Peter MacNicol

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Characters played by Peter MacNicol

Larry Fleinhardt — Numb3rs (2005)

Assists the investigation team and Charlie with mathematical modeling and crime-solving efforts.

Otto Octavius — The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008)

Assists Tombstone and Norman Osborn in orchestrating the creation of various criminals to distract Spider-Man from interfering with the criminal empire.

Dr. Janosz Poha — Ghostbusters II (1989)

Museum curator possessed by Vigo.

The Invader — The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024)

An alien traveler who arrives alongside an asteroid and initially appears menacing, contaminating gum and capturing the protagonists. However, his true goal is protective: he uses the sentient gum to create a planetary bubble shield that will deflect the incoming asteroid, preserving Earth and its boba tea supply. He ultimately cooperates with the heroes to destroy the asteroid and save the planet.

Gary Granger — Addams Family Values (1993)

Camp counselor who befriends Pugsley during summer activities.

David Langley — Bean (1997)

Museum curator who hosts Mr. Bean in London and Los Angeles.

Thomas Renfield — Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)

A solicitor who becomes hypnotized into Dracula's slave after a business trip to Transylvania. Confined to an asylum, he is mind-controlled to help Dracula. He inadvertently kills the Count in a church fight and continues obeying Seward despite being told he is free.

Stingo — Sophie's Choice (1982)

Young author who moves to Brooklyn and befriends Sophie and Nathan. Uncovers their traumatic pasts, plans a life with Sophie, but is left devastated after their joint suicide. Later finishes his novel in Virginia.

Dan — Baby Geniuses (1999)

Daycare worker and Stan's brother, supports the babies' efforts.

Troopmaster — Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild (2005)

Scout leader, strict mentor, evaluates scouting skills.

Muru — Balto: Wolf Quest (2002)

Wise wolf elder in Aleu's journey.

Galen — Dragonslayer (1981)

Galen is Ulrich's young apprentice and the amulet's chosen successor. He travels to Urland, seals the dragon's lair, fights Tyrian, rescues Elspeth, and ultimately spreads Ulrich's ashes over the fiery lake. After destroying the amulet as instructed, he helps bring about the dragon's death and leaves with Valerian.

Career Overview

Peter MacNicol has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Stuart Little Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Battleship, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, Ghostbusters II. 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
73
Birth Date
1954-04-10
Birth Place
Dallas, Texas, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q299309), public domain (CC0).