Peter Horton

Acting • 78 Credits

Biography

Peter Horton (born August 20, 1953) is an American actor and director. He played the role of Prof. Gary Shepherd on the popular television series Thirtysomething until 1991.

🎬 Directed Titles (21)

Directorial Filmography
Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy

2005 ⭐ 4.1
The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years

1988 ⭐ 4.2
New Amsterdam

New Amsterdam

2018 ⭐ 4.2
The Shield

The Shield

2002 ⭐ 4.1
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams

2017 ⭐ 3.5
The Cure

The Cure

1995 ⭐ 4.0
Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

1987 ⭐ 2.9
Dirty Sexy Money

Dirty Sexy Money

2007 ⭐ 3.1
American Odyssey

American Odyssey

2015 ⭐ 3.5
thirtysomething

thirtysomething

1987 ⭐ 3.1
Once and Again

Once and Again

1999 ⭐ 3.4
ABC Afterschool Special

ABC Afterschool Special

1972 ⭐ 3.3
Lone Star

Lone Star

2010 ⭐ 2.9
The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist

2009 ⭐ 3.5
Line of Fire

Line of Fire

2003 ⭐ 3.4
Gun

Gun

1997 ⭐ 2.3
Class of '96

Class of '96

1993 ⭐ 3.4
MDs

MDs

2002 ⭐ 3.6
Birdland

Birdland

1994 ⭐ 3.0
Extreme Close-Up

Extreme Close-Up

1990 ⭐ 5.0
One Too Many

One Too Many

1985

✍️ Written & Story Credits (2)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
American Odyssey

American Odyssey

2015 ⭐ 3.5
Story
Murder Live!

Murder Live!

1997 ⭐ 3.2
Story

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Children of the Corn

Children of the Corn

1984 ⭐ 2.9
as Burton Stanton
Singles

Singles

1992 ⭐ 3.2
as Jamie
2 Days in the Valley

2 Days in the Valley

1996 ⭐ 3.1
as Roy Foxx
Dallas

Dallas

1978 ⭐ 3.4
as Wayne
Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

1987 ⭐ 2.9
as Harry (segment "Hospital")
In Treatment

In Treatment

2008 ⭐ 3.9
as Zach
From the Earth to the Moon

From the Earth to the Moon

1998 ⭐ 4.0
as documentary director
Happy Endings

Happy Endings

2005 ⭐ 2.8
as Ted the Urologist (uncredited)
Fade to Black

Fade to Black

1980 ⭐ 2.9
as Joey
The Baby-Sitters Club

The Baby-Sitters Club

1995 ⭐ 2.8
as Patrick
Life Unexpected

Life Unexpected

2010 ⭐ 3.8
as Grant Cassidy
St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere

1982 ⭐ 2.9
as Barry Dorn
The End of Violence

The End of Violence

1997 ⭐ 2.7
as Brian
Family

Family

2018 ⭐ 3.3
as Charlie
The Dust Factory

The Dust Factory

2004 ⭐ 2.9
as Lionel
Eight Is Enough

Eight Is Enough

1977 ⭐ 3.1
Thoughtcrimes

Thoughtcrimes

2003 ⭐ 3.3
as Dr. Michael Welles
Side Out

Side Out

1990 ⭐ 2.6
as Zack Barnes
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest

Into Thin Air: Death on Everest

1997 ⭐ 2.7
as Scott Fischer
thirtysomething

thirtysomething

1987 ⭐ 3.1
as Gary Shepherd
Split Image

Split Image

1982 ⭐ 3.0
as Jacob
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie

The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie

2005 ⭐ 2.5
as Peter Horton
Brimstone

Brimstone

1998 ⭐ 3.8
as Ezekiel Stone
Serial

Serial

1980 ⭐ 2.8
as Cult Member 4
The White Shadow

The White Shadow

1978 ⭐ 3.5
as Raymond Collins
T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous

T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous

1998 ⭐ 2.3
as Dr. Donald Hayden
Miracle on Ice

Miracle on Ice

1981 ⭐ 3.3
as Jack O'Callahan
The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

1990 ⭐ 3.0
as Self (uncredited)
Karen Sisco

Karen Sisco

2003 ⭐ 3.5
Flamingo Road

Flamingo Road

1981 ⭐ 3.1