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Peter Scolari

Bio: Peter Thomas Scolari (September 12, 1955 – October 22, 2021) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Michael Harris on Newhart (1984–1990) and Henry Desmond in Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)
Born: Mon, Sep 12 1955
Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Oct 22 2021
Peter Scolari is 66 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Disclosure
Disclosure
Peter Scolari was
64 in Disclosure
as 'Henry Desmond / Hildegard Desmond (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of Looks That Kill
Looks That Kill
Peter Scolari was
64 in Looks That Kill
as 'Paul'.
Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of The Social Ones
The Social Ones
Peter Scolari was
63 in The Social Ones
as 'Stephen Schpelnick'.
Wed, Mar 13 2019
Poster of All You Can Eat
All You Can Eat
Peter Scolari was
62 in All You Can Eat
as 'Dr. Zukreski'.
Tue, Jun 19 2018
Poster of Dean
Dean
Peter Scolari was
60 in Dean
as 'Patrick'.
Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of How You Look at It
How You Look at It
Peter Scolari was
60 in How You Look at It
as 'Hero'.
Sat, Apr 09 2016
Poster of Jerome's Bouquet
Jerome's Bouquet
Peter Scolari was
58 in Jerome's Bouquet
as 'Bob'.
Wed, Oct 02 2013
Poster of Letting Go
Letting Go
Peter Scolari was
57 in Letting Go
as 'Bill'.
Tue, Oct 02 2012
Poster of A Plumm Summer
A Plumm Summer
Peter Scolari was
52 in A Plumm Summer
as 'Agent Hardigan'.
Fri, Apr 25 2008
Poster of The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Peter Scolari was
52 in The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Suburban Girl
Suburban Girl
Peter Scolari was
51 in Suburban Girl
as 'Mickey Lamm'.
Fri, Apr 27 2007
Poster of Mentor
Mentor
Peter Scolari was
50 in Mentor
as 'Jonathan Parks'.
Fri, Apr 28 2006
Poster of Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
Peter Scolari was
50 in Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
as 'Pete Conrad'.
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of The Polar Express
The Polar Express
Peter Scolari was
49 in The Polar Express
as 'Billy - Lonely Boy'.
Wed, Nov 10 2004
Poster of A Scooby-Doo! Christmas
A Scooby-Doo! Christmas
Peter Scolari was
47 in A Scooby-Doo! Christmas
as 'Professor William Fagen Higginson (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 13 2002
Poster of Sorority Boys
Sorority Boys
Peter Scolari was
46 in Sorority Boys
as 'Louis'.
Fri, Mar 22 2002
Poster of The Ultimate Christmas Present
The Ultimate Christmas Present
Peter Scolari was
45 in The Ultimate Christmas Present
as 'Edwin Hadley'.
Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of For Hope
For Hope
Peter Scolari was
41 in For Hope
as 'Date #2 (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of Talk to Me
Talk to Me
Peter Scolari was
41 in Talk to Me
as 'Howard Grant'.
Sun, Oct 20 1996
Poster of That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do!
Peter Scolari was
41 in That Thing You Do!
as 'Troy Chesterfield'.
Fri, Oct 04 1996
Poster of Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Peter Scolari was
40 in Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 28 1996
Poster of Stop the World, I Want to Get Off
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off
Peter Scolari was
40 in Stop the World, I Want to Get Off
as 'Littlechap'.
Sat, Mar 09 1996
Poster of Camp Nowhere
Camp Nowhere
Peter Scolari was
38 in Camp Nowhere
as 'Donald Himmel'.
Fri, Aug 26 1994
Poster of Ticks
Ticks
Peter Scolari was
38 in Ticks
as 'Charles Danson'.
Tue, Oct 12 1993
Poster of Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street
Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street
Peter Scolari was
36 in Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street
as 'Dr. Zach Drummond'.
Fri, May 01 1992
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
Peter Scolari was
35 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
as 'David Katz'.
