Peter Riegert
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Peter Riegert:
THE SOPRANOS Star Dominic Chianese Will Appear at Town Hall (Apr 8, 2025)
Julianna Margulies, Carol Kane & More To Join Museum Of Jewish Heritage For Community Reading Of NIGHT (Jan 23, 2024)
Cynthia Nixon, Matthew Broderick, Tony Shalhoub, and More Are Set For This Weekend's Philip Roth Festival (Mar 16, 2023)
THE SOPRANOS Star Dominic Chianese Will Appear at Town Hall (Apr 8, 2025)
Julianna Margulies, Carol Kane & More To Join Museum Of Jewish Heritage For Community Reading Of NIGHT (Jan 23, 2024)
Cynthia Nixon, Matthew Broderick, Tony Shalhoub, and More Are Set For This Weekend's Philip Roth Festival (Mar 16, 2023)
BIO
Riegert made his Broadway debut in the musical Dance with Me. Other Broadway credits include The Old Neighborhood, An American Daughter, The Nerd, and Censored Scenes From King Kong. Off-Broadway he has appeared in Road to Nirvana, The Birthday Party, Isn't It Romantic, Sexual Perversity in Chicago, and A Rosen by Any Other Name.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
S. K. Vogel
S. L. Vogel
Sauvage Sagar
Vincenzo Chiaruggi
Movies
National Lampoon's Animal House
[ 1978 ] Donald Schoenstein
[ 1978 ] Donald Schoenstein
Americathon
[ 1979 ] Eric McMerkin
[ 1979 ] Eric McMerkin
Chilly Scenes of Winter
[ 1979 ] Sam
[ 1979 ] Sam
Movie Madness
[ 1982 ] Jon Cooper "Growing Yourself"
[ 1982 ] Jon Cooper "Growing Yourself"
Local Hero
[ 1983 ] Mac
[ 1983 ] Mac
Le grand carnaval
[ 1983 ] Walter Giammanca
[ 1983 ] Walter Giammanca
The City Girl
[ 1984 ] Tim
[ 1984 ] Tim
The Stranger
[ 1987 ] Dr. Harris Kite
[ 1987 ] Dr. Harris Kite
A Man in Love
[ 1987 ] Michael
[ 1987 ] Michael
Crossing Delancey
[ 1988 ] Sam Posner
[ 1988 ] Sam Posner
That's Adequate
[ 1989 ] Adult Baby Elroy
[ 1989 ] Adult Baby Elroy
Beyond the Ocean
[ 1990 ] Eric
[ 1990 ] Eric
A Shock to the System
[ 1990 ] Robert Benham
[ 1990 ] Robert Benham
Oscar
[ 1991 ] Aldo
[ 1991 ] Aldo
The Runestone
[ 1991 ] Captain Gregory Fanducci
[ 1991 ] Captain Gregory Fanducci
The Object of Beauty
[ 1991 ] Larry
[ 1991 ] Larry
Utz
[ 1992 ] Marius Fisher
[ 1992 ] Marius Fisher
Passed Away
[ 1992 ] Peter Syracusa
[ 1992 ] Peter Syracusa
Bleeding Hearts
[ 1994 ] Doctor
[ 1994 ] Doctor
The Mask
[ 1994 ] Lt. Mitch Kellaway
[ 1994 ] Lt. Mitch Kellaway
Pie in the Sky
[ 1995 ] Dad Dunlap
[ 1995 ] Dad Dunlap
Coldblooded
[ 1995 ] Steve
[ 1995 ] Steve
Infinity
[ 1996 ] Mel Feynman
[ 1996 ] Mel Feynman
Hi-Life
[ 1998 ] Minor
[ 1998 ] Minor
Jerry and Tom
[ 1998 ] Stanley
[ 1998 ] Stanley
Traffic
[ 2000 ] Attorney Michael Adler
[ 2000 ] Attorney Michael Adler
In the Weeds
[ 2000 ] Barry
[ 2000 ] Barry
Passion of Mind
[ 2000 ] Dr. Peters
[ 2000 ] Dr. Peters
How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog
[ 2000 ] Larry
[ 2000 ] Larry
King of the Corner
[ 2004 ] Leo Spivak
[ 2004 ] Leo Spivak
Love Conquers Paul
[ 2009 ] Mr. Feigenbaum
[ 2009 ] Mr. Feigenbaum
White Irish Drinkers
[ 2010 ] Whitey
[ 2010 ] Whitey
We Bought a Zoo
[ 2011 ] Delbert McGinty
[ 2011 ] Delbert McGinty
Oka!
