Occupation Actor Books The Past is Human Education Yale School of Drama | Role Actor Name Peter White | |
Movies The Boys in the Band, Passport to Paris, Though None Go with Me, Diary of a Hitman, Mr Wrong Similar People Michelle Monaghan, Alan Metter, William Friedkin, Armand Mastroianni, Roy London | ||
Peter White (born October 10, 1937) is an American actor.
White was born in New York City, New York and studied acting at the prestigious Yale School of Drama. In 1968, White received critical acclaim for his role as Alan McCarthy in off-Broadway's The Boys in the Band. White, and the rest of the original cast, appeared in the 1970 film version, directed by William Friedkin. He played Director of Central Intelligence John A. McCone in the film Thirteen Days.
Among White's many television credits are appearances on The Feather and Father Gang, Ally McBeal, The West Wing, Dallas, The Colbys, a recurring co-starring role as Dr. Thomas Reed on the television series Sisters and playing the role of Lincoln 'Linc' Tyler off and on for over thirty years on the soap opera All My Children.
In 2010 White appeared in filmmaker Crayton Robey's making-of The Boys in the Band documentary Making the Boys.
Filmography
Actor
2016
Punching Henry as
Phil
2008
Saving Grace (TV Series) as
Mr. Williams
- Have a Seat, Earl (2008) - Mr. Williams
2007
South of Pico as
Mr. Rush
2007
Cold Case (TV Series) as
JP Valentine '07
- Devil Music (2007) - JP Valentine '07
2006
Though None Go with Me (TV Movie) as
Ben Phillips
1976
All My Children (TV Series) as
Lincoln Tyler / Linc Tyler
2005
See Arnold Run (TV Movie) as
Bob White
2004
First Daughter as
College Dean
2004
The D.A. (TV Series) as
Dr. Jon Malcolm
- The People vs. Oliver C. Handley (2004) - Dr. Jon Malcolm
2001
Strong Medicine (TV Series) as
Dr. Soames
- Misdiagnosis Murder (2003) - Dr. Soames
- Black 'n' Flu (2001)
2003
Mister Sterling (TV Series)
- Final Passage (2003)
2003
Miracles (TV Series) as
Monsignor Androtti
- The Ferguson Syndrome (2003) - Monsignor Androtti (uncredited)
2002
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Robert Irvin / Mr. Irvin
- Gypsy Woe's Me (2002) - Robert Irvin
- A Little Dad'll Do Ya (2002) - Mr. Irvin
2000
Thirteen Days as
John McCone
2000
JAG (TV Series) as
Admiral Spencer
- A Separate Peace: Part 2 (2000) - Admiral Spencer
2000
The West Wing (TV Series) as
Mr. Gage
- In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part II (2000) - Mr. Gage
- In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part I (2000) - Mr. Gage
1999
Passport to Paris (Video) as
Grandpa Edward
1999
The X-Files (TV Series) as
Gene Gogolak
- Arcadia (1999) - Gene Gogolak
1999
Ally McBeal (TV Series) as
Senator Harold Watkins
- Sex, Lies and Politics (1999) - Senator Harold Watkins
1998
Armageddon as
Secretary of Defense
1998
Profiler (TV Series) as
Charles Waters
- Ties That Bind (1998) - Charles Waters
- Victims of Victims (1998) - Charles Waters
1997
Flubber as
Mr. Sylvan (uncredited)
1997
Mad About You (TV Series) as
Judge Chuffa
- Uncle Phil and the Coupons (1997) - Judge Chuffa
1997
Weapons of Mass Distraction (TV Movie) as
Sen. Norman Barrish
1996
Mother as
Charles
1991
Sisters (TV Series) as
Dr. Thomas Reed
- Dreamcatcher (1996) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- A Lullaby to My Father (1995) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Blinders (1994) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Bombshell (1994) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Lock and Key (1994) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Blood Is Thicker Than Water (1994) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Up to His Old Tricks (1994) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Out of the Ashes (1993) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Different (1993) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Mirror, Mirror (1993) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Teach Your Children Well (1992) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- A Matter of Life and Death (1992) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- Georgie Through the Looking Glass (1991) - Dr. Thomas Reed
- A Kiss Is Still a Kiss (1991) - Dr. Thomas Reed
1996
Mr. Wrong as
Mr. Alston
1995
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) as
Mason Logan
- Unwilling Witness (1995) - Mason Logan
1995
The Naked Truth (TV Series) as
Mr. Hillerman
- Bald Star in Hot Oil Fest! (1995) - Mr. Hillerman
1994
Voices from Within (TV Movie) as
Frank Carson
1994
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series) as
Ambassador Sharat
- Armageddon Game (1994) - Ambassador Sharat
1993
Dave as
Secretary of Commerce
1992
Life Goes On (TV Series) as
Kenny Stollmark, Sr.