Tue, May 14 1991
Poster of Perfect Harmony
Perfect Harmony
Peter Scolari was
35 in Perfect Harmony
as 'Derek Sanders'.
Sun, Mar 31 1991
Poster of Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor
Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor
Peter Scolari was
35 in Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor
as 'Paul DeWitt'.
Mon, Feb 18 1991
Poster of Corporate Affairs
Corporate Affairs
Peter Scolari was
35 in Corporate Affairs
as 'Simon Tanner'.
Fri, Oct 05 1990
Poster of The Ryan White Story
The Ryan White Story
Peter Scolari was
33 in The Ryan White Story
as 'David Day'.
Mon, Jan 16 1989
Poster of Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery
Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery
Peter Scolari was
32 in Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery
as 'Chris Robinson'.
Mon, Nov 30 1987
Poster of Harry Anderson's Sideshow
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
Peter Scolari was
32 in Harry Anderson's Sideshow
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures
Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures
Peter Scolari was
30 in Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures
as 'Mr. Bill'.
Thu, Sep 11 1986
Poster of The Rosebud Beach Hotel
The Rosebud Beach Hotel
Peter Scolari was
29 in The Rosebud Beach Hotel
as 'Elliot'.
Fri, Nov 02 1984
Poster of Amazons
Amazons
Peter Scolari was
28 in Amazons
as 'Dr. Jerry Menzies'.
Sun, Jan 29 1984
Poster of Imps*
Imps*
Peter Scolari was
28 in Imps*
as 'Phil'.
Mon, Dec 12 1983
Poster of Carpool
Carpool
Peter Scolari was
28 in Carpool
as 'Robert Duff'.
Wed, Oct 05 1983
Poster of Missing Children: A Mother's Story
Missing Children: A Mother's Story
Peter Scolari was
27 in Missing Children: A Mother's Story
as 'Woody'.
Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of The Further Adventures of Wally Brown
The Further Adventures of Wally Brown
Peter Scolari was
24 in The Further Adventures of Wally Brown
as 'Douglas Burdett'.
Thu, Aug 21 1980
Poster of Take Off
Take Off
Peter Scolari was
22 in Take Off
as 'Kookie ("1950's")'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Lisey's Story
Lisey's Story
Peter Scolari was
65+ in Lisey's Story
as 'Dave Debusher'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 04 2021
Poster of Evil
Evil
Peter Scolari was
64+ in Evil
as 'Bishop Thomas Marx'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of Fosse/Verdon
Fosse/Verdon
Peter Scolari was
63+ in Fosse/Verdon
as 'Mel'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2019
Poster of The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Peter Scolari was
61+ in The Good Fight
as 'Greg'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of Call Me Madame: Backstage at 'Wicked' with Sheryl Lee Ralph
Call Me Madame: Backstage at 'Wicked' with Sheryl Lee Ralph
Peter Scolari was
61+ in Call Me Madame: Backstage at 'Wicked' with Sheryl Lee Ralph
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 24 2016
Poster of Madoff
Madoff
Peter Scolari was
60+ in Madoff
as 'Peter Madoff'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 03 2016
Poster of Gotham
Gotham
Peter Scolari was
59+ in Gotham
as 'Commissioner Loeb'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of The Greatest Event in Television History
The Greatest Event in Television History
Peter Scolari was
57+ in The Greatest Event in Television History
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Girls
Girls
Peter Scolari was
56+ in Girls
as 'Tad Horvath'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 2012
Poster of White Collar
White Collar
Peter Scolari was
54+ in White Collar
as 'Zimmer the Keymaster'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Peter Scolari was
54+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Peter Scolari was
53+ in Batman: The Brave and the Bold
as 'Ray Palmer/The Atom (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Peter Scolari was
49+ in American Dad!
as 'Limo Driver / Peter Scolari (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Listen Up!
Listen Up!
