Peter Keleghan
| Peter Keleghan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 16, 1959 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Spouse(s) | Leah Pinsent |
Peter Keleghan (born September 16, 1959) is a Canadian actor, perhaps best known for portraying Ben Bellow in the comedy series 18 to Life, for portraying Clark Claxton, Sr. in the comedy series Billable Hours, and for portraying Ranger Gord in The Red Green Show.
Life and career
Keleghan's best-known roles have been film industry CEO Alan Roy on Made in Canada, low-IQ news anchor Jim Walcott on The Newsroom, and Ranger Gord on The Red Green Show. He also had a role in the Canadian film Ginger Snaps, and was one of two actors who played George Costanza's nemesis Lloyd Braun on Seinfeld. He voices Scaredy Bat, a character in the series Ruby Gloom. He also appeared in the 1995 film Picture Perfect. He is the actor in the RBC Avion card TV commercials. Keleghan also appeared in a season 4 episode of Queer as Folk as fundraising organizer Jeffrey Pendergrass.
Keleghan starred in the CBC show 18 to Life, which premiered January 2010 and ended in 2011. He also appeared in the 2010 film GravyTrain. He currently has a role on the Canadian show Murdoch Mysteries as special Agent Terrence Myers.[1]
Peter earned his BA in English Drama from York University in Toronto, Ontario.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Screwballs | Rick McKay | |
| 1986 | The Comedy Mill | (1986 - 1991) | |
| 1989 | In Opposition | Tom Sheridan | |
| 1992 | Cheers | Kirby | Two episodes |
| 1993 | The Red Green Show | Ranger Gord | Recurring (1993-2001) |
| Seinfeld | Lloyd Braun | "The Non-Fat Yogurt" | |
| 1994 | Viper | Arnie Nevelson | |
| 1995 | Picture Perfect | Agent Sloan | |
| 1996 | Goosebumps | Jeffery Burton | "Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes" |
| 1996 | Forever Knight | Gefford Weintroff | |
| The Newsroom | Jim Walcott | Recurring (1996-2005) | |
| 1997 | Ned's Newt | Eric "Dad" Flemkin | Voice |
| 1998 | Made in Canada | Alan Roy, CEO | (1998–2003) |
| 2000 | Ginger Snaps | Mr. Wayne | |
| 2003 | Eloise at the Plaza | Mr. Nye | |
| 2005 | Slings & Arrows | Mr. Archer | Five episodes (2005 - 2006) |
| 2006 | Ruby Gloom | Scardey Bat | Voice (2006 - 2007) |
| Niagara Motel | Henry | ||
| 2008 | Murdoch Mysteries | Terrence Meyers | Recurring (2008 -) |
| Coopers' Camera a.k.a Coopers' Christmas | Tim Cooper | ||
| 2009 | Willa's Wild Life | Dad | Voice |
| Leslie, My Name Is Evil | Walter | ||
| 2010 | 18 to Life | Ben Bellow | Main role |
| GravyTrain | Houston GravyTrain, Sr. | ||
| 2012 | Saving Hope | Randall Crane | Recurring (2012 - 2014) |
| 2013 | Sex After Kids | Sean | |
| 2014 | The Best Laid Plans | Eric Cameron | |
| 2015 | Suits | Avery McKernon |
References
- ↑ "What I'm watching: Peter Keleghan". theglobeandmail.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ↑ "Peter Keleghan". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 27 August 2014.