Biography

Peter MacNicol made his feature film debut in "Dragonslayer," followed by "Sophie's Choice," "Ghostbusters II," "Addams Family Values," "Housesitter," "Dracula: Dead and Loving It" and "Bean." He recently appeared alongside Jamie Foxx in "Breakin' All the Rules."

Most widely recognized as John Cage from "Ally McBeal," MacNicol won his first Emmy Award in 2001 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. MacNicol starred in the series "Chicago Hope," for CBS, "The Powers That Be" and "Faerie Tale Theatre." His television movie credits include "The Ponder Heart," "Silencing Mary" and "Johnny Bull."

Raised in Dallas, Texas, MacNicol lives in Los Angeles. His birth date is April 10.