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Peter Gallagher(I)

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Peter Gallagher   2012
In the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father's plan to enlist in the government's new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.
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Peter Killian Gallagher is an American actor. Since 1980, he has played roles in numerous Hollywood films. He is best known for starring as Sandy Cohen in the television drama series The O.C. (2003) from 2003 to 2007, recurring roles such as Deputy Chief William Dodds on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), Stacey Koons on the Showtime comedy-drama Californication (2007), and Nick on the Netflix series Grace and Frankie (2015). He also played CIA Director of Clandestine Services (DCS) Arthur Campbell on Covert Affairs (2010).
BornAugust 19, 1955
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BornAugust 19, 1955
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Kevin Spacey, Thora Birch, Mena Suvari, and Wes Bentley in American Beauty (1999)
    American Beauty
    8.3
    • Buddy Kane
    • 1999
    Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)
    The O.C.
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Sandy Cohen
    Adam Sandler and John Turturro in Mr. Deeds (2002)
    Mr. Deeds
    5.8
    • Chuck Cedar
    • 2002
    Cher and Christina Aguilera in Burlesque (2010)
    Burlesque
    6.4
    • Vince
    • 2010

    Credits

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    Actor



    • John Mulaney in Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025)
      Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Future John Mulaney
      • 2025
    • WondLa (2024)
      WondLa
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Antiquus (voice)
      • 2025
    • Peter Gallagher, Jay Baruchel, and Emily Hampshire in Humane (2024)
      Humane
      5.5
      • Charles York
      • 2024
    • Wendie Malick, Alex Hirsch, and Sarah-Nicole Robles in The Owl House (2020)
      The Owl House
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Dell Clawthorne
      • Dell Clawthorn (voice)
      • 2021–2023
    • Gabrielle Union and Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told (2019)
      Truth Be Told
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Andrew Finney
      • 2023
    • Paul Reiser, Judy Greer, Johnny Knoxville, Calum Worthy, Keegan-Michael Key, Rachel Bloom, and Krista Marie Yu in Reboot (2022)
      Reboot
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Tyler
      • 2022
    • Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in Grace and Frankie (2015)
      Grace and Frankie
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Nick Skolka
      • 2017–2022
    • James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
      Grey's Anatomy
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Dr. David Hamilton
      • 2021–2022
    • Holly Hunter, Ted Danson, Bobby Moynihan, Kyla Kenedy, Mike Cabellon, and Vella Lovell in Mr. Mayor (2021)
      Mr. Mayor
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Brett (uncredited)
      • 2022
    • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021)
      Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
      7.1
      • Mitch
      • 2021
    • Peter Gallagher, Bruce Campbell, Eloise Mumford, and Brett Dalton in One December Night (2021)
      One December Night
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Mike Sullivan
      • 2021
    • The Guilty (2021)
      The Guilty
      7.2
      Podcast Series
      • Peter Ruric
      • 2021
    • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020)
      Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Mitch
      • 2020–2021
    • Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti in Palm Springs (2020)
      Palm Springs
      7.4
      • Howard
      • 2020
    • Main Justice
      TV Movie
      • 2019

    Writer



    • The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez (1991)
      The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
      5.3
      • Writer
      • 1991

    Soundtrack



    • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021)
      Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
      7.1
      • performer: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Peter Gallagher, Bruce Campbell, Eloise Mumford, and Brett Dalton in One December Night (2021)
      One December Night
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • performer: "Up on the Housetop" (uncredited), "Coming Home", "One December Night"
      • 2021
    • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020)
      Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
      8.1
      TV Series
      • performer: "I Lived"
      • performer: "Dream a Little Dream of Me"
      • performer: "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" (uncredited) ...
      • 2020–2021
    • Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti in Palm Springs (2020)
      Palm Springs
      7.4
      • performer: "A Lover's Concerto"
      • 2020
    • The 69th Annual Tony Awards (2015)
      The 69th Annual Tony Awards
      6.5
      TV Special
      • performer: "I've Got It All"
      • 2015
    • The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina (2002)
      The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina
      5.1
      Video
      • performer: "Welcome To My Hole"
      • 2002
    • The 56th Annual Tony Awards (2002)
      The 56th Annual Tony Awards
      7.4
      TV Special
      • performer: "June is Bustin' Out All Over", "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame", "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top", "Mountain Greenery", "I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Outa My Hair"
      • 2002
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • performer: "Lover", "Sometimes a Day Goes By"
      • 2001
    • Paul Newman, Tim Robbins, and Jennifer Jason Leigh in The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
      The Hudsucker Proxy
      7.2
      • performer: "Memories Are Made Of This"
      • 1994
    • Daryl Hannah, Peter Gallagher, and Valérie Quennessen in Summer Lovers (1982)
      Summer Lovers
      5.8
      • performer: "Happy Birthday"
      • 1982
    • Ray Sharkey in The Idolmaker (1980)
      The Idolmaker
      6.9
      • performer: "Baby", "However Dark the Night", "It's Never Been Tonight Before"
      • 1980

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      • Peter Gallager
    • Height
      • 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
    • Born
      • August 19, 1955
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Paula HarwoodMay 7, 1983 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Kathryn Gallagher
    • Parents
        Mary Ann Gallagher
    • Other works
      Starred as Sky Masterson in "Guys and Dolls" at the Martin Beck Theatre, on Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Interviews
      • 11 Articles
      • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

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    • Trivia
      Sandy Cohen, Gallagher's character on The O.C. (2003), was ranked #25 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
    • Quotes
      If I have a choice between a nice, bland hero or a really interesting, detestable character, I'd rather do the detestable one. Good guys can be pretty boring. I love playing characters who celebrate the power and joy and beauty of greed. As the bad guy, you have less moral and behavioral restrictions. There's no burden of being liked. It's real freedom for the actor.
    • Trademarks
        His thick eyebrows

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      69 years old
    • When was Peter Gallagher born?
      August 19, 1955
    • Where was Peter Gallagher born?
      New York City, New York, USA
    • What is Peter Gallagher's birth name?
      Peter Killian Gallagher
    • How tall is Peter Gallagher?
      5 feet 9 inches, or 1.74 meters

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