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My Take
Peter Riegert is exactly the kind of character actor I treasure. He never had to carry a blockbuster on his name, yet Boon in Animal House, Mac in Local Hero, and the deadpan cop in The Mask all stick with you. A Buffalo-educated New Yorker who writes and directs as well as acts, he embodies the working craftsman rather than the celebrity. Born in 1947 and still active, he represents longevity earned through reliability, not hype. I find that far more interesting than fame; give me a dependable scene-stealer like Riegert over a flashy lead any day.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Riegert
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・リーガート
- Reading
- ぴーたー・りーがーと
- Born
- April 11, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / television actor / film actor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Ardsley High School
- University
- University at Buffalo
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Riegert born?
Born April 11, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Peter Riegert from?
Peter Riegert is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Peter Riegert do?
Peter Riegert works as screenwriter, film producer, television actor, film actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.