Peter Riegert
ActingAbout Peter Riegert
Peter Riegert (born April 11, 1947) is an American stage and screen actor, writer, and director. He notable film roles include Donald "Boon" Schoenstein in Animal House (1978), oil company executive "Mac" MacIntyre in Local Hero (1983), pickle store owner Sam Posner in Crossing Delancey (1988), and Lt. Mitch Kellaway in The Mask (1994). On television, he is best known for his portrayal of crooked New Jersey State Assemblyman Ronald Zellman on The Sopranos.
Peter Riegert Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Peter Riegert 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 Riegert's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Peter Riegert'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 Bojangles, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Peter Riegert Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Riegert's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Peter Riegert has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | American Pastoral | Lou Levov | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | At Middleton | Boneyard Sims | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sholem Aleichem: Laughing In The Darkness | Tevye | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | We Bought a Zoo | Delbert McGinty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Oka! | Dr. Maguire | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | White Irish Drinkers | Whitey | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Chosen One | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Animal House: The Inside Story | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Response | Colonel Jefferson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Starz Inside: In the Gutter | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Surrender, Dorothy | Mel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Back When We Were Grownups | Zeb | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | King of the Corner | Leo Spivak | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog | Larry | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bleacher Bums | Decker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bojangles | Marty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Traffic | Attorney Michael Adler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | In the Weeds | Barry | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Passion of Mind | Dr. Peters, the New York Psychiatrist | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jerry and Tom | Stanley | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hi-Life | Minor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion | Self - Boone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Baby Dance | Richard Luckman | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Face Down | Lt. Coop Cooper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Infinity | Mel Feynman | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Pie in the Sky | Dad Dunlap | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | An Element of Truth | Sidney Wiltz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Bleeding Hearts | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Coldblooded | Steve | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Infiltrator | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Mask | Mitch Kellaway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Gypsy | Herbie Sommers | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Barbarians at the Gate | Peter Cohen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Passed Away | Peter Syracusa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Utz | Marius Fisher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Oscar | Aldo | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Object of Beauty | Lawrence "Larry" Oates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Runestone | Capt. Gregory Fanducci | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Shock to the System | Robert Benham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Crossing Delancey | Sam Posner | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Stranger | Dr. Harris Kite | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Man in Love | Michael Pozner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | News at Eleven | Eric Ross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The City Girl | Tim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Le Grand Carnaval | Walter Giammanca, le boss américain | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Local Hero | "Mac" MacIntyre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Chilly Scenes of Winter | Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Americathon | Eric McMurkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Animal House | Donald 'Boon' Schoenstein | Hit | Similar → |
Peter Riegert - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Riegert?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Riegert is "Bojangles" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Peter Riegert acted in?
Peter Riegert has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Riegert?
Other notable films include "Traffic", "The Mask", and "Animal House".