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Penny Peyser

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Penny Peyser
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Penny Peyser was born in Irvington, New York, USA. Penny is an actor and writer, known for The In-Laws (1979), Crazy Like a Fox (1984) and Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976). Penny has been married to Doug McIntyre since 6 July 2002. Penny was previously married to David Brady and James Carroll Jordan.
BornFebruary 9
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BornFebruary 9
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    Known for

    Alan Arkin and Peter Falk in The In-Laws (1979)
    The In-Laws
    7.3
    • Barbara Kornpett
    • 1979
    John Rubinstein and Jack Warden in Crazy Like a Fox (1984)
    Crazy Like a Fox
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Cindy Fox
    Nick Nolte and Peter Strauss in Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976)
    Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Ramona
    • Ramona Scott
    Harrison Ford and Gene Wilder in The Frisco Kid (1979)
    The Frisco Kid
    6.4
    • Rosalie
    • 1979

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Angela Bassett, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kenneth Choi, Aisha Hinds, Oliver Stark, and Ryan Guzman in 9-1-1 (2018)
      9-1-1
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Older Woman
      • 2022
    • Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)
      NCIS
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Judge Susan Delphy
      • 2017
    • Scott Grimes, Penny Johnson Jerald, Seth MacFarlane, Peter Macon, Adrianne Palicki, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, and Halston Sage in The Orville (2017)
      The Orville
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Customer
      • 2017
    • William H. Macy, Steve Howey, Cameron Monaghan, Shanola Hampton, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, and Emma Kenney in Shameless (2011)
      Shameless
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Lois Coyle
      • 2016
    • The Divorce Party (2014)
      The Divorce Party
      7.2
      • Carol
      • 2014
    • Simon Baker in The Mentalist (2008)
      The Mentalist
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Linda Dubin
      • Laura Dubin
      • Female Lawyer
      • 2012–2014
    • Snap
      Short
      • Mrs. Jacobs
      • 2013
    • Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic in Castle (2009)
      Castle
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Albrook
      • 2013
    • Mark Hamill in Criminal Minds (2005)
      Criminal Minds
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Dr. Linda Merrill
      • 2012
    • Finola Hughes, Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Genie Francis, Laura Wright, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, Josh Kelly, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, and Tabyana Ali in General Hospital (1963)
      General Hospital
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Realtor (uncredited)
      • 2010
    • Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben, Natalia Cigliuti, Jane Kaczmarek, J. August Richards, Melissa Sagemiller, and Jonathan Scarfe in Raising the Bar (2008)
      Raising the Bar
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Diana Ramsay
      • 2009
    • Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell, Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Catherine Hicks, Mackenzie Rosman, and Happy in 7th Heaven (1996)
      7th Heaven
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Dr. LaRoe
      • 1998
    • Michael Dudikoff and Tone Loc in Freedom Strike (1998)
      Freedom Strike
      3.7
      • Linda
      • 1998
    • Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
      Walker, Texas Ranger
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Dr. Vera Haines
      • 1997
    • Clara Bryant, Bill Fagerbakke, Adam Wylie, and Mario Yedidia in Under Wraps (1997)
      Under Wraps
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Amy's Mom
      • 1997

    Writer

    • Stillpoint (2015)
      Stillpoint
      • writer
      • 2015
    • Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon (2008)
      Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
      8.1
      • writer
      • written by
      • 2008

    Producer

    • Stillpoint (2015)
      Stillpoint
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon (2008)
      Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
      8.1
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2008

    Verified affiliations

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    Videos6

    The Mentalist
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    The Mentalist
    Shameless
    Demo Reel 0:51
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    Shameless
    Castle
    Demo Reel 0:54
    Castle
    The Divorce Party
    Demo Reel 1:37
    The Divorce Party
    RAISING THE BAR
    Demo Reel 0:59
    RAISING THE BAR
    Criminal Minds
    Demo Reel 0:55
    Criminal Minds

    Personal details

    • Official site
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    • Born
      • February 9
      • Irvington, New York, USA
    • Spouses
        Doug McIntyreJuly 6, 2002 - present
    • Children
        James Buckly 'Buck' Jordan
    • Parents
        Peter Asher Peyser
    • Relatives
      • John Peyser(Aunt or Uncle)
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Interviews
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Pictorial

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Her father, Peter Peyser, was a U.S. Congressman from Westchester County, New York during the 1970s and early 1980s.

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