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Peter McRobbie
★ Acting

Peter McRobbie

Born 1943 · Hawick, Borders, Scotland, UK · Active 1951–2025

Peter McRobbie, a Scottish-born American actor, has made significant contributions to cult cinema with his roles in Sleepers (1996) and The Notorious Bettie Page (2005). Known for his ability to embody complex characters, McRobbie brings depth to his performances, whether portraying a gritty figure in Sleepers or a pivotal character in the biographical exploration of Bettie Page. His work reflects the nuanced storytelling often found in cult and exploitation films, making him a noteworthy presence in the SassyFlix catalog.

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The Notorious Bettie Page

The Notorious Bettie Page

2005 ★ 6.3
as Gangel

Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day.

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Filmography

99 credits
2020s 6 credits
2025
Barron's Cove as Governor Chambers
Movie ★ 6.9
2025
Dope Thief as Bill McKinty
TV ★ 6.5
2023
Eileen as Warden
Movie ★ 5.8
2022
The Gilded Age as Risley Sage
TV ★ 7.6
2021
Clarice as Nils Hagen
TV ★ 6.9
2010s 22 credits
2019
Daniel Isn't Real as Percy Thigpen
Movie ★ 6.1
2018
Hold the Dark as Hunter John
Movie ★ 5.4
2018
The Alienist as Mayor William L. Strong
TV ★ 7.5
2017
Juggernaut as Leonard Gamble
Movie ★ 5.3
2017
Marvel's The Defenders as Father Lantom
TV ★ 7.1
2016
Confirmation as Alan Simpson
Movie ★ 6.9
2015
The Visit as Pop Pop
Movie ★ 6.3
2015
Bridge of Spies as Allen Dulles
Movie ★ 7.2
2015
Marvel's Daredevil as Father Lantom
TV ★ 8.2
2014
Aloft as Ike
Movie ★ 5.3
2014
Inherent Vice as Adrian Prussia
Movie ★ 6.5
2014
Gotham as Mayor Holden Pritchard
TV ★ 7.6
2013
Chinese Puzzle as L'agent bureau immigration
Movie ★ 6.6
2013
The Immigrant as Dr. Knox
Movie ★ 6.3
2013
Movie ★ 6.4
2013
The Blacklist as Mann am Telefon
TV ★ 7.6
2012
Dark Horse as Arnie
Movie ★ 5.7
2012
Lincoln as George Pendleton
Movie ★ 6.8
2012
Nature Calls as Priest
Movie ★ 4.1
2012
Elementary as Milton Van Kirk
TV ★ 7.6
2011
TV ★ 7.3
2010
Boardwalk Empire as Frederick Elliot
TV ★ 8.0
2000s 28 credits
2009
Split Ends as Nathan Berry
Movie ★ 6.0
2009
TV ★ 5.8
2009
White Collar as Walter
TV ★ 8.2
2009
The Good Wife as Professor George Paley
TV ★ 7.6
2007
Damages as Judge Sanford Toomey
TV ★ 7.5
2006
16 Blocks as Mike Sheehan
Movie ★ 6.5
2006
World Trade Center as Allison's Father
Movie ★ 6.1
2006
Movie ★ 6.3
2006
The Hoax as George Gordon Holmes
Movie ★ 6.3
2006
Conviction as Walter Bradley
TV ★ 6.0
2006
Ugly Betty as Chairman
TV ★ 6.4
2005
Brokeback Mountain as John Twist
Movie ★ 7.8
2005
TV ★ 8.1
2004
Corn as Peder Gleck
Movie ★ 4.5
2004
Spider-Man 2 as OsCorp Representative
Movie ★ 7.3
2004
Messengers as Stuart Quinn
Movie ★ 6.0
2003
Love the Hard Way as Prison Doctor
Movie ★ 6.3
2001
The Atlantis Conspiracy as Mr. Dumbrowski
Movie ★ 3.8
2001
The Invention of Love as Mark Pattison / W.T. Stead
Movie
2001
The American Astronaut as Lee Vilensky
Movie ★ 6.7
2001
TV ★ 7.6
2001
TV ★ 8.2
2001
100 Centre Street as Captain Korshok
TV ★ 8.2
2001
TV ★ 4.0
2000
Small Time Crooks as Frenchy's Lawyer
Movie ★ 6.5
2000
Shaft as Lt. Cromertie
Movie ★ 6.0
2000
Hamlet as Priest
Movie ★ 4.4
2000
Cupid & Cate as Dr. Brimmer
Movie ★ 6.0
1990s 31 credits
1999
A Fish in the Bathtub as Father Malachy
Movie ★ 6.8
1999
TV ★ 6.8
1999
TV ★ 7.9
1999
The Sopranos as Father Felix
TV ★ 8.7
1998
Celebrity as Father Gladden's Fan on Porch
Movie ★ 6.0
1998
Snake Eyes as Pritzker
Movie ★ 6.2
1998
Movie ★ 5.3
1998
Movie ★ 6.8
1998
Jaded as Dr. Mancuso
Movie ★ 5.3
1997
Movie ★ 7.3
1997
Picture Perfect as 2nd Ad Executive
Movie ★ 5.9
1996
The Associate as Executive at Strip Club
Movie ★ 6.3
1996
Big Night as Loan Officer
Movie ★ 7.0
1996
Sleepers as Lawyer
Movie ★ 7.6
1995
The Neon Bible as Reverend Watkins
Movie ★ 6.1
1995
Mighty Aphrodite as Linda's Ex-Landlord
Movie ★ 6.7
1995
Palookaville as Chief of Police
Movie ★ 5.9
1994
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics as Dr. Ames (segment "Where the Dead Are")
Movie ★ 6.8
1994
Bullets Over Broadway as Man at Theatre
Movie ★ 7.1
1993
And the Band Played On as Dr. Max Essex
Movie ★ 6.5
1993
Acapulco H.E.A.T. as Housten (uncredited)
TV ★ 5.3
1992
School Ties as Chaplain
Movie ★ 6.5
1991
Golden Years as Lt. McGiver
Movie ★ 5.8
1991
Shadows and Fog as Bartender
Movie ★ 6.7
1991
Johnny Suede as Flip Doubt
Movie ★ 5.2
1991
Golden Years as Lt. McGiver
TV ★ 6.2
1990
Law & Order as Walter Bradley
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Herbert Fowler
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as John Ennis
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Manager
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Thomas Neustadt
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 11 credits
1988
Big as Executive #3
Movie ★ 7.2
1988
Movie ★ 6.2
1987
TV ★ 6.3
1986
Movie ★ 6.2
1985
Movie ★ 7.4
1985
Doubletake as Sex Therapist
Movie ★ 5.0
1985
Movie ★ 6.0
1984
The Beniker Gang as Mr. Millhauser
Movie ★ 6.2
1983
Zelig as Workers Rally Speaker
Movie ★ 7.4
1981
Nero Wolfe as Robert Cruidshank (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.5
1980
A Jury of Her Peers as County Attorney
Movie ★ 7.0
1950s 1 credit
1951
TV ★ 8.8