Peter Scolari

Acting

42Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 12, 1955

Birth Place: New Rochelle, New York, USA

About Peter Scolari

Peter Thomas Scolari (September 12, 1955 – October 22, 2021) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Michael Harris on Newhart (1984–1990) and Henry Desmond in Bosom Buddies (1980–1982). Scolari received three Emmy nominations for his work on Newhart and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his recurring role as Tad Horvath on Girls in 2016. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Scolari, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Best Peter Scolari Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Scolari's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

A Scooby-Doo! Christmas (2002) movie poster

★8.3

A Scooby-Doo! Christmas — On the way to Daphne's relatives' condominium, the Mystery Inc. gang detours through the town of Winter Hollow, where th

A Scooby-Doo! Christmas

2002•Animation

★8.0

Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987) movie poster

★8.0

Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery — Frank Dowling has to solve the mystery of a young man who is obsessed with finding his natural parents.

Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery

1987•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Mentor — A thought-provoking drama about the power that a famous university professor holds over his students and assistants.

Mentor

2006•Drama

★7.8

★7.8

Disclosure — An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, a

Disclosure

2020•Documentary

★7.3

Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin (1991) movie poster

★7.3

Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin — David Katz is a world famous magician and he comes to Denver with his group to perform for a charity gala for disabled c

Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin

1991•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Scolari.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	Disclosure	Henry Desmond / Hildegard Desmond (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Looks That Kill	Paul	Hit	Similar →
2019	The Social Ones	Stephen Schpelnick	Hit	Similar →
2018	All You Can Eat	Dr. Zukreski	Hit	Similar →
2016	Dean	Patrick	Average	Similar →
2016	How You Look at It	Hero	Flop	Similar →
2013	Jerome's Bouquet	Bob	Flop	Similar →
2012	Letting Go	Bill	Flop	Similar →
2008	A Plumm Summer	Agent Hardigan	Average	Similar →
2008	The Boy Who Cried Wolf	-	Flop	Similar →
2007	Suburban Girl	Mickey Lamm	Average	Similar →
2006	Cathedral Pines	Father Mike McGary	Flop	Similar →
2006	Mentor	Jonathan Parks	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon	Pete Conrad	Average	Similar →
2004	The Polar Express	Billy - Lonely Boy	Hit	Similar →
2002	A Scooby-Doo! Christmas	Professor William Fagen Higginson (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Jeffrey Cat: Claw and Order - All Dogs Don't Go to Heaven	Whiskers (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2002	Sorority Boys	Louis	Average	Similar →
2000	The Ultimate Christmas Present	Edwin Hadley	Flop	Similar →
1996	For Hope	Date #2 (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1996	Talk to Me	Howard Grant	Flop	Similar →
1996	That Thing You Do!	Troy Chesterfield	Hit	Similar →
1996	Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade	Self	Flop	Similar →
1996	Stop the World, I Want to Get Off	Littlechap	Flop	Similar →
1994	Camp Nowhere	Donald Himmel	Average	Similar →
1993	Ticks	Charles Danson	Average	Similar →
1992	Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street	Dr. Zach Drummond	Average	Similar →
1991	Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin	David Katz	Hit	Similar →
1991	Perfect Harmony	Derek Sanders	Average	Similar →
1991	Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor	Paul DeWitt	Flop	Similar →
1990	Corporate Affairs	Simon Tanner	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Ryan White Story	David Day	Average	Similar →
1987	Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery	Chris Robinson	Super Hit	Similar →
1987	Harry Anderson's Sideshow	Self	Flop	Similar →
1986	Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures	Mr. Bill	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Rosebud Beach Hotel	Elliot	Flop	Similar →
1984	Amazons	Dr. Jerry Menzies	Flop	Similar →
1983	Imps*	Phil	Flop	Similar →
1983	Carpool	Robert Duff	Flop	Similar →
1982	Missing Children: A Mother's Story	Woody	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Further Adventures of Wally Brown	Douglas Burdett	Flop	Similar →
1978	Take Off	Kookie ("1950's")	Hit	Similar →

Peter Scolari - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Scolari?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Scolari is "A Scooby-Doo! Christmas" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Peter Scolari acted in?

Peter Scolari has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Scolari?

Other notable films include "Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery", "Mentor", and "Disclosure".