Peter Keleghan

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. Currently has a recurring role on Murdoch Mysteries as government agent/spy, Terrence Meyers.

Peter Keleghan
Keleghan with his wife Leah Pinsent in 2017
Born (1959-09-16) September 16, 1959
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, writer
Years active1983–present
SpouseLeah Pinsent

Early life

Keleghan was born in Montreal, Quebec.[2] He earned his BA in English Drama from York University in Toronto, Ontario.[3]

Career

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]

Personal life

Keleghan is married to actress Leah Pinsent.[8] She appeared in an episode of season fifteen of Murdoch Mysteries, playing his TV wife.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1983ScrewballsRick McKay
1986–1991The Comedy Mill
1989In OppositionTom Sheridan
1992CheersKirby2 Episodes
1993–2001The Red Green ShowRanger GordRecurring
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2000) & (2001)
1993SeinfeldLloyd Braun"The Non-Fat Yogurt"
1994Burke's LawBill Kingsley"Who Killed the Anchorman?"
ViperArnie Nevelson
1995Picture PerfectAgent Sloan
1996Forever KnightGefford Weintroff
GoosebumpsJeffery Burton"Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes"
1996–2005The NewsroomJim WalcottRecurring
Won - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (1998)
1997Ned's NewtEric "Dad" FlemkinVoice
The Mr. Men ShowGame Show Guy/Pal/Various
1998–2004Made in CanadaAlan Roy, CEONominated - 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]
2000The Misadventures of Tron BonneDiggerVideogame[10]
Ginger SnapsMr. Wayne
2002Royal Canadian Air FarceVariousEpisode 9.16
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2002)
2003Eloise at the PlazaMr. Nye
2005Cheaper by the Dozen 2Mike Romanow
Slings & ArrowsMr. Archer5 Episodes
Niagara MotelHenry
2006–2008Captain FlamingoAnnouncerVoice
2006–2007Ruby GloomScaredy BatVoice
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series (2008)
2006–2008Billable HoursClark Claxton, Sr.19 Episodes
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2009)
2008–presentMurdoch MysteriesTerrence MeyersRecurring
2008Coopers' CameraTim Cooper
Eating BuccaneersJerryNominated - Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Male - Film
2009Willa's Wild LifeDadVoice
Leslie, My Name Is EvilWalter
201018 to LifeBen BellowMain role (2010-2011)
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)
GravyTrainHouston GravyTrain, Sr.
2012–2017Saving HopeRandall CraneRecurring
2013Sex After KidsSean
2014The Best Laid PlansEric Cameron
2015SuitsAvery McKernon
2016Sadie's Last Days on EarthRoger Mitchell
2017–presentWorkin' MomsRichard GreenwoodRecurring
2018Into Invisible LightMichael
2019Hudson & RexSam BronsteinEpisode: "The Mourning Show"

References
  1. "Peter Keleghan". IMDb.
  2. "Peter Keleghan: smarter than he acts". The Toronto Star. February 16, 2009. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  3. "Peter Keleghan". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  4. "TV, eh? interview with Peter Keleghan, Part 1: The good news and bad news on acting in Canada". TV, eh?. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  5. "What I'm watching: Peter Keleghan". The Globe and Mail. February 16, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  6. "TV eh B Cs podcast – Peter Keleghan sounds off on the Canadian TV industry". TV, eh?. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  7. "Canadian acting couple raise the chocolate bar with Eating Buccaneers | Metro News". metronews.ca. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  8. "The One: Peter Keleghan and Leah Pinsent". National Post. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  9. "CBC leads comedy award nominations". The Globe and Mail. July 24, 2003. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  10. Capcom Production Studio 2. The Misadventures of Tron Bonne. Capcom. Scene: Ending credits, 7:08:22 in, CAST.
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