Peter Horton

Actor and director

What is Peter Horton known for?

Peter Horton, a distinguished alumnus from Redwood High School in Larkspur, California, was born on August 20, 1953, in Bellevue, Washington. Horton has had a prolific career in the entertainment industry as both an actor and a director.

He is well-remembered for his role as Professor Gary Shepherd on the popular television series Thirtysomething from 1987 until 1991. Throughout his career, Horton played various roles in widely-known television shows, including St. Elsewhere, The White Shadow, Dallas, Eight Is Enough, and In Treatment.

His acting career extended to the big screen where he appeared in noteworthy films such as Split Image and Children of the Corn. He earned a small role in Cameron Crowe's romantic comedy, Singles, and even starred in the TV movie adaptation of Jon Krakauer's book Into Thin Air: Death on Everest, playing Scott Fischer.

It's worth mentioning that his talents extend beyond acting. He directed several television series such as The Shield, Once and Again, and also the pilot for the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy. His directorial skills were also displayed in the 1995 film The Cure. His work as a producer is commendable, with shows like Grey's Anatomyand The Philanthropist among his notable contributions.

Additionally, Horton is an environmental enthusiast and serves on the board of directors of the Environmental Alliance. He also appeared in the documentary film Who Killed the Electric Car?.

In his personal life, Peter Horton has been married twice. In the late 1970s, he dated actress Valerie Harper and later married actress Michelle Pfeiffer in 1981, though the two divorced in 1988. Horton later remarried in 1995.