--- name: "Peter Jason" canonical: "https://film.one/person/peter-jason" fi1m_id: "peter-jason" imdb_id: "nm0419273" tmdb_id: 6916 wikidata_id: "Q2076016" roles: ["Actor"] born: "22 July 1944" died: "20 February 2025" reviewed_on_fi1m: 13 average_fi1m_score: 73 average_as: "actor" average_over: 12 updated: "2026-10-05T00:36:00.158107+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Peter Jason ## Identity Peter Jason - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/peter-jason - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** peter-jason - **IMDb ID:** nm0419273 - **TMDB ID:** 6916 - **Wikidata ID:** Q2076016 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jason, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2076016, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0419273/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6916 Actor. Born 22 July 1944 in Hollywood, California, USA. Died 20 February 2025. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 22 July 1944, Hollywood, California, USA - **Died:** 20 February 2025 - **Active:** 1981–2018 - **Also known as:** پیتر جیسون - **Titles on Fi1m:** 13: 12 acting, 1 other - **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 12 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 72 (4), 1990s 69 (2), 2000s 79 (4), 2010s 72 (3) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 75 to 70 across 10 titles - **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 3 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 7, Action 4, Comedy 4, Crime 4, Thriller 3, Adventure 2 - **Screen time:** 17 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $1,953m across 9 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jason, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2076016, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0419273/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6916 ## Streaming the US now - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Adaptation.*](https://film.one/film/adaptation.md) (83) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Peter Jason (born Peter Edward Ostling) was an American character actor. Born on 22 July 1944 in Hollywood, California, he trained at Orange Coast College and Carnegie Mellon University before beginning his career in the late 1960s. He appeared in more than 250 film and television roles. Jason was a frequent collaborator with directors Walter Hill (nine films) and John Carpenter (seven films). He is known for roles including the Soccer Coach in *The Karate Kid* (1984), Gilbert in *They Live* (1988), Con Stapleton in the series *Deadwood* (2004–06, 2019), the Defense Attorney in *Adaptation.* (2002), Senator Sherwood in *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* (2018), and Norman Gates in *Dante's Peak* (1997). He died on 20 February 2025 in West Hollywood, California, aged 80. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, hollywoodreporter.com, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (13) ### Performed in (12) — the average rests on these - *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* (2018), Fi1m 58, as Senator Sherwood — [page](https://film.one/film/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom.md) - *Hail, Caesar!* (2016), Fi1m 72, as Director — [page](https://film.one/film/hail-caesar.md) - *Justified* (2010), Fi1m 87, as Owen Carnes — [page](https://film.one/tv/justified.md) - *Deadwood* (2004), Fi1m 91, as Con Stapleton — [page](https://film.one/tv/deadwood.md) - *Carnivàle* (2003), Fi1m 76, as Lou Edwards — [page](https://film.one/tv/carnivale.md) - *Seabiscuit* (2003), Fi1m 65, as Reporter Max — [page](https://film.one/film/seabiscuit.md) - *Adaptation.* (2002), Fi1m 83, as Defense Attorney — [page](https://film.one/film/adaptation.md) - *Dante's Peak* (1997), Fi1m 56, as Norman Gates — [page](https://film.one/film/dantes-peak.md) - *They Live* (1988), Fi1m 79, as Gilbert — [page](https://film.one/film/they-live.md) - *The Karate Kid* (1984), Fi1m 81, as Soccer Coach — [page](https://film.one/film/the-karate-kid.md) - *48 Hrs.