Peter Appel (born October 19, 1959) is an American actor of stage, film, and television. He is known for '' Bad Education'' (2019), ''

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'' (2011) and '' Léon: The Professional'' (1994).

Early life and education

In 1987, Appel graduated with a

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degree from

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. He also completed a two-year program at

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, NYC in 1992.

Career

Appel has appeared in over thirty films, and twenty television shows since the 1990s, in addition to theater roles. On television, Appel has appeared in nine different roles for the ''

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'' franchise alone. He also performs as a voice actor for video game such as the ''

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'' and ''

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'' franchises, as well as ''

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'' (2003) and '' The Warriors'' (2005).

Filmography

Film

Television

Theater

References

External links

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