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Peter Riegert

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Actor

The Resume

    (April 11, 1947- )
    Born in The Bronx, New York
    Portrayed Donald 'Boon' Schoenstein in 'National Lampoon's Animal House' (1978)
    Had recurring roles as Ronald Zellman in 'The Sopranos' (2000-02), Chauncey Zierko in 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' (2004-07) and George Moore in Damages (2007)
    Appeared in the films 'Americathon' (1979), 'Local Hero' (1983), 'Crossing Delancey' (1988), 'The Mask' (1994), 'Infinity' (1996), 'Traffic' (2000) and 'White Irish Drinkers' (2010)
    Directed 'King of the Corner' (2004)

Why he might be annoying:

    He portrayed Corporal Igor Straminsky in M*A*S*H, but was replaced after two episodes.
    He dated Bette Midler.
    He said, 'I don't think that anybody in their right mind thinks of themselves as a supporting actor.' (We hate to break it to you, Peter, but guess what: you're a supporting actor.)

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was part of the original cast of two early David Mamet plays, 'Duck Variations' and 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago.'
    He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Film for 'By Courier.' (2000)
    He said, 'My family said I should find what I'm passionate about, then persevere through.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 75 Votes: 42.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 42 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 63 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying