Peter Scolari (born September 12, 1955 in New Rochelle, New York) is an American television, film and stage actor who was seen early in his career in the television programs Bosom Buddies (1980 - 1982), Newhart (1984-1990), and later in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997 - 2000).

Peter is an accomplished juggler and is skilled in circus arts.

Discovered acting at the age of 16 while performing in a high school production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

Dreamed of being a professional baseball player but an elbow injury ended that dream.

Met future wife Cathy Trien in Boston, 1996, while performing in a production of "Grease".