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The multitalented American actor, Peter MacNicol, is not an unknown name in the Hollywood industry. Be it films, TV shows, or theatre, the veteran actor has given numerous performances that viewers remember him for. Whether it’s the role of a quirky attorney, a surgeon, a writer, or a museum curator, MacNicol has shown his range of acting through various roles.
Born in Texas in 1954, he began acting in 1978 and is still part of the industry, giving more memorable and entertaining performances. In this article, we have listed 5 movies and TV shows of Peter MacNicol that define his versatility and should definitely be on everyone's watchlist.
5 Peter MacNicol movies and TV shows to add to your watchlist
5) Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II brought back the main characters to solve another supernatural incident that blends magic and history. In this film, the city is in chaos when a 16th-century European tyrant comes back to life and begins his plan for world domination. The painting of Vigo the Carpathian possesses Peter MacNicol's character, Janosz Poha, the museum curator, to bring him a child so that he can possess the body and walk freely to conquer the world.
While everyone's performance was lauded by fans, it was MacNicol's performance that stood out in the film. His portrayal of the possessed art curator with a strange accent was the highlight of the movie. The special effects, the 80s humor, and MacNicol's memorable performance make this film a must-watch for everyone.
4) 24
The popular crime thriller 24 follows the story of Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), a CTU agent who tries to protect the US from terrorist attacks. Each season of the series presents just one day and depicts how the US deals with various terrorist plots and the CTU's efforts to stop them.
MacNicol appears in Season 6 of the series, which deals with suicide bombings by someone who holds a grudge against Jack, and also how China tries to ignite a war between the US and Russia. Peter MacNicol plays Tom Lennox in Season 6. He is the chief of staff and one of the main characters in the season.
His priority lies in his country's safety, for which he is ready to pay any price. This becomes a major narrative in the series when he gets into a debate with Karen Hayes, the president's national security advisor, about the fundamental rights and freedom of the Muslim community living in the US, who are on everyone's radar due to the suicide bombing attacks along the US coast.
MacNicol showcases a more serious and complex side of himself while playing the character, making it another of his unmissable shows that should be on everyone's watchlist.
3) Numbers
CBS's procedural drama series Numbers follows the story of a group of people from the FBI and the California Institute of Science solving several cases in LA. MacNicol plays the character of the geeky theoretical physicist, Larry Fleinhardt. He helps Charlie, a mathematical genius, in assisting his brother, Don, an FBI agent, in solving criminal cases.
While the show is a procedural drama, it also focuses on the personal narratives of the characters. Therefore, while it shows Peter MacNicol's character helping in solving crimes, he also uses his knowledge of quantum physics to help in understanding matters revolving around human emotions.
The series balances the intriguing criminal plots and the personal lives of the characters perfectly. Therefore, you should definitely add the series to your watchlist.
2) Sophie's Choice
The psychological drama Sophie's Choice, starring Meryl Streep, is another of the popular films in Peter MacNicol's filmography. He played a naive writer named Stingo, who moves to Brooklyn to write his novel. He meets Streep's character, Sophie, who is his neighbor, and gets entangled in her story.
From mental health disorders to highlighting the trauma caused by World War II, the film is a great watch and will hook you until the very end to find out if Stingo is able to save Sophie from her disastrous life and finish his novel. Both veteran actors were praised for their performances in the drama movie, making it another of MacNicol's films that should definitely be on your watchlist.
1) Ally McBeal
MacNicol's performance in the legal comedy-drama series is among his best and has earned him numerous accolades, including an Emmy. Ally McBeal revolves around the lives of the lawyers working in the law firm Cage & Fish.
Peter MacNicol plays John Cage, one of the founders of the law firm and a great lawyer. He is known for his awkward and introspective nature. Apart from being a gifted lawyer and an eloquent speaker, his quirky personality makes him approachable to his clients and other lawyers when they need help.
The veteran actor gives one of the standout performances in the series, making it another show starring MacNicol that should be on everyone's watchlist.
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