Peter Scolari was
49+ in Listen Up!
as 'Andrew McKillop'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2004
Poster of What I Like About You
What I Like About You
Peter Scolari was
47+ in What I Like About You
as 'Dad'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 2002
Poster of What's New, Scooby-Doo?
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Peter Scolari was
47+ in What's New, Scooby-Doo?
as 'Professor Higginson (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Pet Star
Pet Star
Peter Scolari was
46+ in Pet Star
as 'Self - Judge'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 09 2002
Poster of Reba
Reba
Peter Scolari was
46+ in Reba
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 2001
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Peter Scolari was
44+ in The West Wing
as 'Jake Kimball'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Peter Scolari was
44+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Dr. Dennis Barkley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Peter Scolari was
43+ in The King of Queens
as 'Ron'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
Peter Scolari was
42+ in From the Earth to the Moon
as 'Pete Conrad'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Peter Scolari was
42+ in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
as 'Wayne Szalinski'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of George & Leo
George & Leo
Peter Scolari was
42+ in George & Leo
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Peter Scolari was
41+ in Ally McBeal
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold!
Peter Scolari was
41+ in Hey Arnold!
as 'Doug LeSham (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 1996
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Peter Scolari was
41+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
as 'Ringmaster'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Dweebs
Dweebs
Peter Scolari was
40+ in Dweebs
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1995
Poster of The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
Peter Scolari was
40+ in The Drew Carey Show
as 'Councilman Kemp'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of A Whole New Ballgame
A Whole New Ballgame
Peter Scolari was
39+ in A Whole New Ballgame
as 'Glenn'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1995
Poster of Gargoyles
Gargoyles
Peter Scolari was
39+ in Gargoyles
as 'Preston Vogel (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Peter Scolari was
39+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Charles Hibbard, Tim Albright'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Peter Scolari was
39+ in ER
as 'Kyle Evans'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Duckman
Duckman
Peter Scolari was
38+ in Duckman
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Peter Scolari was
38+ in Burke's Law
as 'Johnny Lake'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Peter Scolari was
38+ in The Nanny
as 'Leslie Tilbert'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Family Album
Family Album
Peter Scolari was
38+ in Family Album
as 'Jonathan Lerner'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1993
Poster of Dave's World
Dave's World
Peter Scolari was
38+ in Dave's World
as 'Fred'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1993
Poster of The Mommies
The Mommies
Peter Scolari was
38+ in The Mommies
as 'Ken Ballantine'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of Animaniacs
Animaniacs
Peter Scolari was
38+ in Animaniacs
as 'Wilford Wolf (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Peter Scolari was
38+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Peter Scolari was
37+ in Fallen Angels
as 'Clerk'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1993
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Peter Scolari was
36+ in Batman: The Animated Series
as 'The Shark (voice), Hamner (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Father Dowling Mysteries
Father Dowling Mysteries
Peter Scolari was
33+ in Father Dowling Mysteries
as 'Chris Robinson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1989
Poster of Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
Peter Scolari was
29+ in Finder of Lost Loves
as 'Ted Caton'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Baby Makes Five
Baby Makes Five
Peter Scolari was
27+ in Baby Makes Five
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1983
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Peter Scolari was
27+ in Newhart
as 'Michael Harris'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Peter Scolari was
27+ in Remington Steele
as 'Albie Fervitz'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Family Ties
Family Ties
Peter Scolari was
27+ in Family Ties
as 'Paul Kenter'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Peter Scolari was
26+ in Hotel
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies
Peter Scolari was
25+ in Bosom Buddies
as 'Henry Desmond / Hildegarde'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 27 1980
Poster of Goodtime Girls
Goodtime Girls
Peter Scolari was
24+ in Goodtime Girls
as 'Benny Loman'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 22 1980
Poster of Angie
Angie
Peter Scolari was
23+ in Angie
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 08 1979
Poster of Happy Days
Happy Days
Peter Scolari was
18+ in Happy Days
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 1974