* (1982), Fi1m 78, as Cowboy Bartender — [page](https://film.one/film/48-hrs.md) - *Nice Dreams* (1981), Fi1m 50, as Det. Drooler — [page](https://film.one/film/nice-dreams.md) ### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited - *The Hunt for Red October* (1990), Fi1m 82, as Commander, USS Reuben James (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-hunt-for-red-october.md) ## Complete filmography (208) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *The Cowboy Killer* (2026), as Paul - *Christmas at Mistletoe Manor* (2025), as Louis - *Barney & Herb* (2024), as Herb - *We Are Gathered Here Today* (2022), as Henry Stone - *Deep in the Forest* (2021), as Mark Goodman - *The Assent* (2020), as Father Lambert - *Deadwood: The Movie* (2019), as Con Stapleton - *Heavenly Deposit* (2019), as Steven - *The Other Side of the Wind* (2018), as Grover - *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* (2018), as Senator Sherwood — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom.md) - *High & Outside: A Baseball Noir* (2018), as Harold - *Get Married or Die* (2018), as Frank - *The Nth Ward* (2017), as Jeffrey - *The Terror of Hallow's Eve* (2017), as Dr. Hamilton - *Sister Cities* (2016), as Dr. Timmins - *Hail, Caesar!* (2016), as Director — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/hail-caesar.md) - *Baskets* (2016), series, as Uncle Jim - *Scorpion* (2014), series, as General Talbertse - *Return to Zero* (2014), as Gerry - *Mixels* (2014), series, as Major Nixel, Tuth, Sharx, Major Nixel, Turg, Wuzzo - *Merkin Penal* (2014), as Sargent Sacrifice - *Willow Creek* (2013), as Ranger Troy Andrews - *Queen City* (2013), as Bernie Donovan - *Robosapien: Rebooted* (2013), as Admiral Victor - *1600 Penn* (2012), series, as General Harrigan - *Longmire* (2012), series, as Abel 'Jenk' Jenkins — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/longmire.md) - *Heal Thyself* (2012), as Dennis Hill - *Annie Claus Is Coming to Town* (2011), as Santa - *From the Head* (2011), as Jim - *Hopelessly in June* (2011), as Frankie Flowers · Co-Producer - *Son of Morning* (2011), as Ned Jensen - *Little Murder* (2011), as Captain - *Valley of the Sun* (2011), as Myron McGill - *How to Make Love to a Woman* (2010), as Mr. Conners - *Justified* (2010), series, as Owen Carnes — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/justified.md) - *Falling Up* (2009), as John O'Shea - *Mending Fences* (2009), as Hank Bentley - *Castle* (2009), series, as Sheriff Sloan — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md) - *Raising the Bar* (2008), series, as Rex - *Gemini Division* (2008), series, Actor - *Crash and Burn* (2008), as Winston Manny - *The Man Who Came Back* (2008), as The Warden - *Dirty Sexy Money* (2007), series, as Larry Foundry - *Chuck* (2007), series, as General Merriweather — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/chuck.md) - *Moving McAllister* (2007), as Mr. Robinson - *Claire* (2007), as Harry Bannion - *Planet Raptor* (2007), as Sgt. Pappy Mathis - *Mad Men* (2007), series, as Len McKenzie — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/mad-men.md) - *Harpies* (2007), as Vorian - *Richard III* (2007), as Ringside Announcer - *John from Cincinnati* (2007), series, as Car Salesman - *The Christmas Card* (2006), as Richard - *The Enigma with a Stigma* (2006), as Bill Herman - *The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* (2006), as Lt. Hamilton - *American Black Beauty* (2005), as Mayor Bart Williams - *Kicking & Screaming* (2005), as Clark - *Alien Apocalypse* (2005), as President Demsky - *Frostbite* (2005), as Colonel Jaffe - *Confessions of an Action Star* (2005), as (uncredited) - *Desperate Housewives* (2004), series, as Jeff — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/desperate-housewives.md) - *Surviving Christmas* (2004), as Suit - *Patients* (2004), as Callie's Dad - *Raptor Island* (2004), as The Captain - *Hair High* (2004), as Coach (voice) - *Deadwood* (2004), series, as Con Stapleton — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/deadwood.md) - *Employee of the Month* (2004), as Bill Gartin - *The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story* (2004), as Ron Grantski - *Arrested Development* (2003), series, as Mr. Jordan, Storage Dave — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/arrested-development.md) - *Cold Case* (2003), series, as Charlie Gleason - *NCIS* (2003), series, as Robert King — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md) - *Carnivàle* (2003), series, as Lou Edwards — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/carnivale.md) - *Detonator* (2003), as U.S. Attorney Fred Goldenberg - *Seabiscuit* (2003), as Reporter Max — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/seabiscuit.md) - *Mister Sterling* (2003), series, Actor - *Live from Baghdad* (2002), as Stu - *Adaptation.