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Peter MacNicol

PersonBorn Apr 10, 1954 (age 72)Dallas, Texas, USA

American actor

Person Rank
Jun 3, 2026
#9,257
Most popular person
Buzz Score
Jun 3, 2026
0.6
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Peter MacNicol

Peter MacNicol is an American actor known for his diverse roles in film and television. Born on April 10, 1954, he achieved recognition for his Broadway debut in Crimes of the Heart, which earned him a Theatre World Award in 1981. MacNicol has appeared in notable films such as Dragonslayer (1981), Sophie's Choice (1982), and Ghostbusters II (1989). He received critical acclaim and won a Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of the eccentric lawyer John Cage in the comedy-drama series Ally McBeal (1997–2002). MacNicol has also been praised for his performances in Chicago Hope (1994–1998), Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law (2000–2007), Numbers (2005–2010), and Grey's Anatomy (2010–2011).

Rank#9,257
Buzz Score0.6
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Birthday1954
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Daily update · June 3, 2026

Peter MacNicol ranks #9,257 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.6. Peter MacNicol peaked at #12,039 of all time (Dec 28 - Jan 26, 2024). Peter MacNicol ranks #6,154 over the past 365 days.

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Peter MacNicol

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Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 3, 2026

Overall popularity
#9,257
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
1.6
#12,039Overall rank
Dec 28 - Jan 26, 2024
1-Year Buzz Score
0.9
#6,154Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Peter MacNicol Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Peter MacNicol Top TV Shows
Peter MacNicol's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Robert Wolcott · 1 ep · 2007 – 2019
6.3
2
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Robert Stark · 7 ep · 2005 – Present
5.5
3
American Dad!
American Dad!
Santa's Elf (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
4
American Dad!
American Dad!
Angel (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
5
American Dad!
American Dad!
Old Man Hanson (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
6
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Dr. Sydney Field · 1 ep · 2004 – 2008
1.8
7
24
24
Tom Lennox · 24 ep · 2001 – 2014
1.8
8
Cheers
Cheers
Mario · 1 ep · 1982 – 1993
1.5
9
Star Wars Rebels
Star Wars Rebels
Tseebo (voice) · 3 ep · 2014 – 2018
1.2
10
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Professor Elliott Randolph · 2 ep · 2013 – 2020
1.1
11
Veep
Veep
Jeff Kane · 9 ep · 2012 – 2019
1.1
12
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Ishmael · 1 ep · 2017 – 2019
0.8
13
All's Fair
All's Fair
Robert DeLancie · 1 ep · 2025 – Present
0.7
14
Young Justice
Young Justice
Professor Ivo (voice) · 1 ep · 2010 – 2022
0.6
15
Young Justice
Young Justice
Professor Ivo / M.O.N.Q.I. (voice) · 1 ep · 2010 – 2022
0.6
16
Young Justice
Young Justice
Professor Ivo / Amazo / M.O.N.Q.I. (voice) · 1 ep · 2010 – 2022
0.6
17
The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
Rabbi Adler · 1 ep · 2012 – 2017
0.5
18
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Oliver / Forever Knight #1 (voice) · 2 ep · 2010 – 2012
0.3
19
All Rise
All Rise
Albert Campbell · 9 ep · 2019 – 2023
0.3
20
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
2000 – 2007
0.2
21
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
X the Eliminator (voice) · 9 ep · 2000 – 2007
0.2
22
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
X, the Eliminator (voice) · 1 ep · 2000 – 2007
0.2
23
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Egghead (voice) · 1 ep · 2012 – Present
0.2
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