Peter Jacobson
ActingAbout Peter Jacobson
Peter Jacobson (born March 24, 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Dr. Chris Taub on the Fox medical drama series House. He also starred on the USA Network science fiction drama Colony as former Proxy Snyder.
Peter Jacobson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Peter Jacobson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Peter Jacobson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Peter Jacobson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Hour After Westerly, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Peter Jacobson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Jacobson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Peter Jacobson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Christmas on Duty | Richard Birch | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Haul Out the Halloween | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Smile 2 | Morris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Fly Me to the Moon | Chuck Meadows | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up | Albert Melrose | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Haul Out the Holly | Albert Melrose | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Cozy Christmas Inn | Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Violet | Roger Vale | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Goldfinch | Mr. Silver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Before You Know It | Michael (Producer) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Limbo | Belial | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Hour After Westerly | Davis Harwell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Paterno | David Newhouse | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Catfight | Carl | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Better Living Through Chemistry | Dr. Roth | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Brightest Star | Dr. Lambert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | White House Down | Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | And They're Off | Sebastian McKay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Cars 2 | Acer (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Prep & Landing | Waterkotte (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | What Just Happened | Cal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Midnight Meat Train | Otto | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Transformers | Mr. Hosney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Purple Violets | Monroe - Real estate agent | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Memory Thief | Mr. Freeman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Inside the Lost Room | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Failure to Launch | Boatyard Couple | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Domino | Burke Beckett | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Good Night, and Good Luck. | Jimmy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Strip Search | John Scanlon | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Path to War | Adam Yarmolinsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pipe Dream | Arnie | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Showtime | Brad Slocum | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Get Well Soon | Nathan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | 61* | Artie Green | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cradle Will Rock | Silvano - Uncle | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hit and Runway | Elliot Springer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | Neil Jacobs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Price Above Rubies | Schnuel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Great Expectations | Man on Phone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | As Good as It Gets | Man at Table | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deconstructing Harry | Goldberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Conspiracy Theory | Surveillance Operator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Commandments | Banker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Private Parts | Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dear Diary | Hal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ed's Next Move | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jeffrey | Man #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | It Could Happen to You | Television Reporter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dead Solid Perfect | Self | Average | Similar → |
Peter Jacobson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Jacobson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Jacobson is "The Hour After Westerly" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Peter Jacobson acted in?
Peter Jacobson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Jacobson?
Other notable films include "As Good as It Gets", "Deconstructing Harry", and "Good Night, and Good Luck.".