Peter Brett Cullen is an American actor. He’s famous for playing different characters in TV shows and movies. Some of his notable roles include Dan Fixx in Falcon Crest, Sam Cain in The Young Riders, Governor Ray Sullivan in The West Wing, and Goodwin Stanhope in Lost.
Peter Cullen was born on August 26, 1956, in Houston, Texas. His parents were Catherine and Lucien Hugh Cullen. His dad worked in the oil industry, which made them quite rich. Peter went to Madison High School in Houston and graduated in 1974. Later, he went to the University of Houston and graduated in 1979. He’s very proud of his university and received an award from them in 2012.
Peter Cullen had a mentor named Cecil Pickett who taught him acting. He’s also friends with Dennis Quaid, another actor from Houston. He introduced Dennis to his ex-wife. Peter’s been in many TV shows and movies. He was in Falcon Crest, The Young Riders, The West Wing, Lost, and many more. He also played roles in movies like Apollo 13 and The Dark Knight Rises. In recent years, he appeared in shows like Person of Interest and Devious Maids.
In recent years, Peter Cullen kept acting in TV shows and movies. He appeared in Revenge, Criminal Minds, and Under the Dome. He also starred in the film The Last Rescue. In 2019, he played Thomas Wayne in the movie Joker.
Peter Cullen is involved in helping people find jobs in Houston. He’s a spokesman for a program called Houston Works, which helps with job training, scholarships, and summer job programs.
Peter Cullen is married and has children. He continues to act and is known for his versatile roles in both TV and movies.