[ 2011 ] Dr. Maguire
[ 2011 ] Dr. Maguire
At Middleton
[ 2013 ] Boneyard Sims
[ 2013 ] Boneyard Sims
American Pastoral
[ 2016 ] Lou Levov
[ 2016 ] Lou Levov
TV Shows
Dads
David Sachs
David Sachs
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Chauncey Zeirko
Chauncey Zeirko
One Tree Hill
Dr. August Kellerman
Dr. August Kellerman
The Good Wife
Judge Harvey Winter
Judge Harvey Winter
The Sopranos
Assemblyman Zellman
Assemblyman Zellman
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Artie Goodman
Artie Goodman
Videos
News
THE SOPRANOS Star Dominic Chianese Will Appear at Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Dominic Chianese from 'The Sopranos' will appear for one night only at the Town Hall. The evening will be directed by Will Nunziata. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Dominic Chianese from 'The Sopranos' will appear for one night only at the Town Hall. The evening will be directed by Will Nunziata. Learn more about the event here!
Julianna Margulies, Carol Kane & More To Join Museum Of Jewish Heritage For Community Reading Of NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024
Join Broadway and entertainment figures at the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a community reading of Elie Wiesel's Night in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024
Join Broadway and entertainment figures at the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a community reading of Elie Wiesel's Night in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Cynthia Nixon, Matthew Broderick, Tony Shalhoub, and More Are Set For This Weekend's Philip Roth Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Philip Roth Festival, a three-day celebration (Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19) of the iconic writer from Newark, New Jersey. A bevy of actors come out to discuss and participate in events celebrating the novelist who influenced their work as actors.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Philip Roth Festival, a three-day celebration (Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19) of the iconic writer from Newark, New Jersey. A bevy of actors come out to discuss and participate in events celebrating the novelist who influenced their work as actors.
Tony Shalhoub, Cynthia Nixon, And More To Lead Reading of Philip Roth's THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA, March 19
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023
Some of the country's finest actors including Tony Award-winner Tony Shalhoub and Cynthia Nixon, with Sam Waterston and more will deliver a March 19 dramatic reading of The Plot Against America, Philip Roth's timely and timeless masterwork.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023
Some of the country's finest actors including Tony Award-winner Tony Shalhoub and Cynthia Nixon, with Sam Waterston and more will deliver a March 19 dramatic reading of The Plot Against America, Philip Roth's timely and timeless masterwork.
Matthew Broderick, Tony Shalhoub, and More Join the Roth Festival Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center announced the complete cast of its one-time dramatic reading of the late Philip Roth's bestselling novel The Plot Against America featuring some of the most esteemed actors working today in a monumental performance at the center of PHILIP ROTH UNBOUND: Illuminating a Literary Legacy, NJPAC's three-day celebration of the iconic writer.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center announced the complete cast of its one-time dramatic reading of the late Philip Roth's bestselling novel The Plot Against America featuring some of the most esteemed actors working today in a monumental performance at the center of PHILIP ROTH UNBOUND: Illuminating a Literary Legacy, NJPAC's three-day celebration of the iconic writer.
Listen: Broadway's Lorna Courtney And Shoba Narayan Co-star In NPR Kids' Podcast CIRCLE ROUND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022
Listen to &JULIET star Lorna Courtney and ALADDIN star Shoba Narayan on the latest episode of children's storytelling podcast Circle Round.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022
Listen to &JULIET star Lorna Courtney and ALADDIN star Shoba Narayan on the latest episode of children's storytelling podcast Circle Round.
