John O'Hurley

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Biography

Peterman, the pompous, effusive and foolhardy catalogue clothier made his debut on the popular sitcom "Seinfeld" (NBC, 1989-1998). Speaking in flowery prose, much like the over-the-top copy in the real J. Peterman catalogue, O'Hurley's character - once described as cross between "a mock detective from 1940's radio and a bad Charles Kurault" - entered the cultural zeitgeist and became a part of television history. Though always possessing a …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

October 9, 1954

Career Milestones

2007

Will star as King Arthur in the Las Vegas production of "Spamalot" (March)

2006

Cast in the role of lawyer Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of "Chicago"

2005

Cast in the summer reality series "Dancing with the Stars" (ABC)

2003

Starred in the short-lived comedy "The Mullets" (UPN)

2000

Voiced King Nova on the animated series "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command" (ABC 2000-01, UPN 2001-02)

2000

Hosted the syndicated game show "To Tell the Truth"

1997

Cast as Robert on the ABC sitcom "Over the Top"

1995

Had recurring role of J Peterman on "Seinfeld" (NBC)

1995

Was regular on the short-lived ABC sitcom "A Whole New Ballgame"

1992

Played a stuffy anchorman in his first primetime sitcom, the short-lived (3 episodes) CBS series "Scorch"

1990

Joined cast of NBC's "Santa Barbara"

1989

Appeared on the CBS daytime soap "The Young and the Restless"

1988

Had featured role in the NBC primetime miniseries "Something Is Out There"

1984

Played dual role of Keith and Jonathan on the ABC soap "Loving"

1983

Landed first regular role on TV on the ABC daytime dram "Edge of Night"

1979

Moved to NYC

After college, worked in public relations

Began performing while a student at Providence College; played Biff in "Death of a Salesman"

Raised in West Hartford, Connecticut