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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

Left on Tenth Left on Tenth
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Peter
On the Twentieth Century On the Twentieth Century
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Oscar Jaffe
The Country Girl The Country Girl
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Bernie Dodd
The Exonerated
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Nick Arnstein
Noises Off
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Lloyd Dallas
The Fields of Ambrosia
[West End]
Original London Production, 1996
Performer
Pal Joey
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Joey Evans
Passion
[New York]
Workshop, 1993
Giorgio
Guys and Dolls
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Sky Masterson
Long Day's Journey Into Night
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1986
Edmund Tyrone
The Real Thing
[Broadway]
1984
Billy
The Corn Is Green
[Broadway]
1983
Morgan Evans
A Doll's Life
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Otto
Grease
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Danny Zuko [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

The Idolmaker
[ 1980 ] Caesare
Summer Lovers
[ 1982 ] Michael Papp
Dreamchild
[ 1985 ] Jack Dolan
My Little Girl
[ 1986 ] Kai
High Spirits
[ 1988 ] Brother Tony
Sex, Lies, and Videotape
[ 1989 ] John
Milena
[ 1990 ] Pollak
Tune in Tomorrow...
[ 1990 ] Richard Quince
Late for Dinner
[ 1991 ] Bob Freeman
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
[ 1991 ] Matt
Bob Roberts
[ 1992 ] Dan Riley
The Player
[ 1992 ] Larry Levy
Malice
[ 1993 ] Dennis Riley
Watch It
[ 1993 ] John
Mother's Boys
[ 1993 ] Robert
Short Cuts
[ 1993 ] Stormy Weathers
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
[ 1994 ] Alan Campbell
The Hudsucker Proxy
[ 1994 ] Vic Tenetta
Cafe Society
[ 1995 ] Jack Kale
The Underneath
[ 1995 ] Michael
While You Were Sleeping
[ 1995 ] Peter
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
[ 1996 ] David Lewis
Last Dance
[ 1996 ] John Hayes
The Man Who Knew Too Little
[ 1997 ] James Ritchie
Cannes Man
[ 1997 ] Peter Gallagher
Johnny Skidmarks
[ 1998 ] Johnny Scardino
House on Haunted Hill
[ 1999 ] Blackburn
American Beauty
[ 1999 ] Buddy Kane
Center Stage
[ 2000 ] Jonathan
Other Voices
[ 2000 ] Jordin
Perfume
[ 2001 ] Guido
Protection
[ 2001 ] Ted
Mr. Deeds
[ 2002 ] Chuck Cedar
Center Stage: Turn It Up
[ 2008 ] Jonathan Reeves
Adam
[ 2009 ] Marty Buchwald
The War Boys
[ 2009 ] Slater
Conviction
[ 2010 ] Barry Scheck
Burlesque
[ 2010 ] Vince
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
[ 2011 ] Paul
Step Up Revolution
[ 2012 ] Mr. Anderson
Hello, My Name Is Doris
[ 2015 ] Willy Williams
A Bad Moms Christmas
[ 2017 ] Hank
Submission
[ 2017 ] Len, the agent
Literally, Right Before Aaron
[ 2017 ] Orson Schwartzman
After
[ 2019 ] Chancellor Ken Scott
Palm Springs
[ 2020 ] Howard
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
[ 2021 ] Mitch
Humane
[ 2024 ] Charles York

TV Shows

Covert Affairs
Arthur Campbell
Grace and Frankie
Nick Skolka
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. David Hamilton
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Deputy Chief William Dodds
The Gifted
Benedict Ryan
The O.C.
Sandy Cohen
The Owl House
Dell Clawthorn
The Secret Lives of Men
Michael
Togetherness
Larry
Whitney
Vince
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
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

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Video: Watch a Preview of Episode 5 of FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

In this week's installment of FX's The Beauty, a group of billionaires gather to make history. Check out a promo for the fifth episode now, featuring Broadway veteran Peter Gallagher and Vincent D'Onofrio as guest stars. 
Broadway Meets THE BEAUTY: A Guide to the Stage Stars in the New FX Series Photo
Broadway Meets THE BEAUTY: A Guide to the Stage Stars in the New FX Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026

From Anthony Ramos to Ben Platt, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to Ryan Murphy's new series, The Beauty. New episodes debut on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX and Hulu.
Video: See Ben Platt in New Promo for Episode 4 of THE BEAUTY Photo
Video: See Ben Platt in New Promo for Episode 4 of THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026

In next week's installment of FX's The Beauty, Cooper (Evan Peters) interviews an assistant editor following a disturbing event at the offices of a fashion magazine in New York City. Check out a promo for the episode now, featuring Ben Platt.
Video: Anthony Ramos Sings Christopher Cross Song in Clip From FX's THE BEAUTY Photo
Video: Anthony Ramos Sings Christopher Cross Song in Clip From FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026