- Consenting Adults (1992) - Kenny Stollmark, Sr.
- More Than Friends (1992) - Kenny Stollmark, Sr.
1992
Pros and Cons (TV Series) as
Terrence Morgan
- The Ex Spots the Mark (1992) - Terrence Morgan
1991
The New Lassie (TV Series) as
Garrett
- Hit and Run (1991) - Garrett
1991
Diary of a Hitman as
Man in Garage
1984
Dallas (TV Series) as
Breslin / Ellis Newton - Banker
- Designing Women (1991) - Breslin
- Lock, Stock and Jock (1991) - Breslin
- The Odessa File (1990) - Breslin
- Heart and Soul (1990) - Breslin
- Tunnel of Love (1990) - Breslin
- Fools Rush In (1984) - Ellis Newton - Banker
1987
Hunter (TV Series) as
Judge Donald Graber / Dr. Dave Panghurst
- A Snitch'll Break Your Heart (1990) - Judge Donald Graber
- Shades (1987) - Dr. Dave Panghurst
1990
Monsters (TV Series) as
Paul
- Refugee (1990) - Paul
1990
Daughter of the Streets (TV Movie) as
Herb
1989
Who's the Boss? (TV Series) as
Donald Crenshaw
- Party Double (1989) - Donald Crenshaw
1989
Hooperman (TV Series) as
Stark
- Look Homeward, Dirtbag (1989) - Stark
1988
Designing Women (TV Series) as
Newscaster
- The Candidate (1988) - Newscaster
1988
Amen (TV Series) as
Mr. Lesser
- Get 'Em Up, Scout (1988) - Mr. Lesser
1988
Superboy (TV Series) as
Professor Thomas Lang
- The Jewel of Techacal (1988) - Professor Thomas Lang
1988
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Stanley Silverman
- Open Heart Perjury (1988) - Stanley Silverman
1988
The Law and Harry McGraw (TV Series)
- Harry Does the Hustle (1988)
1985
The Colbys (TV Series) as
Arthur Cates
- Reaching Out (1986) - Arthur Cates
- Sanctuary (1986) - Arthur Cates
- And Baby Makes Four (1986) - Arthur Cates
- Deceptions (1986) - Arthur Cates
- Bloodlines (1986) - Arthur Cates
- The Gala (1986) - Arthur Cates
- No Exit (1986) - Arthur Cates
- The Gathering Storm (1986) - Arthur Cates
- My Father's House (1986) - Arthur Cates
- Burden of Proof (1986) - Arthur Cates
- The Trial (1986) - Arthur Cates
- Fallon's Choice (1986) - Arthur Cates
- The Pact (1986) - Arthur Cates
- Thursday's Child (1986) - Arthur Cates
- The Turning Point (1986) - Arthur Cates
- The Family Album (1985) - Arthur Cates
1986
Matlock (TV Series) as
Atty. Harvey Ravanelle
- Diary of a Perfect Murder (1986) - Atty. Harvey Ravanelle
1985
Scarecrow and Mrs. King (TV Series) as
Darrell Robison
- Sour Grapes (1985) - Darrell Robison
1985
Crazy Like a Fox (TV Series) as
Russ Cramer
- Murder Is a Two Stroke Penalty (1985) - Russ Cramer
1985
The Paper Chase (TV Series) as
Paul Woods
- Lasting Impressions (1985) - Paul Woods
- Decisions: Part 2 (1985) - Paul Woods
- Decisions: Part 1 (1985) - Paul Woods
1985
Cover Up (TV Series) as
Mark Jessup
- Rules to Die By (1985) - Mark Jessup
1985
The Execution (TV Movie) as
Gil Spahn
1984
Hardcastle and McCormick (TV Series) as
Senator Evan Crocker
