I did a play in high school, then one in college. My first professional experience was off-off-Broadway. I'm conveniently blocking the title. I'm sure I was terrible. Peter Riegert blockbroadwaycollege Change image and share on social
You rely on a lot of things about learning to play a particular character. Peter Riegert characterlearnlot Change image and share on social
I adapted an O. Henry short story called 'By Courier,' which got nominated for a Best Short Subject Oscar. Peter Riegert adaptcallcourier Change image and share on social
A movie is a filmed rehearsal in a way. The audience doesn't know that because you're taking out the things that don't work. There's no comparison to the theater because it's live. But making a movie is just as challenging and exciting, I find. A movie is pure process. The theater is the result of process. Peter Riegert audiencechallengecomparison share on social
I like Guinness, and that will make anyone Irish. That and soda bread, and I'm good to go. Peter Riegert breadgoodguinness Change image and share on social
In 2000, I realized I had reached that certain age when the parts get scarcer. So I decided to try my hand at directing. Peter Riegert agedecidedirect Change image and share on social
There are times when you have to fight for something you believe in, that you love. Peter Riegert fightlovetime Change image and share on social
We don't think of them as acting, but we take on certain characteristics based on where we function, and those relationships draw out aspects of who we are as people. And that's what acting is. Different parts draw out different parts of your nature. Peter Riegert actaspectbase share on social
There are movies I've seen or books I've read that attach themselves in a way that's greater than the ability to understand why. How do you explain that kind of connectedness? Peter Riegert abilityattachbook Change image and share on social
I did 'Animal House' in 1978, then 'Local Hero' in 1983, and then in '88, 'Crossing Delancey.' And I realized that every three to five years, you need a big role to put you into the national psyche. Peter Riegert animalbigcross Change image and share on social