Peter Boyle
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 18, 1935 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- December 12, 2006
- Active Years
- 1968–2025 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 115 credits in database
Biography
Peter Boyle was an American actor born on October 18, 1935, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for his roles in various films and television shows. Boyle's breakthrough performance was in the 1970 film Joe. He also appeared in Mel Brooks' film spoof Young Frankenstein, released in 1974. Additionally, Boyle guest-starred in the science-fiction drama The X-Files, for which he won an Emmy Award in 1996. Boyle's acting career spanned numerous roles in comedic and dramatic parts, earning him recognition in the industry.
Career overview
Peter Boyle was an American actor known for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. He began his career with a breakthrough performance in the 1970 film Joe. This performance led to praise and recognition in the industry.
Boyle's career spanned a wide range of genres and roles. He appeared in various films and television shows, showcasing his ability to adapt to different types of characters. One of his notable roles was in the 1974 film Young Frankenstein, a comedy spoof directed by Mel Brooks.
Boyle's work extended beyond film, with notable appearances in television shows. His guest-starring role in the science-fiction drama The X-Files earned him an Emmy Award in 1996.
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115 titles- Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
- AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star (2020) as Self
- Mel Brooks: Unwrapped (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) as Joe Curran (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Exporting Raymond (2011) as Self
- All Roads Lead Home (2008) as Poovey
- The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) as Father Time
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Mind of Mencia (2005)
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Tripping the Rift (2004)
- Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) as Old Man Wickles
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Santa Clause 2 (2002) as Father Time (uncredited)
- Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story (2002) as Howard Hanssen
- The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) as Rowland
- Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story (2002) as Howard Hanssen
- Monster's Ball (2001) as Buck Grotowski
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
- Making 'Taxi Driver' (1999) as Self
- The King of Queens (1998) as Frank Barone
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Doctor Dolittle (1998) as Calloway
- Species II (1998) as Dr. Herman Cromwell
- The View (1997) as Self
- That Darn Cat (1997) as Pa
- A Deadly Vision (1997) as Det. Salvatore DaVinci
- Everybody Loves Raymond (1996) as Frank Barone
- More Secrets of the X-Files (1996) as Self
- Sweet Evil (1996) as Jay Glass
- In the Lake of the Woods (1996) as Tony Carbo
- Milk & Money (1996) as Belted Galloway
- Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein (1996) as Frankenstein's Monster (archive footage)
- The Single Guy (1995) as Walter Eliot
- While You Were Sleeping (1995) as Ox Callaghan
- Born to Be Wild (1995) as Gus Charnley
- The Surgeon (1995) as Lt. McEllwaine
- The Santa Clause (1994) as Mr. Whittle
- The Shadow (1994) as Moe Shrevnitz
- Royce (1994) as Huggins
- Killer (1994) as George
- The X-Files (1993) as Clyde Bruckman
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Dan Breen
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Bill Church
- Cuentos de Borges (1993) as Erik Lonnrot
- Taking the Heat (1993) as Judge
- Malcolm X (1992) as Captain Green
- Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) as Chief Orman
- Nervous Ticks (1992) as Ron Rudman
- Death and the Compass (1992) as Lonnrot
- Solar Crisis (1992) as Arnold Teague
- In the Line of Duty: Street War (1992) as Det. Dan Reilly
- Kickboxer 2: The Road Back (1991) as Justin Maciah
- Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star (1991) as Self (archive footage)
- Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) as The Monster (archive footage)
- Men Of Respect (1990) as Matt Duffy
- 27 Wagons Full of Cotton (1990) as Jake
- Challenger (1990) as Roger Boisjoly
- The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story (1990) as Fred Ford
- Poochinski (1990) as Stanley Poochinski
- The Dream Team (1989) as Jack McDermott
- Speed Zone (1989) as Chief Edsel
- Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver North (1989) as Adm. John Poindexter
- Red Heat (1988) as Lou Donnelly
- Disaster at Silo 7 (1988) as Gen. Sanger
- The In Crowd (1988) as "Uncle Pete" Boyle
- Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) as Jimmy Malone
- Funny (1988) as Self
- Walker (1987) as Cornelius Vanderbilt
- Echoes in the Darkness (1987) as Sgt. Joe Van Nort
- Surrender (1987) as Jay
- Echoes in the Darkness (1987) as Sgt. Joe Vannort
- Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 (1987) as David Dellinger
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Lonnrot
- Joe Bash (1986)
- Turk 182! (1985) as Det. Ryan
- Johnny Dangerously (1984) as Dundee
- Group Madness (1983) as Self
- Yellowbeard (1983) as Moon
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Phillip Greenlow
- Hammett (1982) as Jimmy Ryan
- Outland (1981) as Mark Sheppard
- In God We Tru$t (1980) as Dr. Sebastian Melmoth
- Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) as Carl Lazlo, Esq.
- Hardcore (1979) as Andy Mast
- From Here to Eternity (1979) as Fatso Judson
- Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979) as Frank Mazzetti
- F.I.S.T. (1978) as Max Graham
- The Brink's Job (1978) as Joe McGinnis
- Tail Gunner Joe (1977) as Joseph McCarthy
- Taxi Driver (1976) as Wizard
- Swashbuckler (1976) as Lord Durant
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Young Frankenstein (1974) as Monster
- Crazy Joe (1974) as Joe
- Ghost in the Noonday Sun (1973) as Ras Mohammed
- Steelyard Blues (1973) as Eagle Thornberry
- Slither (1973) as Barry Fenaka
- Kid Blue (1973) as Preacher Bob
- The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) as Dillon
- The Man Who Could Talk to Kids (1973) as Charlie Datweiler
- FTA (1972) as Self
- The Candidate (1972) as Marvin Lucas
- T.R. Baskin (1971) as Jack Mitchell
- Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970) as Man in Group Therapy Session
- Joe (1970) as Joe Curran
- Medium Cool (1969) as Gun Clinic Manager
- The Monitors (1969) as Production Manager
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Virgin President (1968) as Gen. Heath
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Boyle best known for?
Peter Boyle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All Roads Lead Home (2008), The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006), The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005), True Romance (1993).
When and where was Peter Boyle born?
Peter Boyle was born on October 18, 1935 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on December 12, 2006.
How many credits does Peter Boyle have?
Peter Boyle has accumulated over 115 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2025.
What is Peter Boyle's background in cinema and television?
Peter Boyle was an American actor born on October 18, 1935, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for his roles in various films and television shows. Boyle's breakthrough performance was in the 1970 film Joe. He also appeared in Mel Brooks' film spoof Young Frankenstein, released in 1974. Additionally, Boyle g...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Clyde Bruckman — aged about 57
- Taxi Driver (1976) as Wizard — aged about 40
- Young Frankenstein (1974) as Monster — aged about 38
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist — aged about 62
- Malcolm X (1992) as Captain Green — aged about 56
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest — aged about 57
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