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Actor Peter Gallagher on His Unexpected Success

Gallagher is starring in two soon to be released films, "The Underneath," and "While You Were Sleeping." The New York Times said, "the first hit of summer is here," about "While You Were Sleeping." Gallagher has been on the acting scene for over two decades but only recently garnered commercial success. Gallagher is well known on Broadway as the star of "Guys and Dolls."

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, April 25, 1995: Interview with Robert McNamara; Interview with Peter Gallagher; Commentary on the 1994-1995 television season.

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The Philadelphia native is the son of early kiddy show star, Uncle Pete. Boyle has made a name for himself in both the TV and film industry. He has been featured in films such as Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein," "Taxi Driver," "The Dream Team," and more. Boyle recently played a regular character in the TV show "NYPD Blue." He is currently featured in the movie "While You Were Sleeping."

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