- Never My Love (1984) - Senator Evan Crocker
1984
Simon & Simon (TV Series) as
Chef Sebastian / Neil Loosma
- A Little Wine with Murder? (1984) - Chef Sebastian
- The Wrong Stuff (1984) - Neil Loosma
1984
Sins of the Past (TV Movie) as
Peter Halloran
1984
Knots Landing (TV Series) as
Pearson
- Silent Missions (1984) - Pearson
- High Ideals (1984) - Pearson
1984
Legmen (TV Series) as
Allen Drewry
- Knight at Casanova's (1984) - Allen Drewry
1983
Dynasty (TV Series) as
Bill Rockwell
- Seizure (1984) - Bill Rockwell
- Tracy (1983) - Bill Rockwell
1983
Boone (TV Series) as
Dr. Brickman
- The Trial (1983) - Dr. Brickman
1983
I Want to Live (TV Movie) as
Judge Charles Fricke
1983
Hart to Hart (TV Series) as
Customs Inspector Camden
- Pounding Harts (1983) - Customs Inspector Camden
1982
Insight (TV Series) as
Mr. Gold
- The White Star Garage (1982) - Mr. Gold
1982
Gavilan (TV Series) as
Campbell
- Best Friend Money Can Buy (1982) - Campbell
1982
The Jeffersons (TV Series) as
Gregory Graham
- Poetic Justice (1982) - Gregory Graham
1982
Falcon Crest (TV Series) as
Eric Kenderson
- United We Stand- (1982) - Eric Kenderson
- Confrontations (1982) - Eric Kenderson
1982
Eleanor, First Lady of the World (TV Movie) as
1982
Between Two Brothers (TV Movie) as
Alex Brock
1981
The Greatest American Hero (TV Series) as
Yuri Semenenko / Simpson
- Reseda Rose (1981) - Yuri Semenenko / Simpson
1981
Hill Street Blues (TV Series) as
Minister
- Fecund Hand Rose (1981) - Minister
1977
The Feather and Father Gang (TV Series) as
Steve
- The Big Frame (1977) - Steve
1973
Blade as
Freund
1973
Cannon (TV Series) as
Dirk Allwin
- Dead Lady's Tears (1973) - Dirk Allwin
1972
Banyon (TV Series) as
Ross Vincent
- The Decent Thing to Do (1972) - Ross Vincent
1971
Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (TV Series) as
Dr. Sanford Hiller #2 (1971)
1971
Dan August (TV Series) as
Jeremy Jackson
- Bullet for a Hero (1971) - Jeremy Jackson
1971
The Pursuit of Happiness as
Terence Lawrence
1970
The Bold Ones: The Senator (TV Series) as
Howard Eager
- Power Play (1970) - Howard Eager
1970
The Boys in the Band as
Alan McCarthy
1968
N.Y.P.D. (TV Series) as
Russell
- The Peep Freak (1968) - Russell
1954
The Secret Storm (TV Series) as
Jerry Ames #5 (1965-1966)
Self
2022
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Sharat Deep Space Nine
- The Stars Above (2022) - Self - Sharat Deep Space Nine
2019
That Guy... Who Was In That Thing 3: Trek Stars (TV Movie) as
Self
2011
Making the Boys (Documentary) as
Self - Actor, The Boys in the Band / Alan McCarthy
2009
Violinas (Documentary short)
1970
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 21 August 1970 (1970) - Self
Archive Footage
1980
Dan August: Murder, My Friend (TV Movie) as
Jeremy Jackson
References
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