Peter MacNicol

Peter MacNicol

71 · Born: Apr 10, 1954

2015
2013
2012
2011
2007

Personal Details

BornApr 10, 1954 Dallas, Texas, USA

Biography

Peter MacNicol is a renowned American actor, whose illustrious career in the world of theatre and film has spanned numerous decades. His impressive Broadway debut in the play "Crimes of the Heart" in 1981 earned him a Theatre World Award, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

Throughout his extensive filmography, MacNicol has brought a wide range of characters to life, showcasing his remarkable versatility as an actor. One of his earliest notable roles was that of Galen in the 1981 fantasy film "Dragonslayer", a performance that hinted at the incredible range he would go on to display in his future projects.

In 1982, MacNicol starred as Stingo in the critically acclaimed drama "Sophie's Choice", a role that further solidified his reputation as a talented and nuanced actor. He would go on to appear in a number of successful films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including the popular comedy "Ghostbusters II" (1989),in which he played the memorable character of Janosz Poha.

In addition to his work in film, MacNicol has also made a significant impact in the world of television, with a number of notable roles in popular series such as "Designated Survivor" and "24".

Career

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2024
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2022
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2020
All Rise
All Rise as Albert Campbell
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2016
Veep
Veep as Jeff Kane
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2015
CSI: Cyber
CSI: Cyber as Simon Sifter
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2013
Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright
Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright as Dewey Ottman (voices)
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2012
Game Change
Game Change as Rick Davis
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Battleship
Battleship as Secretary of Defense
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2010
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Robert Stark
{"id":1178,"title":"The Spectacular Spider-Man","year":2008,"character":"Otto Octavius (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-spectacular-spider-man","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2lkkabgjeesg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2lkkabgjeesg.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
The Spectacular Spider-Man
The Spectacular Spider-Man as Otto Octavius (voice)
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2007
24
24 as Tom Lennox
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2006
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law as X the Eliminator (voice)
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2005
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Numb3rs
Numb3rs as Larry Fleinhardt
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2004
Breakin' All the Rules
Breakin' All the Rules as Philip Gascon
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The Batman
The Batman as Langstrom
{"id":13453,"title":"Mojave Moon","year":"2002","character":"Tire Repairman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mojave-moon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13453.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13453.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Mojave Moon
Mojave Moon as Tire Repairman
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Balto: Wolf Quest
Balto: Wolf Quest as Muru (voice)
{"id":6206,"title":"Recess: School's Out","year":"2001","character":"Fenwick (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/recess-schools-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6206.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6206.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Recess: School's Out
Recess: School's Out as Fenwick (voice)
{"id":54446,"title":"The Pooch and the Pauper","year":"2000","character":"Liberty (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-pooch-and-the-pauper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54446.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
The Pooch and the Pauper
The Pooch and the Pauper as Liberty (voice)
{"id":1642,"title":"Ally McBeal","year":2000,"character":"John Cage","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ally-mcbeal","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/35psqjic1kk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/35psqjic1kk0.jpg"},"released":1}
Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal as John Cage
{"id":6333,"title":"Baby Geniuses","year":"1999","character":"Dan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/baby-geniuses","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6333.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6333.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
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The Angry Beavers
The Angry Beavers as Kid Friendly
{"id":215410,"title":"Silencing Mary","year":"1998","character":"Lawrence Dixon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/silencing-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215410.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215410.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Silencing Mary
Silencing Mary as Lawrence Dixon
{"id":18583,"title":"The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue","year":"1998","character":"Narrator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-of-nimh-2-timmy-to-the-rescue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vss2oitv2po.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vss2oitv2po.jpg"},"released":1}
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1997
Bean
Bean as David Langley
{"id":57253,"title":"Abducted: A Father's Love","year":"1996","character":"Roy Dowd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/abducted-a-fathers-love-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57253.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57253.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
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1995
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1994
Roswell
Roswell as Lewis Rickett
{"id":8368,"title":"Radioland Murders","year":"1994","character":"Son Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/radioland-murders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2gavgb9ilua0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2gavgb9ilua0.jpg"},"released":1}
Radioland Murders
Radioland Murders as Son Writer
{"id":4783,"title":"Addams Family Values","year":"1993","character":"Gary Granger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/addams-family-values","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44i96b5eqf40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44i96b5eqf40.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Addams Family Values
Addams Family Values as Gary Granger
{"id":4839,"title":"HouseSitter","year":"1992","character":"Marty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/housesitter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mpjvlq7flp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4mpjvlq7flp0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
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{"id":9726,"title":"The Powers That Be","year":1992,"character":"Bradley Grist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-powers-that-be","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9726.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9726.jpg"},"released":1}
The Powers That Be
The Powers That Be as Bradley Grist
{"id":60171,"title":"By Dawn's Early Light","year":"1990","character":"Sedgwick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/by-dawns-early-light-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60171.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
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1989
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Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II as Dr. Janosz Poha
{"id":61806,"title":"Heat","year":"1986","character":"Cyrus Kinnick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heat-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61806.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61806.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Heat
Heat as Cyrus Kinnick
{"id":162175,"title":"Faerie Tale Theatre","year":"1984","character":"Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/faerie-tale-theatre-1984-4","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162175.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162175.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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1982
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1981