Peter Keleghan | |
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![]() Keleghan with his wife Leah Pinsent in 2017 | |
Born | [ citation needed ] | September 16, 1959
Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
Years active | 1983–present |
Spouse | Leah Pinsent |
Peter Keleghan (born September 16, 1959) is a Canadian actor and writer, [1] perhaps best known for portraying Ben Bellow in the comedy series 18 to Life , Clark Claxton Sr. in the comedy series Billable Hours and Ranger Gord in The Red Green Show . As of 2024, he has a recurring role on Murdoch Mysteries as government agent/spy, Terrence Meyers.
Keleghan was born in Montreal, Quebec. [2] He earned his BA in English Drama from York University in Toronto, Ontario. [3]
Keleghan has had a long career in film and television, mostly in comedic roles starting in the Smith & Smith spin off comedy sketch show, Comedy Mill. His best-known roles have been film industry CEO Alan Roy on Made in Canada , [2] news anchor Jim Walcott on The Newsroom , [2] Ranger Gord on The Red Green Show , [2] Ben Bellow on 18 to Life [4] and special agent Terrence Myers on Murdoch Mysteries . [5] His other television performances include Seinfeld , [2] and Queer as Folk .
Some of his film work includes Picture Perfect , Ginger Snaps , [6] Eating Buccaneers [7] and GravyTrain . [6] Kelghan has also provided the voice of Scaredy Bat, a character in the animated series Ruby Gloom .
In 2009 Keleghan was awarded the ACTRA Award of Excellence in recognition of his body of work. [2]
Keleghan is married to actress Leah Pinsent. [8]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Screwballs | Rick McKay | |
1986 | Check it Out! | Roger | Episode: Edna's Phantom Romance |
1986–1991 | The Comedy Mill | ||
1989 | In Opposition | Tom Sheridan | |
1992 | Cheers | Kirby | 2 episodes |
1993–2001 | The Red Green Show | Ranger Gord | Recurring Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2000) & (2001) |
1993 | Seinfeld | Lloyd Braun | "The Non-Fat Yogurt" |
1994 | Burke's Law | Bill Kingsley | "Who Killed the Anchorman?" |
Viper | Arnie Nevelson | ||
1995 | Picture Perfect | Agent Sloan | |
1996 | Forever Knight | Gefford Weintroff | |
Goosebumps | Jeffery Burton | "Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes" | |
1996–2005 | The Newsroom | Jim Walcott | Recurring Won - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (1998) |
1997 | Ned's Newt | Eric "Dad" Flemkin | Voice |
The Mr. Men Show | Game Show Guy/Pal/Various | ||
1998–2004 | Made in Canada | Alan Roy, CEO | Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (1999) & (2003) Won - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2001), (2002) & (2004) Nominated - Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Male - Television (2003) [9] |
2000 | The Misadventures of Tron Bonne | Digger | Videogame [10] |
Ginger Snaps | Mr. Wayne | ||
2002 | Royal Canadian Air Farce | Various | Episode 9.16 Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2002) |
2003 | Eloise at the Plaza | Mr. Nye | |
2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | Mike Romanow | |
Slings & Arrows | Mr. Archer | 5 episodes | |
Niagara Motel | Henry | ||
2006–2007 | Ruby Gloom | Scaredy Bat | Voice Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series (2008) |
2006–2008 | Captain Flamingo | Announcer | Voice |
Billable Hours | Clark Claxton, Sr. | 19 Episodes Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2009) | |
2008–present | Murdoch Mysteries | Terrence Meyers | Recurring |
2008 | Coopers' Camera | Tim Cooper | |
Eating Buccaneers | Jerry | Nominated - Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Male - Film | |
2009 | Willa's Wild Life | Dad | Voice |
Leslie, My Name Is Evil | Walter | ||
Little Mosque on the Prairie | Mr. Bryson | Episode: Double Troubles | |
2010 | GravyTrain | Houston GravyTrain, Sr. | |
2010-2011 | 18 to Life | Ben Bellow | Main role Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2010) & (2011) Won - Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role (2011) |
2012–2017 | Saving Hope | Randall Crane | Recurring |
2013 | Sex After Kids | Sean | |
2014 | The Best Laid Plans | Eric Cameron | |
Big News from Grand Rock | Bill | ||
2015 | Suits | Avery McKernon | |
2016 | Sadie's Last Days on Earth | Roger Mitchell | |
2017–2023 | Workin' Moms | Richard Greenwood | Recurring |
2018 | Into Invisible Light | Michael | |
2019 | Hudson & Rex | Sam Bronstein | Episode: "The Mourning Show" |
2024 | Sullivan's Crossing | Harvey | Episode: “Truth and Consequences“ |
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