 26, with its official opening on October 23.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 19, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Peter Gallagher been in?
Peter Gallagher has appeared on Broadway in 11 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?
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Guys and Dolls and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night.
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