BSO NOW Presents Victor Wooten, Holiday Pops and Archival Recordings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2021
Monthly BSO NOW live video streams are available for video-on-demand viewing for 30 days and can be viewed on the web and via apple tv, roku, amazon fire tv, and select Samsung smart TVs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2021
Monthly BSO NOW live video streams are available for video-on-demand viewing for 30 days and can be viewed on the web and via apple tv, roku, amazon fire tv, and select Samsung smart TVs.
Tanglewood Learning Institute Announces The 2021-22 Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule Of Activities At Linde Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2021
The Boston Symphony Orchestra announces the fall/winter/spring schedule of performances and activities to take place at Tanglewood's Linde Center for Music and Learning, November 2021 through April 2022.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2021
The Boston Symphony Orchestra announces the fall/winter/spring schedule of performances and activities to take place at Tanglewood's Linde Center for Music and Learning, November 2021 through April 2022.
Museum of Jewish Heritage Presents CROSSING DELANCEY, A Talk With Peter Riegert And Susan Sandler & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2020
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust for the timeless Jewish tradition of going to the movies on Christmas Day - Friday, December 25 - with an exclusive presentation of the iconic 1988 romantic comedy Crossing Delancey starring Peter Riegert and Amy Irving.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2020
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust for the timeless Jewish tradition of going to the movies on Christmas Day - Friday, December 25 - with an exclusive presentation of the iconic 1988 romantic comedy Crossing Delancey starring Peter Riegert and Amy Irving.
Spend Christmas With An Exclusive Presentation Of CROSSING DELANCY at the Museum of Jewish Heritage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2020
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust for the timeless Jewish tradition of going to the movies on Christmas Day - Friday, December 25 - with an exclusive presentation of the iconic 1988 comedy Crossing Delancey starring Peter Riegert and Amy Irving.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2020
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust for the timeless Jewish tradition of going to the movies on Christmas Day - Friday, December 25 - with an exclusive presentation of the iconic 1988 comedy Crossing Delancey starring Peter Riegert and Amy Irving.
Jim Carrey Reveals He Would Do a Sequel to THE MASK, Under One Condition
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2020
Jim Carrey has revealed that he would do a sequel for The Mask under one condition.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2020
Jim Carrey has revealed that he would do a sequel for The Mask under one condition.
Film Movement Classics Releases New, Restored Version of GREGORY'S GIRL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 9, 2020
Following an 8-game losing streak, a desperate (and sexist) Glasgow school soccer team coach reluctantly accepts hotshot female player Dorothy (Dee Hepburn, who trained six weeks for the role). Although demoted to goalie, teenage knucklehead Gregory (John Gordon Sinclair), falls hard for his new teammate. Prodded by the advice of his smart-mouthed 10-year-old sister, Madeline, (Allison Forster), he does make his move, but there are behind-the-scenes feminine conspiracies en route.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 9, 2020
Following an 8-game losing streak, a desperate (and sexist) Glasgow school soccer team coach reluctantly accepts hotshot female player Dorothy (Dee Hepburn, who trained six weeks for the role). Although demoted to goalie, teenage knucklehead Gregory (John Gordon Sinclair), falls hard for his new teammate. Prodded by the advice of his smart-mouthed 10-year-old sister, Madeline, (Allison Forster), he does make his move, but there are behind-the-scenes feminine conspiracies en route.
SF Sketchfest Adds Weird Al, Rhett Miller, Bobby Moynihan and More To 2019 Comedy Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 7, 2018
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces even more additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27. The 17-day festival features over 200 shows with major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com.
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 7, 2018
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces even more additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27. The 17-day festival features over 200 shows with major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com.
