Peter Scolari

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Biography

A talented comedic actor who broke through alongside Tom Hanks on the cross-dressing sitcom "Bosom Buddies" (ABC, 1980-82), Peter Scolari's early association with Hanks proved a double-edged sword. Although he went on to enjoy a charismatic, Emmy-nominated run as the ultimate neurotic yuppie Michael Harris on "Newhart" (CBS, 1982-1990), Scolari was overshadowed by Hanks' rise to movie superstardom and was often invoked as a punchline comparing …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Consultants & Advisors

Born

September 12, 1955

Career Milestones

2004

Voiced the Lonely Boy in Robert Zemeckis' animated feature "The Polar Express"

1998

Cast in the HBO mini series "From the Earth to the Moon" produced by Tom Hanks and Ron Howard

1997

Starred in the syndicated Disney series ""Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show"

Appeared in the stage musical "Grease"

1996

Filmed small role in Hanks' directorial debut "That Thing You Do!"

1996

Returned to stage roots in "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off" special for Arts & Entertainment Channel

1995

Was member of ensemble cast of "Dweebs" (CBS)

1994

Did voice of Preston Vogel on animated "Gargoyles" (syndication)

1984

Appeared in feature film "Rosebud Beach Hotel"

1993

Starred in series "Family Album" (CBS)

1984

Played Michael Harris on "Newhart" (CBS)

1983

Starred in "Baby Makes Five" series (ABC)

1982

Made TV-movie debut in "Missing Children: A Mother's Story" (CBS)

1980

Starred in the ABC sitcom "Bosom Buddies" with Tom Hanks

1980

Had recurring role on "The Goodtime Girls" (ABC)

1978

Helped to found the Colonnades Theatre Lab in New York City (date approximate)

Awards

1989

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in Newhart

1988

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in Newhart

1987

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in Newhart