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Peter Gallagher(I)

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Peter Killian Gallagher is an American actor. Since 1980, he has played roles in numerous Hollywood films. He is best known for starring as Sandy Cohen in the television drama series The O.C. from 2003 to 2007, recurring roles such as Deputy Chief William Dodds on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Stacey Koons on the Showtime comedy-drama Californication, and Nick on the Netflix series Grace & Frankie. He also played CIA Director of Clandestine Services (DCS) Arthur Campbell on Covert Affairs.
BornAugust 19, 1955
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Peter Gallagher and Jacqueline Obradors in Palm Springs (2020)
Peter Gallagher in Peter Gallagher/J.R. Ramirez/Taye Diggs/Rumer Willis (2020)
Peter Gallagher in The Idolmaker (1980)
Daryl Hannah, Peter Gallagher, and Valérie Quennessen in Summer Lovers (1982)
Jane Fonda and Peter Gallagher in Grace and Frankie (2015)
Paul Sorvino and Peter Gallagher in Perfume (2001)
Paul Sorvino and Peter Gallagher in Perfume (2001)
Peter Gallagher in The O.C.: Obsess Completely (2004)
Peter Gallagher in The O.C.: Obsess Completely (2004)
Peter Gallagher and Maureen McCormick in The Idolmaker (1980)
Laura San Giacomo and Peter Gallagher in Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989)
Peter Gallagher in Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989)

Known for

Kevin Spacey, Thora Birch, Mena Suvari, and Wes Bentley in American Beauty (1999)
American Beauty
8.4
  • Buddy Kane
  • 1999
Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)
The O.C.
7.5
TV Series
  • Sandy Cohen
Adam Sandler and John Turturro in Mr. Deeds (2002)
Mr. Deeds
5.8
  • Chuck Cedar
  • 2002
Cher and Christina Aguilera in Burlesque (2010)
Burlesque
6.4
  • Vince
  • 2010

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  • Kate Hudson and Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told (2019)
    Truth Be Told
  • Paul Reiser, Judy Greer, Johnny Knoxville, Calum Worthy, Keegan-Michael Key, Rachel Bloom, and Krista Marie Yu in Reboot (2022)
    Reboot
  • Grace and Frankie (2015)
    Grace and Frankie
  • James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
    Grey's Anatomy
  • Holly Hunter, Ted Danson, Bobby Moynihan, Kyla Kenedy, Mike Cabellon, and Vella Lovell in Mr. Mayor (2021)
    Mr. Mayor
    • (uncredited)
  • The Owl House (2020)
    The Owl House
    • (voice)
  • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021)
    Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
  • Peter Gallagher, Bruce Campbell, Eloise Mumford, and Brett Dalton in One December Night (2021)
    One December Night
  • The Guilty (2021)
    The Guilty
  • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020)
    Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
  • Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti in Palm Springs (2020)
    Palm Springs
  • Main Justice
  • Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
  • The Little Mermaid (1989)
    The Little Mermaid: An Immersive Live-to-Film Concert Experience
  • Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Josephine Langford in After (2019)
    After

Writer

  • The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez (1991)
    The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez

Soundtrack

  • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021)
    Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
    • (uncredited)
  • Peter Gallagher, Bruce Campbell, Eloise Mumford, and Brett Dalton in One December Night (2021)
    One December Night
  • Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020)
    Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
    • (uncredited) ...
  • Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti in Palm Springs (2020)
    Palm Springs
  • The 69th Annual Tony Awards (2015)
    The 69th Annual Tony Awards
  • The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina (2002)
    The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina
  • The 56th Annual Tony Awards
  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
  • Paul Newman, Tim Robbins, and Jennifer Jason Leigh in The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
    The Hudsucker Proxy
  • Daryl Hannah, Peter Gallagher, and Valérie Quennessen in Summer Lovers (1982)
    Summer Lovers
  • Ray Sharkey in The Idolmaker (1980)
    The Idolmaker

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Peter Gallagher: 25 years in 10 minutes (1980-2005)
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Peter Gallagher: 25 years in 10 minutes (1980-2005)
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While You Were Sleeping
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    • August 19, 1955
    • New York City, New York, USA
    • May 7, 1983 - present (2 children)
    • Kathryn Gallagher
  • Other works
    Starred as Sky Masterson in "Guys and Dolls" at the Martin Beck Theatre, on Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
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    • 2 Interviews
    • 11 Articles
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

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    Sandy Cohen, Gallagher's character on The O.C. (2003), was ranked #25 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
  • Quotes
    If I have a choice between a nice, bland hero or a really interesting, detestable character, I'd rather do the detestable one. Good guys can be pretty boring. I love playing characters who celebrate the power and joy and beauty of greed. As the bad guy, you have less moral and behavioral restrictions. There's no burden of being liked. It's real freedom for the actor.
    • His thick eyebrows

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