Peter Riegert facts for kids
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Peter Riegert
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Riegert at the premiere of The Rose in 1979
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| Born | April 11, 1947 |
| Alma mater | The State University of New York (The University at Buffalo) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
Peter Riegert (born April 11, 1947) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing many different characters in movies and TV shows. Some of his most famous roles include Donald "Boon" Schoenstein in Animal House (1978) and "Mac" MacIntyre in Local Hero (1983). He also played Lt. Mitch Kellaway in The Mask (1994).
Besides acting, Peter Riegert has also directed films. He even directed a short film called By Courier (2000), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. On television, he appeared in popular shows like The Sopranos and Damages. He was also nominated for an Primetime Emmy Award for his acting in the HBO movie Barbarians at the Gate in 1993.
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Peter Riegert: An Actor's Journey
Early Life and School Days
Peter Riegert was born on April 11, 1947, in the Bronx, New York. His mother, Lucille, was a piano teacher, and his father, Milton, worked as a food wholesaler. Peter grew up in Hartsdale, New York.
He finished high school at Ardsley High School in 1964. Later, he went to the University at Buffalo. Before becoming an actor, he had many different jobs. He worked as a teacher, waited tables, and was even a social worker.
Starting His Acting Career
Peter Riegert began his acting career on stage. His first performance on Broadway was in a musical called Dance with Me. He also acted in other Broadway plays like The Old Neighborhood and The Nerd.
Famous Film Roles
Peter Riegert made his first movie appearance in 1978 in National Lampoon's Animal House. After that, he starred in many other films. Some of his notable roles include:
- Sam Posner in Crossing Delancey
- "Mac" MacIntyre in Local Hero
- Lt. Mitch Kellaway in The Mask
- Attorney Michael Adler in Traffic
- Delbert McGinty in We Bought a Zoo
Memorable TV Appearances
Peter Riegert also had a long career in television. He first appeared in two episodes of M*A*S*H. He played a politician named Ronald Zellman in The Sopranos and a defense attorney named Chauncey Zeirko in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
He also starred with Bette Midler in the TV movie Gypsy. His role in the HBO drama Barbarians at the Gate earned him an Emmy Award nomination. Peter Riegert also appeared in the final episode of Seinfeld as the president of NBC. More recently, he had roles in The Good Wife, Dads, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Succession.
Beyond Acting: Directing and Writing
Peter Riegert has also worked behind the camera as a director and writer. He directed and wrote the short film By Courier. This film was based on a short story by O. Henry. It was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
He also directed and co-wrote a 2004 film called King of the Corner. He starred in this movie too, alongside Isabella Rossellini.
Lending His Voice
Peter Riegert has used his voice for various projects. He narrated the audiobook for Michael Chabon's book The Yiddish Policemen's Union. This audiobook was nominated for an Audie Award. He also narrated a documentary film called The First Basket, which was about how professional basketball influenced Jewish culture.
Images for kids
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Peter Riegert at the premiere of The Rose in 1979
See also
In Spanish: Peter Riegert para niños
