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Peter MacNicol

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Peter MacNicol Fast Facts:

Plays the bagpipes.
Intended to become a paleontologist before switching his focus to acting.
First film appearance was in 1981's Dragonslayer; he made his Broadway debut that same year in Crimes of the Heart.
Won the coveted role of Stingo in 1982's Sophie's Choice even though at 5 ft. 7 in., he was too short to play a character who was supposed to be over 6 ft. tall. Wore cowboy boots with 4-inch heels to his audition and later padded them with packs of tissues in order to stand taller.

Peter MacNicol Relationships:
Barbara MacNicol - Mother
Becky MacNicol Gregory - Sister
John MacNicol - Father
Marsue Cumming MacNicol - Wife
Peter MacNicol Awards:
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
College:
Attended University of Dallas, Irving, TX; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN (BFA in Theatre Arts, 1976)