Peter MacLean was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Squirm, Days of Our Lives, and Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo. Born on January 2, 1936, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, he had a successful career in film and television until his passing on May 28, 2003.
Personal and Family Life
Peter MacLean was married to Dorothy Constantine from 1960 until his death in 2003. Together they had three children. He graduated from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, which helped shape his acting career.
Career Highlights
MacLean was known for his extensive work in television during the 1970s and 80s and for playing notable stage roles, including Macbeth. He starred as the lead and director in Disneyland’s Paris “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” show, where he performed around 1,800 times.
Death and Legacy
Peter MacLean passed away on May 28, 2003, in Los Angeles, California, due to lymphoma. His contributions to theater and television are remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Cardinal | 1963-12-12 | Father Callahan |
| Squirm | 1976-07-30 | Sheriff Jim Reston |
| The Friends of Eddie Coyle | 1973-06-26 | Mr. Partridge |
| Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo | 1984-12-21 | Mr. Douglas |
| Angel on My Shoulder | 1980-05-11 | Gregg Marlowe |
| Midnight Offerings | 1981-02-27 | Charles Prentiss |
| Othello | 1981-01-01 | Brabantio |
| Who Is Julia? | 1986-10-26 | Newscaster |
| Force: Five | 1981-07-24 | Senator Forrester |
| The Playground | 1965-10-03 | Dr. Ronald |
| Richard II | 1982-06-21 | Duke of York |
| Salvage | 1979-01-20 | Teague |
| The Castaways on Gilligan’s Island | 1979-05-03 | Fred Sloan |
| Fantasy Island | 1977-01-14 | Hunter #3, Alex Davidson |
| Battlestar Galactica | 1978-09-17 | President |
| Knight Rider | 1982-09-26 | Jonathan Dutton |
| The A-Team | 1983-01-23 | General Ekworth |
| Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | 1979-09-20 | Col. Cornel Traeger |
| Wonder Woman | 1975-11-07 | Schmidt |
| Starsky & Hutch | 1975-09-10 | Professor Gage |
| Hardcastle and McCormick | 1983-09-18 | Tony Barlowe |
| MacGyver | 1985-09-29 | Mr. Nystrom |
| The Amazing Spider-Man | 1978-04-05 |