Actor

Peter Dobson: Movies & Box Office

films: 28
on screen: 1987–2024
box office: $58M
average score: 14

Born: July 19, 1964 (age 62)
Birthplace: Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1986-present

Biggest hits

The Best Peter Dobson Movies

The films of Peter Dobson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Frighteners (1996) leads with $29.4M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Peter Dobson's Career in Numbers

Peter Dobson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Peter Dobson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Bates Motel (1987) to Operation Blood Hunt (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Peter Dobson Movies by Decade

1980s 6
1990s 11
2000s 7
2010s 2
2020s 2

The 1990s were Peter Dobson's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Peter Dobson Movies by Genre

Drama 9
Action 5
Thriller 4
Horror 3
Comedy 2
Romance 1
Tv movie 1
Fantasy 1
Mystery 1
Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Peter Dobson has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of action (5).

Peter Dobson Career Milestones

First film: Bates Motel 1987
Biggest box office hit: The Frighteners $29.4M worldwide
Best-rated film: 3 Days in Malay Movie Echo Score 14
Newest film: Operation Blood Hunt 2024

28 credits

Peter Dobson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Peter Dobson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 14. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Peter Dobson?

Peter Dobson was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S. in 1964 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1987, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Peter Dobson, born July 19, 1964, is an American actor whose film roles include a variety of notable works. He has appeared in Sing (1989), Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989), The Marrying Man (1991), The Frighteners (1996), and Drowning Mona (2000). Furthermore, he made a significant cameo as Elvis Presley in the popular film Forrest Gump (1994). His television credits are just as notable, starring as the title character in the CBS comedy Johnny Bago (1993) and the lead of the USA Network comedy-drama Cover Me (2000–2001). Dobson hails from Red Bank, New Jersey, born to an activist mother and a contractor father, and grew up in Middletown Township. His acting career stretches from 1986 to present. As of 2015, Dobson has been in talks to make his directorial debut with the film Exit 102: Asbury Park, showing his continuous passion for the industry.

Works with

Who Peter Dobson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Peter Dobson shares the most films with. Louis Mandylor comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Jennifer Jason Leigh (2).

FAQ

Peter Dobson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Peter Dobson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Peter Dobson been in?

Peter Dobson is credited on 28 films, from 1987 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Peter Dobson's highest-grossing movie?

The Frighteners (1996) is Peter Dobson's biggest box office hit, with $29.4M worldwide, ahead of The Marrying Man (1991) ($12.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Peter Dobson's movies have made $58M.

Peter Dobson's biggest hits

What is the best Peter Dobson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Peter Dobson's best-rated film is 3 Days in Malay (2023) with a score of 14.

Best Peter Dobson movies, ranked

How old is Peter Dobson?

Peter Dobson is 62 years old, born on July 19, 1964 in Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S..

What is Peter Dobson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Peter Dobson's filmography is Operation Blood Hunt (2024), in the role of Stone.

Who does Peter Dobson work with most often?

Peter Dobson shares the most films with Louis Mandylor (4 films), Jennifer Jason Leigh (2 films) and Stephen Baldwin (2 films).

The Best Peter Dobson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.

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