* (2002), as Defense Attorney — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/adaptation.md) - *Almost a Woman* (2002), as Mr. Fuller - *13th Child* (2002), as Coroner - *Undisputed* (2002), as Oakland TV Announcer - *The Rose Technique* (2002), as Detective Atwood - *Hard Cash* (2002), as The Counter Boss - *Ghosts of Mars* (2001), as Engineer McSimms - *Cahoots* (2001), as Eddie - *Out of the Wilderness* (2001), as Judge Battle - *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Walter Gersh - *Jackie Chan Adventures* (2000), series, as Farmer MacDonald (voice) - *Titus* (2000), series, as Ridge - *Murder in the Mirror* (2000), as Clark Snowdon - *Mystery Kids* (2000), as Monte Harrington - *The New Woody Woodpecker Show* (1999), series, as Mr. Lux (voice), Dog Announcer (voice), Captain Goodlife /Wimpole (voice), Rock Granite (voice) - *Batman Beyond* (1999), series, as Coach Creagar (voice) - *Batman Beyond: The Movie* (1999), as Coach Creagar (voice) - *Providence* (1999), series, as Frank Moore - *Air America* (1998), series, as Mark McCormick - *Mike Hammer, Private Eye* (1997), series, Actor - *Java Heads: The Movie* (1997), Actor - *The New Batman Adventures* (1997), series, as Manny (voice) - *Perversions of Science* (1997), series, as Priest - *Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer* (1997), as Mr. Sheehy - *Dante's Peak* (1997), as Norman Gates — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/dantes-peak.md) - *Valley Girls* (1996), as Cop - *The Glimmer Man* (1996), as Millie’s Father - *Women: Stories of Passion* (1996), series, as Joan's Husband - *Arli$$* (1996), series, as Marty Polk - *Escape from L.A.* (1996), as Duty Sergeant - *Nash Bridges* (1996), series, as Frank - *Wild Bill* (1995), as Dave McCandless - *Rage* (1995), as Griggs - *JAG* (1995), series, as Randy Hamill - *Murder One* (1995), series, as Mr. Sheehy — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/murder-one.md) - *The Naked Truth* (1995), series, as Senator Wilburn - *Mortal Kombat* (1995), as Master Boyd - *Congo* (1995), as Mr. Janus - *Village of the Damned* (1995), as Ben Blum · Casting Director - *Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child* (1995), series, as The Royal Treasurer (voice) - *The Demolitionist* (1995), as Higgins - *In the Mouth of Madness* (1995), as Mr. Paul - *A Whole New Ballgame* (1995), series, Actor - *Deconstructing Sarah* (1994), as Cliff - *Body Bags* (1993), as Gent - *Kung Fu: The Legend Continues* (1993), series, as Lou - *Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman* (1993), series, as Travis Stone - *Batman: The Animated Series* (1992), series, as Mason (voice) - *Herman's Head* (1991), series, as Fritz - *Marked for Death* (1990), as Pete Stone - *Arachnophobia* (1990), as Henry Beechwood - *The Hunt for Red October* (1990), as Commander, USS Reuben James (uncredited) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-hunt-for-red-october.md) - *Johnny Handsome* (1989), as Mr. Bonet - *Jack in the Box* (1989), as Reese - *Quantum Leap* (1989), series, as Kilpatrick - *Coach* (1989), series, as Harry Heftler - *From the Dead of Night* (1989), Actor - *They Live* (1988), as Gilbert — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/they-live.md) - *Annie McGuire* (1988), series, Actor - *Roseanne* (1988), series, Actor — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/roseanne.md) - *Alien Nation* (1988), as Fedorchuk - *Dear John* (1988), series, as Bill Conners - *Red Heat* (1988), as TV Announcer - *Sunset* (1988), as Frank Coe - *Laguna Heat* (1987), as Chief Hanover - *Prince of Darkness* (1987), as Dr. Paul Leahy - *A Different World* (1987), series, as Mr. Schmect - *Party Camp* (1987), as Sarge - *Married... with