Peter McRobbie
Biography
Peter McRobbie is a Scottish-born American character actor. He was born in Hawick, Borders, Scotland, UK in 1943. McRobbie is known for his roles, including Pop Pop Jamison in the 2015 horror film The Visit and Father Paul Lantom in Daredevil. He has a recurring role in the TNT series The Alienist. McRobbie has a long career in acting, with 96 known credits. He is a male actor, and his content score is 100.
Career overview
Peter McRobbie is a character actor known for his work in film and television. Born in Hawick, Borders, Scotland, UK, he is a Scottish-born American actor. McRobbie's acting credits include a recurring role in the TNT series The Alienist and a role as Father Paul Lantom in Daredevil. He is also known for his role as Pop Pop Jamison in a 2015 horror film.
McRobbie's acting career spans multiple projects, with a total of 96 known credits. He has worked in various capacities, including film and television. His career has been marked by a range of roles, though specific details about each project are not provided.
McRobbie's birthdate is January 31, 1943, and he is male. He has a Content Score of 100 and is listed as a known actor on The Movie Database.
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101 titles- Dope Thief (2025) as Bill McKinty
- Barron's Cove (2025) as Governor Chambers
- Cleopatra at the Mall (2024)
- Eileen (2023) as Warden
- The Gilded Age (2022) as Risley Sage
- Clarice (2021) as Nils Hagen
- Daniel Isn't Real (2019) as Percy Thigpen
- The Alienist (2018) as Mayor William L. Strong
- Hold the Dark (2018) as Hunter John
- Marvel's The Defenders (2017) as Father Lantom
- Juggernaut (2017) as Leonard Gamble
- Confirmation (2016) as Alan Simpson
- Marvel's Daredevil (2015) as Father Lantom
- Bridge of Spies (2015) as Allen Dulles
- The Visit (2015) as Pop Pop
- Marvel’s Daredevil (2015) as Father Lantom / Father Lanton
- Gotham (2014) as Mayor Holden Pritchard
- Inherent Vice (2014) as Adrian Prussia
- Aloft (2014) as Ike
- The Blacklist (2013) as Mann am Telefon
- The Immigrant (2013) as Dr. Knox
- Chinese Puzzle (2013) as L'agent bureau immigration
- Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight (2013) as Erwin Griswold
- Elementary (2012) as Milton Van Kirk
- Lincoln (2012) as George Pendleton
- Dark Horse (2012) as Arnie
- Nature Calls (2012) as Priest
- Last Man Standing (2011)
- Boardwalk Empire (2010) as Frederick Elliot
- The Good Wife (2009) as Professor George Paley
- White Collar (2009) as Walter
- Mercy (2009)
- Split Ends (2009) as Nathan Berry
- Damages (2007) as Judge Sanford Toomey
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Chairman
- Conviction (2006) as Walter Bradley
- World Trade Center (2006) as Allison's Father
- 16 Blocks (2006) as Mike Sheehan
- The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) as Gangel
- The Hoax (2006) as George Gordon Holmes
- Brokeback Mountain (2005) as John Twist
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) as Walter Bradley
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) as OsCorp Representative
- Messengers (2004) as Stuart Quinn
- Corn (2004) as Peder Gleck
- Love the Hard Way (2003) as Prison Doctor
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Father Capanna
- 100 Centre Street (2001) as Chairman
- 100 Centre Street (2001) as Captain Korshok
- The Education of Max Bickford (2001) as Mayor Owens
- The Invention of Love (2001) as Mark Pattison / W.T. Stead
- The American Astronaut (2001) as Lee Vilensky
- The Atlantis Conspiracy (2001) as Mr. Dumbrowski
- Shaft (2000) as Lt. Cromertie
- Small Time Crooks (2000) as Frenchy's Lawyer
- Cupid & Cate (2000) as Dr. Brimmer
- Hamlet (2000) as Priest
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Walter Bradley
- The Sopranos (1999) as Father Felix
- Now and Again (1999)
- A Fish in the Bathtub (1999) as Father Malachy
- Celebrity (1998) as Father Gladden's Fan on Porch
- Snake Eyes (1998) as Pritzker
- Jaded (1998) as Dr. Mancuso
- The Adventures of Sebastian Cole (1998) as Principal
- Side Streets (1998) as Stelu
- Deconstructing Harry (1997) as Damned Man
- Picture Perfect (1997) as 2nd Ad Executive
- Sleepers (1996) as Lawyer
- Big Night (1996) as Loan Officer
- Palookaville (1996) as Chief of Police
- The Associate (1996) as Executive at Strip Club
- Mighty Aphrodite (1995) as Linda's Ex-Landlord
- The Neon Bible (1995) as Reverend Watkins
- Bullets Over Broadway (1994) as Man at Theatre
- The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994) as Dr. Ames (segment "Where the Dead Are")
- Acapulco H.E.A.T. (1993) as Housten (uncredited)
- And the Band Played On (1993) as Dr. Max Essex
- School Ties (1992) as Chaplain
- Golden Years (1991) as Lt. McGiver
- Shadows and Fog (1991) as Bartender
- Johnny Suede (1991) as Flip Doubt
- Golden Years (1991) as Lt. McGiver
- Law & Order (1990) as Walter Bradley
- Law & Order (1990) as Herbert Fowler
- Law & Order (1990) as John Ennis
- Law & Order (1990) as Manager
- Law & Order (1990) as Thomas Neustadt
- Big (1988) as Executive #3
- In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders (1988) as Agent John Hanlon
- Crossbow (1987)
- The Manhattan Project (1986) as Electronics
- The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) as The Communist
- Doubletake (1985) as Sex Therapist
- Izzy & Moe (1985) as Cop
- The Beniker Gang (1984) as Mr. Millhauser
- Zelig (1983) as Workers Rally Speaker
- Matt Houston (1982) as David
- Nero Wolfe (1981) as Robert Cruidshank (uncredited)
- A Jury of Her Peers (1980) as County Attorney
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Dr. Brimmer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter McRobbie best known for?
Peter McRobbie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dope Thief (2025), Eileen (2023), The Gilded Age (2022), Clarice (2021).
When and where was Peter McRobbie born?
Peter McRobbie was born on January 31, 1943 in Hawick, Borders, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Peter McRobbie have?
Peter McRobbie has accumulated over 101 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Peter McRobbie's background in cinema and television?
Peter McRobbie is a Scottish-born American character actor. He was born in Hawick, Borders, Scotland, UK in 1943. McRobbie is known for his roles, including Pop Pop Jamison in the 2015 horror film The Visit and Father Paul Lantom in Daredevil. He has a recurring role in the TNT series The Alienist. McRobbie has a long ...