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.

Peter Keleghan
Keleghan with his wife Leah Pinsent in 2017
Born (1959-09-16) September 16, 1959
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActor, writer
Years active1983-present
Spouse(s)Leah 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 also does voice work, he voices Scaredy Bat, a character in the 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]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1983ScrewballsRick McKay
1986The Comedy Mill(1986-1991)
1989In OppositionTom Sheridan
1992CheersKirby2 Episodes
1993The Red Green ShowRanger GordRecurring (1993-2001)
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2000) & (2001)
SeinfeldLloyd 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"
The NewsroomJim WalcottRecurring (1996-2005)
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
1998Made in CanadaAlan Roy, CEO(1998–2003)
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]
2000Ginger 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
2006Ruby GloomScaredy BatVoice (2006 - 2007)
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series (2008)
Niagara MotelHenry
Billable HoursClark Claxton, Sr.19 Episodes (2006-2008)
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2009)
2008Murdoch MysteriesTerrence Meyers14 episodes (2008-2021)
Coopers' Camera a.k.a. Coopers' ChristmasTim 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.
2012Saving HopeRandall CraneRecurring (2012 - 2017)
2013Sex After KidsSean
2014The Best Laid PlansEric Cameron
2015SuitsAvery McKernon
2016Sadie's Last Days on EarthRoger Mitchell
2017-presentWorkin' MomsRichardRecurring
2018Into Invisible LightMichael

References
  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0445420/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
  2. "Peter Keleghan: smarter than he acts | Toronto Star". thestar.com. 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". theglobeandmail.com. 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 1 January 2017.
  9. "CBC leads comedy award nominations". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 1 January 2017.


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