Children* (1987), series, as Manager - *The Betty Ford Story* (1987), as Counselor - *Heartbreak Ridge* (1986), as Major G.F. Devin - *Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star* (1986), Actor - *Amazing Stories* (1986), as Commander - *Eat or Be Eaten* (1986), Actor - *Amazing Stories* (1985), series, as commander - *Izzy & Moe* (1985), as Bartender - *The Golden Girls* (1985), series, as Policeman — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-golden-girls.md) - *Command 5* (1985), as Warden Bryan - *Brewster's Millions* (1985), as Chuck Fleming - *A Reason to Live* (1985), as Dick Biheller - *Murder, She Wrote* (1984), series, as Vincent Nader - *Impulse* (1984), as Man in Truck - *Cover Up* (1984), series, Actor - *Oxford Blues* (1984), as Mr. De Angelo - *Dreamscape* (1984), as Babcock - *The Karate Kid* (1984), as Soccer Coach — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/the-karate-kid.md) - *Streets of Fire* (1984), as Ardmore Cop Harry - *Mister Roberts* (1984), as Chief Johnson - *Angel* (1984), as The John - *Scarecrow and Mrs. King* (1983), series, as Brockett - *Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land* (1983), as Schultie - *48 Hrs.* (1982), as Cowboy Bartender — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/48-hrs.md) - *Trick or Treats* (1982), as Malcolm O'Keefe - *Remington Steele* (1982), series, as Foreman, Martin Rome - *Silver Spoons* (1982), series, as Agent McConnell - *Filthy Rich* (1982), series, Actor - *Some Kind of Hero* (1982), as Honcho #1 - *Cagney & Lacey* (1982), series, as Leonard Nolan — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/cagney-and-lacey.md) - *Butterfly* (1982), as Allen - *Splendor in the Grass* (1981), as Coach - *Mommie Dearest* (1981), as Pepsi Executive #4 - *Nice Dreams* (1981), as Det. Drooler — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/nice-dreams.md) - *Texas Lightning* (1981), as Frank Whitman - *Beyond the Universe* (1981), Actor - *Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb* (1980), Actor - *Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story* (1980), as Lt. Micklin - *The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story* (1980), as TV Reporter - *The Long Riders* (1980), as The Pinkertons - *Angel on My Shoulder* (1980), Actor - *The Baltimore Bullet* (1980), as Bert - *Knots Landing* (1979), series, as Security Expert - *Disaster on the Coastliner* (1979), as LeBoux - *Hart to Hart* (1979), series, as Policeman, McCoy - *The Illegal* (1979), Actor - *B. J. and the Bear* (1979), series, as Ansel - *The Driver* (1978), as Commuter - *With This Ring* (1978), as Dirk - *The Incredible Hulk* (1977), series, as Bennett - *One Day at a Time* (1975), series, Actor - *Starsky & Hutch* (1975), series, as Fred Oates - *Kung Fu* (1972), series, as Townsman (uncredited) - *Rio Lobo* (1970), as Lt. Ned Forsythe - *Hawaii Five-O* (1969), series, as Jack Rigney - *Shadow on the Land* (1968), as Man at Airport (uncredited) - *Land of the Giants* (1968), series, as Mylo - *A Bell for Adano* (1967), as Duty Officer - *Judd, for the Defense* (1967), series, Actor - *Cimarron Strip* (1967), series, as Groom, David Arlyn - *The F.B.I.* (1965), series, as Link - *Daniel Boone* (1964), series, as Clint Bickford - *Gunsmoke* (1955), series, as Cully Haimes, Colt Gentry, Pope - *Knights of the Kitchen Table*, series, as Rick Stepjack - *Back of Book*, as Roy Watkins ## Gallery - ![actors Alice Evans and Peter Jason during a tour of the Pentagon. (2006)](https://film.one/media/person/97583/gallery-4eb13eb752f4.jpg) actors Alice Evans and Peter Jason during a tour of the Pentagon. (2006) — Department of Defense/William D. Moss, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Alice_Evans_and_Peter_Jason%2C_DOD.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Peter Jason](https://film.one/media/person/97583/gallery-d9d37f515cdc.jpg) Peter Jason — William D. Moss, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Peter_Jason%2C_DOD.jpg/1280px-Peter_Jason%2C_DOD.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Peter Jason](https://film.one/media/person/97583/gallery-d521956dace7.jpg) Peter Jason — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/peter-jason