Peter Riegert

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Characters played by Peter Riegert

Mitch Kellaway — The Mask (1994)

Determined but often outsmarted detective relentlessly pursuing the Mask across both films.

"Mac" MacIntyre — Local Hero (1983)

"Mac" MacIntyre is an ambitious Knox Oil and Gas executive from Houston, chosen to lead the purchase of Ferness because of his Scottish-sounding surname. He works with Danny Oldsen, negotiates with Ben Knox, and becomes increasingly conflicted as he grows attached to the village he is expected to destroy.

Jason Cooper ("Growing Yourself") — National Lampoon's Movie Madness (1982)

Jason tells his wife, Susan, that she must leave so they can each discover who they are, arguing that growing apart matters more than staying happily together. After she leaves, he takes over the household chores and struggles to care for their children. His ideas about personal growth also shape his conversation with Liza.

Sam — Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979)

Sam is Charles's unemployed best friend, temporarily staying with him and increasingly concerned about Charles's obsessive behavior. He accompanies Charles to Laura's home under a false romantic pretext, helps him enter the situation, and witnesses the confrontation that ultimately exposes Charles's continuing love for Laura.

Mel Feynman — Infinity (1996)

Richard's father, who introduces him to scientific inspiration and the natural world in the woods during 1924, shaping the young Richard's intellectual curiosity.

Robert Benham — A Shock to the System (1990)

Graham's obnoxious younger rival who receives the promotion over him. Graham booby-traps Benham's boat by tampering with a natural gas tank and taping matches to the door, causing a massive explosion that kills Benham and his subordinate Henry Park.

Herbie Sommers — Gypsy (1994)

An agent who assists Rose in securing prestigious performance bookings on the Orpheum Circuit for the Hovick sisters.

Zeb — Back When We Were Grownups (2004)

Zeb is someone Rebecca speaks with about her plans for herself. She tells him that she intends to read serious books and join a gym, expressing an effort to focus on her own interests amid the demands of her family life.

Steve — Coldblooded (1995)

An experienced hitman tasked with training Cosmo. He suffers from severe alcoholism and guilt over past kills, which leads to operational mistakes. He reveals the only way out of the organization is to kill Gordon and John.

Lou Levov — American Pastoral (2016)

Swede's father and a successful glovemaking magnate. Initially skeptical of his son's marriage to Catholic Dawn Dwyer due to religious differences, he is eventually convinced by her strength and honesty to approve the union.

Eric McMurkin — Americathon (1979)

A young television consultant hired by President Roosevelt to help produce a national raffle. He later pivots the strategy to a national telethon as the only viable way to raise enough money to prevent national bankruptcy.

Sam Posner — Crossing Delancey (1988)

Sam is an honest, caring pickle-business owner whom Isabelle's grandmother's matchmaker introduces to her. Isabelle initially looks down on him, but learns he respects her as a fellow businessperson and had admired her for years. Though he briefly dates Marilyn, he and Isabelle ultimately agree to meet and become a couple.

Career Overview

Peter Riegert has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Mask with 1 titles. Signature works include The Mask, Local Hero, National Lampoon's Movie Madness. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
79
Birth Date
1947-04-11
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1339019), public domain (CC0).