Peter Horton (born August 20, 1953) is an American actor and director. He is perhaps best known for his role as Prof. Gary Shepherd on the popular television series thirtysomething. He left the series in 1991 to pursue an interest in directing.
Peter Horton's father was in the shipping business. He was a ship captain. However, he died prior to a 1991 US Magazine article Peter himself wrote.
He has a degree in Music composition from the Univerity of California.
Peter also attended Principia College.
He is also a musical composer.
Peter plays the classical piano.
(1991) Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world.
Daughter Lily born in October 2000.
Ex-brother-in-law of Dedee Pfeiffer and Lori Pfeiffer.
