John George O'Hurley Jr. is a multifaceted American entertainer, boasting a diverse range of talents that span the realms of acting, comedy, authorship, game show hosting, and television personality. His most notable role to date is undoubtedly his iconic portrayal of J. Peterman, the eccentric and flamboyant fashion mogul, on the phenomenally popular NBC sitcom Seinfeld. Furthermore, O'Hurley held the esteemed position of the sixth host of the beloved game show Family Feud, from 2006 to 2010, bringing his unique brand of humor and charisma to the program. Prior to his stint on Family Feud, he had already made a name for himself as the host of the popular game show To Tell the Truth, broadcast in syndication from 2000 to 2002.
Known For
Personal Details
Official Socials
BornOct 9, 1954 Kittery, Maine, USA
Spouse
Lisa Mesloh
( Aug 14, 2004 to Jul 23, 2025 )Eva LaRue
( Aug 1, 1992 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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2023

Higher Grounds as General Zartogg
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2020

Charlie's Christmas Wish as God (voice)
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Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe as Roger Doofenshmirtz (voice)
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2019

7 Days to Vegas as Walter
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2017

Swing Away as Glenn
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2016

A Remarkable Life as Father David
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Archer as Ellis Crane (voice)
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2015

The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age Smackdown as Mr. Slate (voice)
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Devious Maids as Christopher Neff
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2014

Christian Mingle as Donny De Bona
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Phineas and Ferb as Roger Doofenshmirtz (voice)
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Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja as P.J. McFlubuster
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2013

Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright as The Great Pauldini (voice)
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2012

The Looney Tunes Show as Walter Bunny
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2011

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure as Mr. Rexford
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2010

High School as Drug PSA (voice)
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2009

Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure as Sir Sinclair M. Skeeto
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2008

An American Carol as Silvano
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2006

Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen as Kringle (voice)
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2004

Knuckle Sandwich as Mr. Simms
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Father of the Pride as Blake (voice)
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2003

The Legend of Tarzan as Johannes Niels (voice)
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2002

Tarzan & Jane as Neils (voice)
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Teddy Bears' Picnic as Earle Hansen
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Buying the Cow as Tim 'Timbo' Chadway
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2001

Firetrap as Richard Mecks
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2000

Wild Grizzly as Mayor Sam
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1999

Love Stinks as Walter Drooz
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1998

Blood on Her Hands as Stewart Collins
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Tempting Fate as Stewart
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1997

The Killing Secret as Ted Dunleavy
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Murder Live! as Hal Damon
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Over the Top as Robert McSwain
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The X-Files as Dr. Pollidori
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1996

My Son Is Innocent as Hennessey
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Seinfeld as J. Peterman
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1995

The Power Within as Lt. Cabrell
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1992

Mirror Images as Paul Manetti
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1991

Night Eyes II as Detective Turner
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White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd as Pat DiCicco
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1989

Billy the Kid as Dolan
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2005
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2004
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2002