Anthony Ramos is showcasing his singing chops in a newly released scene from FX's The Beauty, now streaming on Hulu. Watch the clip, where The Assassin (Ramos) forces Jeremy (Jeremy Pope) to partake in a sing-along to Christopher Cross' 'Sailing.'
Video: Watch Bella Hadid in the Opening Scene of FX's THE BEAUTY Photo
Video: Watch Bella Hadid in the Opening Scene of FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

Watch the opening scene from FX's The Beauty, the new series from executive producer Ryan Murphy. In the clip, Bella Hadid stars as Ruby Rossdale, who goes berserk on the runway as the deadly side effects of a new drug begin to take over her body.
FX’s THE BEAUTY Releasing Companion Video Podcast Feat. Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Photo
FX’s THE BEAUTY Releasing Companion Video Podcast Feat. Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2026

Alongside the premiere of the new series from executive producer Ryan Murphy, FX’s The Beauty will release a companion video podcast on Hulu, featuring Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, and more as guests.
Interview: Wendy Orshan & Jeffrey M. Wilson Unpack Their 30 Years of Broadway Shows Photo
Interview: Wendy Orshan & Jeffrey M. Wilson Unpack Their 30 Years of Broadway Shows
by Robert Diamond - Jan 17, 2026

In this second part of our in-depth conversation (read Part 1), Jeffrey and Wendy look back on their over three decade career on Broadway and shares stories about some of their favorite shows. 
Photos: Anthony Ramos, Ben Platt, & More at Premiere for FX's THE BEAUTY Photo
Photos: Anthony Ramos, Ben Platt, & More at Premiere for FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026

FX celebrated the premiere of The Beauty with a star-studded red carpet and screening, with Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, Ben Platt, Jaquel Spivey, and Darren Criss, amongst others. Take a look at photos from the event here, featuring many Broadway stars. 
Photos: Raúl Esparza, Corey Cott, & More Attend LAW & ORDER Season 25 Celebration Photo
Photos: Raúl Esparza, Corey Cott, & More Attend LAW & ORDER Season 25 Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026

The cast and crew of Law & Order recently gathered in New York to celebrate the show's 25th season with many Broadway alums in attendance, including Raúl Esparza, Corey Cott, Sam Waterston, and more. Check out photos from the event now.
AIN'T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND Documentary to Stream on Kinema Photo
AIN'T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND Documentary to Stream on Kinema
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026

After screenings across the country and film festival accolades in 2025, the documentary Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round (2024) will be available on Kinema from January 15 to January 20, 2026, during Martin Luther King JR. Day. 
Video: Ben Platt, Meghan Trainor, & More in Trailer for THE BEAUTY Photo
Video: Ben Platt, Meghan Trainor, & More in Trailer for THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026

FX has released a new trailer for The Beauty, the new television series from Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson. The trailer previews the body horror series, which features Broadway alums like Jeremy Pope, Anthony Ramos, and Ben Platt. Check it out now.
Video: Watch the Trailer for New Tovah Feldshuh Documentary Photo
Video: Watch the Trailer for New Tovah Feldshuh Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025

The official trailer has been released for Tovah, a new documentary film celebrating the life and career of Broadway performer Tovah Feldshuh. Check it out now.
Photos: Inside New York Stage And Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, Honoring Douglas Har Photo
Photos: Inside New York Stage And Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, Honoring Douglas Harmon and Jane Harmon
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 9, 2025

New York Stage and Film held its 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF. The event honored Board Member Douglas Harmon and Founding Board Member Jane Harmon for their contributions to New York Stage and Film and the American Theater. Check out photos here.
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's Photo
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala Photo
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
Video: Apple Debuts Sneak Peek Clip From WONDLA Season 3 Photo
Video: Apple Debuts Sneak Peek Clip From WONDLA Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2025

A new sneak peek clip has been released from the third and final chapter of the animated adventure trilogy “WondLa,' debuting on November 26, 2025 on Apple TV.
Video: Apple Debuts Trailer for Third and Final Season of WONDLA Photo
Video: Apple Debuts Trailer for Third and Final Season of WONDLA
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2025

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for the third and final chapter of the animated adventure trilogy “WondLa,” set to debut globally on November 26, 2025. Check it out now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and Photo
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by - Oct 29, 2025

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Marilu Henner, Peter Gallagher and More to Star STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Reading Photo
Marilu Henner, Peter Gallagher and More to Star STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER, a new musical with book and lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and music by Nancy Ford. Learn more!
Photos: Apple Shares First-Look at Third and Final Season of WONDLA Photo
Photos: Apple Shares First-Look at Third and Final Season of WONDLA
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025

Apple TV+ has announced the final chapter of the animated adventure trilogy “WondLa,” with season three set to debut globally on November 26, 2025. Check out first-look photos from the season now.
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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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