Peter Dobson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 19, 1964 in Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
- Active Years
- 1984–2025 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 71 credits in database
Biography
Peter Dobson is an American actor born on July 19, 1964, in Red Bank, New Jersey. His film credits include appearances in Sing, Last Exit to Brooklyn, both released in 1989, The Marrying Man in 1991, The Frighteners in 1996, and Drowning Mona in 2000. He also performed a cameo as Elvis Presley in the 1994 film Forrest Gump. In television, Dobson starred as the title character in the CBS comedy Johnny Bago in 1993 and held the lead role in the USA Network comedy-drama Cover Me from 2000 to 2001. He is also associated with the production Brisco County, Jr.
Career overview
Peter Dobson is an American actor born on July 19, 1964, in Red Bank, New Jersey. He is also known as Derek Hoyle. His film career includes roles in Sing, Last Exit to Brooklyn, both released in 1989, and The Marrying Man in 1991. He appeared in The Frighteners in 1996 and Drowning Mona in 2000. Additionally, he had a cameo appearance as Elvis Presley in the 1994 film Forrest Gump.
On television, Dobson starred as the title character in the CBS comedy Johnny Bago in 1993. He also played the lead role in the USA Network comedy-drama Cover Me, which aired from 2000 to 2001. Other noted work includes appearances in the production Brisco County, Jr. According to The Movie Database, he has seventy-two known credits.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- Prisoner of War (2025) as Allied Soldier Radio (voice)
- Operation Blood Hunt (2024) as Stone
- The Bastard Sons (2024) Co-Executive Producer
- 3 Days in Malay (2023) as Foley
- Loved (2022) Producer
- Dirty Dead Con Men (2018) as Kook Packard
- Bad Frank (2017) Producer
- Hotel of the Damned (2016) as Jimmy
- The Mourning (2015) as Mike
- 6 Ways to Die (2015) as Detective Wilcox
- Elwood (2014) as Constantine
- American Idiots (2013) as Jesse Garrett
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Lane Collins
- The Defenders (2010) as Arnie Barlow
- The Nanny Express (2009) as Ray
- 2:22 (2008) as Curtis
- Remembering Phil (2008) as Howard Nessbaum
- Protecting the King (2007) as The King
- A Stranger's Heart (2007) as Jasper Cates
- Big Love (2006) as Bill's Business Partner
- A-list (2006)
- The Poseidon Adventure (2005) as Agent Percy
- Freezerburn (2005) as Vince Ruby
- CSI: NY (2004) as Fred Becker
- Cold Case (2003) as Mikey Thompson (1981)
- Betrayal (2003) as Artie, Hitman #1
- Dry Cycle (2003) as Maddox
- Pledge of Allegiance (2003) as Salvatore Maldonado
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Fred Rutter
- Poolhall Junkies (2002) as Cory
- Night of the Wolf (2002) as Rucker
- Snowbound (2001) as Gunnar Davis
- Zigs (2001) as Cory
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Anthony Haines
- Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family (2000)
- Drowning Mona (2000) as Lt. Feege Gruber
- Lansky (1999) as Man at Supper Club
- Wicked Ways (1999) as Delivery Guy
- Nowhere Land (1998) as Dean
- Head over Heels (1997)
- Quiet Days in Hollywood (1997) as Peter Blaine
- All Lies End in Murder (1997) as Phil Paxton
- The Frighteners (1996) as Ray Lynskey
- Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) as Joe DiMaggio
- My Guys (1996)
- The Big Squeeze (1996) as Benny O'Malley
- Dead Cold (1996) as Kale
- Can't Hurry Love (1995) as Peter Callur
- Terrified (1995) as Terry's Friend
- Forrest Gump (1994) as Young Elvis Presley
- Party of Five (1994) as Morgan Lathem
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Vito
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Dino Tataglia
- Johnny Bago (1993) as Johnny Bago
- Doppelganger (1993) as Rob
- Killer Rules (1993) as Richard Guinness
- The Waiter (1993) as Student Waiter
- Where the Day Takes You (1992) as Tommy Ray
- What She Doesn't Know (1992) as Joey Martinelli
- The Marrying Man (1991) as Tony
- Undertow (1991)
- Lenny (1990)
- So Proudly We Hail (1990) as Rocco Inucci
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Eddie
- Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) as Vinnie
- L.A. Takedown (1989) as Chris Sheherlis
- Sing (1989) as Dominic
- Plain Clothes (1988) as Kyle Kerns
- Bates Motel (1987) as Billy Parks
- I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) (1987) as Ringo
- Miami Vice (1984) as Joey Scianti
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Dobson best known for?
Peter Dobson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Prisoner of War (2025), Operation Blood Hunt (2024), 3 Days in Malay (2023), 6 Ways to Die (2015).
When and where was Peter Dobson born?
Peter Dobson was born on July 19, 1964 in Red Bank, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Peter Dobson have?
Peter Dobson has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.
What is Peter Dobson's background in cinema and television?
Peter Dobson is an American actor born on July 19, 1964, in Red Bank, New Jersey. His film credits include appearances in Sing, Last Exit to Brooklyn, both released in 1989, The Marrying Man in 1991, The Frighteners in 1996, and Drowning Mona in 2000. He also performed a cameo as Elvis Presley in the 1994 film Forrest ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Forrest Gump (1994) as Young Elvis Presley — aged about 29
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Eddie — aged about 24
- Cold Case (2003) as Mikey Thompson (1981) — aged about 38
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Lane Collins — aged about 45
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Fred Rutter — aged about 37
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Anthony Haines — aged about 35
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