Biography

Peter Riegert was born on April 11, 1947 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and director, known for The Mask (1994), National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) and Local Hero (1983). He has been married to Cornelia Read since April 23, 2019.

Laidback, Affable or else Strong-willeed and Determined Characters (sometimes both at once)

High, nasal voice with a thick New York accent

Former boyfriend of Bette Midler; they lived together in the 1970s. He played perennial boyfriend Herbie to Midler's Mama Rose in "Gypsy" in the 1993 made-for-TV film version of the hit Broadway musical.

Once was a school teacher teaching eighth grade.

Made his professional debut playing Chico Marx in "Minnie's Boys," the musical based on The Marx Brothers.

It never occurs to me that acting with a superstar is something to worry about. I figure the bigger, the better, because more will be demanded of me.