Peter Riegert
Actor

Peter Riegert Net Worth

He has also written and directed several films, including Local Hero (1983) and King of the Corner (2004). He has been nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in Animal House.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Director, Writer
Birth Day April 11, 1947
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 76 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus
Alma mater The State University of New York (The University at Buffalo)
Occupation Actor, screenwriter, director
Years active 1975–present

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

Peter Riegert, a multi-talented individual renowned for his contributions to the entertainment industry, is anticipated to possess a net worth of $17 million by 2024. Hailing from the United States, Riegert has excelled in various creative roles, including acting, directing, and writing. His diverse skill set and undeniable talent have allowed him to leave an indelible mark on the entertainment world. With such a substantial net worth, Peter Riegert is undoubtedly recognized as a prominent figure within the industry.

Biography/Timeline

1964

Riegert was born in The Bronx, the son of Lucille, a piano Teacher, and Milton Riegert, a food wholesaler. Riegert grew up in Hartsdale, New York, and was raised in a nonobservant Jewish household. He graduated from Ardsley High School in 1964 and later from the University at Buffalo. He worked at a number of jobs, including teaching, waiting tables, and social worker before settling on acting as a career.

2001

On television, he had a recurring role as crooked New Jersey State Assemblyman Ronald Zellman in seasons three and four of the HBO series The Sopranos (2001–2002), appeared as George Moore in the first season of the FX series Damages (2007) and portrayed Seth Green's father in the comedy series Dads (2013–2014). He had earlier been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in the HBO film Barbarians at the Gate (1993).

2004

Riegert directed and co-wrote King of the Corner, a 2004 film featured at the Newport Film Festival. It stars Peter Riegert and Isabella Rossellini, and includes Eric Bogosian, Dominic Chianese, Beverly D'Angelo and Rita Moreno.

2008

Riegert narrated the audiobook of Michael Chabon's The Yiddish Policemen's Union, which was nominated for a 2008 Audie Award in literary fiction. He narrated the audiobook of The Voyage of the Narwhal, a mid-19th century romance with the Arctic, and also read the stories of Raymond Carver.

2011

Riegert made his television debut in two episodes of M*A*S*H. He has also portrayed New Jersey State Assemblyman Ronald Zellman in The Sopranos and defense attorney Chauncey Zeirko in multiple episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He starred opposite former girlfriend Bette Midler in the television adaptation of Gypsy and was featured in the HBO drama Barbarians at the Gate (which earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special), the final episode of Seinfeld as the President of NBC and the television movie Back When We Were Grownups, and he voiced the character of Max Weinstein in the controversial episode "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein" of Family Guy. Riegert guest starred in a Season 2 episode of Leverage as corrupt Lawyer Peter Blanchard. In 2011, Riegert began a multi-episode arc on One Tree Hill as August Kellerman, Nathan's unforgiving college professor. Riegert appeared as the character George Moore in Season 1 of Damages. He also appears in a recurring role of Judge Harvey Winter in CBS's The Good Wife. He appeared in Dads as David Sachs, the father of Eli Sachs, played by Seth Green. Riegert also appears in Season 3 of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. More recently, he made a multi-episode guest appearance on Season 2 of the Netflix show, "Disjointed".

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