Peter Macon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peter Macon
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Peter Jerrod Macon
Cincinnati, Ohio
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, 2002 |
Peter Jerrod Macon is a talented American actor. He is best known for playing Lt. Commander Bortus in the TV show The Orville. He also played Raka in the movie Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes in 2024.
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Early Life and Education
Peter Macon grew up in Minneapolis. He went to North Community High School, where he enjoyed acting in school plays. His mother was a teacher, and his father worked as a truck driver.
After high school, Peter studied acting further. He attended the San Francisco Art Institute and the Yale School of Drama. At Yale, he earned a special degree in acting.
Peter Macon married Jacquelyn Woods in 2018.
Acting Career
On Stage
Peter Macon has acted in plays for almost 30 years. He performed at theaters in the Twin Cities area, like Penumbra and Children's Theatre Company.
He also played the main character in Othello at the Guthrie Theater. He performed this famous play in other places too, including Dublin, Colorado, and Oregon.
On Television
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Peter Macon has appeared in many popular TV shows. Some of these include Nash Bridges, Law & Order, Supernatural, and Dexter.
In 2017, Peter started his role as Bortus in The Orville. This show is a science fiction comedy-drama created by Seth MacFarlane. It first aired on FOX.
Film and TV Roles
Peter Macon has acted in both movies and television shows. He has also lent his voice to video games.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | World and Time Enough | Mike | |
| 2008 | Turok: Son of Stone | Tower Sentry (voice) | Direct-to-video movie |
| 2023 | Shelter in Solitude | Jackson Marcus | |
| 2024 | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | Raka |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997, 1999 | Nash Bridges | Staple, Weldon Howard | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Law & Order | Cop | Episode: "Gov Love" |
| 2004 | Without a Trace | Cop #2 | Episode: "Doppelgänger: Part 2" |
| 2007 | Supernatural | Isaac | Episode: "The Magnificent Seven" |
| 2007 | Dexter | Leonis | Episode: "Resistance Is Futile" |
| 2014 | How to Get Away with Murder | David Allen | Episode: "Freakin' Whack-a-Mole" |
| 2015–16 | Bosch | Reverend Isiah Ott | Appeared in 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Shameless | Luther Winslow | Recurring role |
| 2016 | NCIS | ICE Agent Todd Baldwin | Episode "Home of the Brave" |
| 2017–present | The Orville | Lt. Commander Bortus | Main role in the series |
| 2019 | SEAL Team | Master Chief Wilke | Episode: "Time to Shine" |
| 2021–present | Family Guy | Preston Lloyd (voice) | Recurring voice role |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Twisted Metal 2 | Axel, Minion | |
| 1997 | Cool Boarders 2 | Boss | |
| 2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | Bombate | |
| 2019 | Anthem | Commander Vule |
Awards and Recognition
In 2002, Peter Macon won a special award called a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. He won it for narrating an episode of the TV series Animated Tales of the World. The episode was called "John Henry, the Steel Driving Man".
See also
In Spanish: Peter Macon para niños
