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Peter Horton
Actor · Director · Producer· Bellevue, Washington, USA
Peter Horton, born on August 20, 1953, is an American actor and director best known for his portrayal of Prof. Gary Shepherd in the critically acclaimed television series Thirtysomething, which aired from 1987 to 1991. His nuanced depiction of a middle-aged academic navigating the complexities of life and relationships earned him recognition in the television industry. Beyond his acting career, Horton has also directed episodes, contributing to the show's acclaimed narrative depth and character development.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
28 credits across 4 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | New Amsterdam | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2015 | American Odyssey | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2007 | Dirty Sexy Money | Producer | TV |
| 2004 | The Dust Factory | Lionel | Film |
| 2004 | Harvesting Horror: Children of the Corn | (archival footage) | Film |
| 2003 | Thoughtcrimes | Dr. Michael Welles | Film |
| 2000 | The Geena Davis Show | Max Ryan | TV |
| 1998 | Brimstone | Ezekiel Stone | TV |
| 1998 | T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous | Dr. Donald Hayden | Film |
| 1998 | Brimstone | Producer | TV |
| 1997 | The End of Violence | Brian | Film |
| 1997 | Gun | TV | |
| 1997 | Into Thin Air: Death on Everest | Scott Fischer | Film |
| 1997 | Gun | Director | TV |
| 1996 | 2 Days in the Valley | Roy Foxx | Film |
| 1995 | The Cure | Director | Film |
| 1994 | Children of the Dark | Jim Harrison | Film |
| 1992 | Singles | Jamie | Film |
| 1990 | Side Out | Zack Barnes | Film |
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon | Harry (segment "Hospital") | Film |
| 1987 | thirtysomething | Gary Shepherd | TV |
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon | Director | Film |
| 1986 | Where the River Runs Black | Father Mahoney | Film |
| 1985 | One Too Many | Director | Film |
| 1984 | Children of the Corn | Burton Stanton | Film |
| 1982 | Split Image | Jacob | Film |
| 1981 | Miracle on Ice | Jack O'Callahan | Film |
| 1980 | Fade to Black | Joey | Film |
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