Peter Gerety

Peter Gerety

85 · Born: May 17, 1940

Known For

FlightFlight
Inside ManInside Man
War of the WorldsWar of the Worlds
ChangelingChangeling

Personal Details

BornMay 17, 1940 Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Spouse

  • Natalie Burton

    ( Nov 27, 2000 to Dec 9, 2025 )

  • Sorrel Macgregor

Parents
  • William Neary Fabian Gerety Sr.
  • Elizabeth Winifred Doyle
Relatives
  • William Neary Fabian Gerety Jr. (Sibling)
  • Jeanne Margaret Gerety (Sibling)
  • Anne Gerety (Sibling)

Biography

Peter Gerety, a talented and accomplished actor, was born on May 17, 1940, in the vibrant city of Providence, Rhode Island, USA. This talented thespian has made a lasting impression on the world of entertainment, with a plethora of notable roles under his belt. Some of his most memorable performances include his captivating portrayals in the films "Flight" (2012),"Charlie Wilson's War" (2007),and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" (2009).

Career

2024
A Complete Unknown
A Complete Unknown as Federal Judge
2023
Boston Strangler
Boston Strangler as Eddie Corsetti
2019
Working Man
Working Man as Allery Parkes
2018
Change in the Air
Change in the Air as Arnie Bayberry
2016
Mercy Street
Mercy Street as Dr. Alfred Summers
2015
Sneaky Pete
Sneaky Pete as Otto Bernhardt
2014
A Most Violent Year
A Most Violent Year as Bill O'Leary
God's Pocket
God's Pocket as McKenna
Cymbeline
Cymbeline as Dr. Cornelius
2013
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight as William Brennan
2012
Flight
Flight as Avington Carr
Get the Gringo
Get the Gringo as Embassy Guy
2011
The Sea Is All I Know
The Sea Is All I Know as Sonny
Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect as Desmond Timoney
2010
My Dog Tulip
My Dog Tulip as Mr. Plum / Pugilist (voice)
2009
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Paul Blart: Mall Cop as Chief Brooks
Public Enemies
Public Enemies as Louis Piquett
Mercy
Mercy as Jimmy Flanagan
Brothers & Sisters
Brothers & Sisters as Dennis York
2008
The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond
The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond as Mr. Van Hooven
Phoebe in Wonderland
Phoebe in Wonderland as Dr. Miles / Humpty Dumpty
Stop-Loss
Stop-Loss as Carlson
Changeling
Changeling as Dr. Earl W. Tarr
2007
Charlie Wilson's War
Charlie Wilson's War as Larry Liddle
American Experience
American Experience as Robert Bartlett
2006
Things That Hang from Trees
Things That Hang from Trees as Ump
Inside Man
Inside Man as Captain Coughlin
The Bedford Diaries
The Bedford Diaries as Harold Harper
2005
Runaway
Runaway as Mo
Syriana
Syriana as Leland "Lee" Janus
War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds as Hatch Boss / Load Manager
2004
Looking for Kitty
Looking for Kitty as Gus Maplethorpe
Second Best
Second Best as Marshall
2003
Virgin
Virgin as Mr. Reynolds
2002
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday as Uncle Handy
People I Know
People I Know as Norris Volpe
Hollywood Ending
Hollywood Ending as Psychiatrist
The Wire
The Wire as Judge Daniel Phelan
2001
K-PAX
K-PAX as Sal
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion as Ned
2000
Homicide: The Movie
Homicide: The Movie as Stuart Gharty
The Legend of Bagger Vance
The Legend of Bagger Vance as Neskaloosa
1998
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five as Maurice
Montana
Montana as Mike
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street as Stuart Gharty
1997
Arresting Gena
Arresting Gena as Mr. Patterson
1996
Surviving Picasso
Surviving Picasso as Marcel
Mrs. Winterbourne
Mrs. Winterbourne as Father Brian
Public Morals
Public Morals as Neil Fogerty
1995
Central Park West
Central Park West
1994
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
Cagney & Lacey: The Return as Sgt. Matt Nelson
Wolf
Wolf as George
1993
Return to Lonesome Dove
Return to Lonesome Dove as Cowboy
1988
Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss as Gertz
1986
The Little Sister
The Little Sister as Officer Burke
Papa Was a Preacher
Papa Was a Preacher as Billy Kilgore
A Case of Deadly Force
A Case of Deadly Force as Bobby Doyle
1983
First Affair
First Affair as Taxi Driver
The Demon Murder Case
The Demon Murder Case as Officer Andrew Brooks