Peter Dobson
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Across changing tastes and formats, Peter Dobson has stayed an American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. Another entry worth naming is 'The Frighteners'. With 48 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. 'Forrest Gump' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
Peter Dobson
34 Movies
14 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Peter Dobson has stayed an American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. Another entry worth naming is 'The Frighteners'. With 48 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. 'Forrest Gump' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
Movies
Plays Young Elvis Presley
Forrest Gump
1994
Plays Allied Soldier Radio (voice)
Prisoner of War
2025
Plays Ray Lynskey
The Frighteners
1996
Plays Tony
The Marrying Man
1991
Plays Vinnie
Last Exit to Brooklyn
1989
Plays Lt. Feege Gruber
Drowning Mona
2000
Plays Kyle Kerns
Plain Clothes
1988
Plays Rob
Doppelganger
1993
Plays Billy Parks
Bates Motel
1987
Plays Artie, Hitman #1
Betrayal
2003
Plays Cory
Poolhall Junkies
2002
Plays Tommy Ray
Where the Day Takes You
1992
Plays Stone
Operation Blood Hunt
2024
Plays Mike
The Mourning
2015
Plays Delivery Guy
Wicked Ways
1999
Plays Foley
3 Days in Malay
2023
Plays Gunnar Davis
Snowbound
2001
Plays Peter Blaine
Quiet Days in Hollywood
1997
Plays Terry's Friend
Terrified
1995
Plays Dean
Nowhere Land
1998
Plays Detective Wilcox
6 Ways to Die
2015
Plays Benny O'Malley
The Big Squeeze
1996
Plays Maddox
Dry Cycle
2003
Plays Curtis
2:22
2008
Plays Dominic
Sing
1989
Plays The King
Protecting the King
2007
Plays Jimmy
Hotel of the Damned
2016
Plays Howard Nessbaum
Remembering Phil
2008
Plays Cory
Zigs
2001
Plays Kale
Dead Cold
1996
Plays Jesse Garrett
American Idiots
2013
Plays Salvatore Maldonado
Pledge of Allegiance
2003
Plays Constantine
Elwood
2014
Plays Kook Packard
Dirty Dead Con Men
2018
TV Shows
Plays Johnny Bago
Johnny Bago
1993
Plays Morgan Lathem
Party of Five
1994
Plays Peter Callur
Can't Hurry Love
1995
Plays Anthony Haines
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Dino Tataglia
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
1993
Plays Fred Rutter
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Joey Scianti
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Mikey Thompson (1981)
Cold Case
2003
Plays Eddie
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Fred Becker
CSI: NY
2004
Plays Bill's Business Partner
Big Love
2006
Plays Vito
Fallen Angels
1993
Plays Arnie Barlow
The Defenders
2010
Plays Lane Collins
Hawaii Five-0
2010
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Prisoner of War
Full Filmography
Prisoner of War
Allied Soldier Radio (voice)
2025
Film
Operation Blood Hunt
Stone
2024
Film
3 Days in Malay
Foley
2023
Film
Dirty Dead Con Men
Kook Packard
2018
Film
Hotel of the Damned
Jimmy
2016
Film
6 Ways to Die
Detective Wilcox
2015
Film
The Mourning
Mike
2015
Film
Elwood
Constantine
2014
Film
American Idiots
Jesse Garrett
2013
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Dobson and where are they from?
Peter Dobson is 62 years old, born on July 19, 1964 in Red Bank, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Dobson?
Peter Dobson is best known for roles in Forrest Gump, The Frighteners, Prisoner of War.
How many movies has Peter Dobson been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Peter Dobson has appeared in 34 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Peter Dobson's first movie?
The career of Peter Dobson began with I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) (1987).
What is Peter Dobson's most recent movie or series?
Peter Dobson's most recent release is Prisoner of War, which premiered on September 19, 2025.
What TV shows has Peter Dobson appeared in?
On television, Peter Dobson has appeared in Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Miami, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Tales from the Crypt.
Peter Dobson
1964-07-19 · Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
Peter Dobson (born July 19, 1964) is an American actor. His film roles include appearances in Sing (1989), Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989), The Marrying Man (1991), The Frighteners (1996), and Drowning Mona (2000), in addition to a cameo as Elvis Presley in Forrest Gump (1994). On television, he starred as the title character in the CBS comedy Johnny Bago (1993) and the lead of the USA Network comedy-drama Cover Me (2000–2001).