Peter Keleghan (born September 16, 1959) is a Canadian actor and writer, known for portraying Ben Bellow in the comedy series 18 to Life, Clark Claxton Sr. in the comedy series Billable Hours and Ranger Gord in The Red Green Show. Since 2008, he has a recurring role on Murdoch Mysteries as government agent/spy Terrence Meyers.
Early life Keleghan was born in Montreal, Quebec. He earned his BA in English Drama from York University in Toronto, Ontario.
Career Keleghan has had a long career in film and television, mostly in comedic roles starting in the Smith & Smith spin off comedy sketch show, Comedy Mill. His best-known roles have been film industry CEO Alan Roy on Made in Canada, news anchor Jim Walcott on The Newsroom, Ranger Gord on The Red Green Show, Ben Bellow on 18 to Life and special agent Terrence Myers on Murdoch Mysteries. His other television performances include Seinfeld, and Queer as Folk.
Some of his film work includes Picture Perfect, Ginger Snaps, Eating Buccaneers and GravyTrain. Kelghan has also provided the voice of Scaredy Bat, a character in the animated series Ruby Gloom.
In 2009, Keleghan was awarded the ACTRA Award of Excellence in recognition of his body of work.
Personal life Keleghan is married to actress Leah Pinsent.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1983 Screwballs Rick McKay 1986Check It Out!RogerSeason 2, Episode 2: Edna's Phantom Romance 1986–1991 The Comedy Mill 1989 In Opposition Tom Sheridan 1992Davis RulesMan #2S2, E14: Ferry Tale 1992 Cheers Kirby 2 episodes 1993–2001 The Red Green Show Ranger Gord RecurringNominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2000) & (2001) 1993 Seinfeld Lloyd Braun "The Non-Fat Yogurt"1994 Burke's Law Bill Kingsley "Who Killed the Anchorman?" Viper Arnie Nevelson 1995 Picture Perfect Agent Sloan 1996 Forever Knight Gefford Weintroff Goosebumps Jeffery Burton "Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes" 1996–2005 The Newsroom Jim Walcott RecurringWon - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (1998) 1997–2000 Ned's Newt Eric "Dad" Flemkin Voice 1997–1999 The Mr. Men Show Game Show Guy/Pal/Various 1998–2004 Made in Canada Alan Roy, CEO Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (1999) & (2003)Won - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2001), (2002) & (2004)Nominated - Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Male - Television (2003) 1999 Genius Dean Wallace Television film 2000 The Misadventures of Tron Bonne Digger Videogame Ginger Snaps Mr. Wayne 2002 Royal Canadian Air Farce Various Episode 9.16Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2002) 2003 Eloise at the Plaza Mr. Nye 2005 Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Mike Romanow Slings & Arrows Mr. Archer 5 episodes Niagara Motel Henry 2006–2008 Captain Flamingo Announcer Voice Ruby Gloom Scaredy Bat VoiceNominated - Gemini Award for Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series (2008) Billable Hours Clark Claxton, Sr. 19 episodes Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2009) 2008–present Murdoch Mysteries Terrence Meyers Recurring2008 Coopers' Camera Tim Cooper Eating Buccaneers Jerry Nominated - Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Male - Film 2008–2009 Best Ed Additional voices 26 episodes2009 Willa's Wild Life Darrel "Dad" Fisher Voice Leslie, My Name Is Evil Walter Little Mosque on the Prairie Mr. Bryson Season 3, Episode 12: Double Troubles2010 18 to Life Ben Bellow Main role (2010-2011)Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2010) & (2011)Won - Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role (2011) GravyTrain Houston GravyTrain, Sr. 2012–2017 Saving Hope Randall Crane Recurring 2013 Sex After Kids Sean 2014 The Best Laid Plans Eric Cameron Big News from Grand Rock Bill 2015 Suits Avery McKernon 2016 Sadie's Last Days on Earth Roger Mitchell 2017–2023 Workin' Moms Richard Greenwood Recurring 2018 Into Invisible Light Michael 2019 Hudson & Rex Sam Bronstein Episode: "The Mourning Show"2024 Sullivan's Crossing Harvey Episode: "Truth and Consequences" Seeds 2025 Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Neil Kent season 2 episode 7 "The Man in the Stadium"The Z-SuiteOliver
References
External links Peter Keleghan on The Canadian Encyclopedia