18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Adds Busy Philipps, Ron Funches, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 28, 2018
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019. The 17-day festival of more than 200 shows features major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all previously announced shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com. Round Two shows go on sale this Friday at 10am PT / 1pm ET at sfsketchfest.com.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 28, 2018
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019. The 17-day festival of more than 200 shows features major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all previously announced shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com. Round Two shows go on sale this Friday at 10am PT / 1pm ET at sfsketchfest.com.
Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2018
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2018
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
Initial Line Up Announced For 2019 San Francisco Comedy Festival, Tickets On Sale This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2018
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2018
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
Derek Klena, Jon Hamm, & More Will Guest Star on the Upcoming Season of Netflix's UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018
Today, Netflix officially reveals the guest star roster for the new season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The list includes Busy Philipps, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Moynihan, and Aidy Bryant, and the return of favorites from past seasons including Jon Hamm, Amy Sedaris, Mike Carlsen, Zosia Mamet and Derek Klena. Netflix is also releasing new photos and teases storylines for the guest roles.
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018
Today, Netflix officially reveals the guest star roster for the new season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The list includes Busy Philipps, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Moynihan, and Aidy Bryant, and the return of favorites from past seasons including Jon Hamm, Amy Sedaris, Mike Carlsen, Zosia Mamet and Derek Klena. Netflix is also releasing new photos and teases storylines for the guest roles.
ANIMAL HOUSE 40th Anniversary Celebration Comes to NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2018
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Animal House 40th Anniversary. Whether you're a Delta or an Omega, everyone can share the hilarity of 1978's groundbreaking campus comedy Animal House, shown on the wide screen with a live appearance by Tim ( Otter ) Matheson and his special guest Peter ( Boon ) Riegert. Wear a toga!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2018
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Animal House 40th Anniversary. Whether you're a Delta or an Omega, everyone can share the hilarity of 1978's groundbreaking campus comedy Animal House, shown on the wide screen with a live appearance by Tim ( Otter ) Matheson and his special guest Peter ( Boon ) Riegert. Wear a toga!
Aaron Wolf's RESTORING TOMORROW to Embark on Cutting Edge Theatrical Run This March
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2018
Howling Wolf Productions will partner with Dalton Pictures for the upcoming theatrical run of Aaron Wolf's acclaimed feature film, RESTORING TOMORROW beginning in March 2018. RESTORING TOMORROW is a rare film of hope that shows how, in these divided times, treasured cultural landmarks and community institutions can redefine and unite us.
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2018
Howling Wolf Productions will partner with Dalton Pictures for the upcoming theatrical run of Aaron Wolf's acclaimed feature film, RESTORING TOMORROW beginning in March 2018. RESTORING TOMORROW is a rare film of hope that shows how, in these divided times, treasured cultural landmarks and community institutions can redefine and unite us.
New York Film Critics Series And NJPAC Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of National Lampoon's Classic Film, Animal House
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2017
New York Film Critics Series (NYFCS) in a special partnership with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present a unique movie experience celebrating the 40th Anniversary of National Lampoon's Animal House on Friday February 16th, 2018 at 8pm. The iconic Animal House movie starring John Belushi, Tim Matheson , Peter Riegert, Karen Allen, Thomas Hulce, Stephen Furst, and Donald Sutherland which is a direct spin-off from National Lampoon about a misfit group of fraternity members who challenge the authority of the dean of Faber College.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2017
New York Film Critics Series (NYFCS) in a special partnership with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present a unique movie experience celebrating the 40th Anniversary of National Lampoon's Animal House on Friday February 16th, 2018 at 8pm. The iconic Animal House movie starring John Belushi, Tim Matheson , Peter Riegert, Karen Allen, Thomas Hulce, Stephen Furst, and Donald Sutherland which is a direct spin-off from National Lampoon about a misfit group of fraternity members who challenge the authority of the dean of Faber College.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Peter Riegert been in?
Peter Riegert has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Peter Riegert been in?
Peter Riegert has not appeared in the West End.
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