Peter Onorati Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Sons

Peter Daniel Onorati also known as Peter Onorati is a seasoned American actor, writer, and producer, renowned for his roles as Charlie Howell in Civil Wars, Stanley Pearson in This Is Us, and Jeff “Jack” Mumford in S.W.A.T..

His extensive career spans television, film, and theater, showcasing his versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles.

Profile

• Full Name: Peter Daniel Onorati
• Stage Name: Peter Onorati
• Born: May 16, 1953
• Age: 72 years old
• Birthplace: Boonton, New Jersey, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Writer, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
• Parents: Peter Onorati Sr., Rose Scorese Onorati
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Jeanette Collins
• Children: Sebastiano Onorati, Gian Carlo Onorati, Francesco Onorati
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Peter Onorati, an actor and writer, was born on May 16, 1953, in Boonton, New Jersey, to first-generation Italian-American parents, Peter Onorati Sr. and Rose Scorese Onorati.

He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School until fifth grade, where his mischievous behavior led to his transfer to the public School St. School.

There, he faced challenges adapting but excelled in athletics at Boonton High School, earning All-County honors in football and wrestling and serving as Student Government President.

He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where he was a standout NCAA all-conference wide receiver, setting multiple school records.

His transition to acting began with improvisational comedy classes, inspired by a dare from his then-girlfriend, leading to his early performances with the Port Authority Theatre Ensemble in New York City.

Career

Peter Onorati, an actor and writer, began his acting career in 1986 with an uncredited role in the ABC Afterschool Special episode “Wanted: The Perfect Guy.”

His first credited role was Ron J. Sleek in the film Firehouse (1987).

He gained early recognition as Lou Carello in the final season of Kate & Allie (1988–1989) and as Det. Vincent LaRusso in Cop Rock (1990).

His film career took off with a role as a Florida Bookie in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990), followed by appearances in Postcards from the Edge (1990), Fire Birds (1990), and RocketMan (1997).

His breakout television role was Charlie Howell in Civil Wars (1991–1993), appearing in 36 episodes.

He later played Mr. Scotto in Murder One (1995–1997), Stanley Pearson in This Is Us (2017–2022), and Jeff “Jack” Mumford in S.W.A.T. (2017–2019, 2021, 2024).

Other notable TV roles include NYPD Blue (1997), Walker, Texas Ranger (2000), American Dreams (2002–2004), Desperate Housewives (2008), 24 (2009), and The Rookie (2021).

His film work includes Fallen Arches (1998), El Cortez (2006, also associate producer), and The Last Champion (2020).

On stage, he performed in Talk Radio (1987) at the Public Theatre, Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex & Sex at the Falcon Theatre, and The Iceman Cometh with Al Pacino.

Awards and Nominations

• Dramalogue Award (1987): Won for his performance in Talk Radio at the Public Theatre.
• Emmy Awards (2019): Submitted himself for a Guest Star Emmy for both S.W.A.T. and This Is Us, advancing to the first round for both roles.
• No additional awards or nominations are publicly documented as of 2025.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @peteronorati
• Facebook Handle: Not publicly available
• Twitter Handle: @PeterOnorati

Personal Life

Peter Onorati, an actor and writer, has been married to writer Jeanette Collins since June 25, 1988, after meeting on the set of ABC Afterschool Special.

They began dating during their time with the Port Authority Theatre Ensemble, and their wedding took place in Boonton, New Jersey.

The couple has three sons: Sebastiano (born March 1989), married to Tayla; Gian Carlo, married to Kristen; and Francesco, married to Sylvia.

They reside in Los Angeles but maintain ties to the East Coast, where Peter expresses a desire to return periodically.

An avid dog owner, he has a golden retriever and frequently shares moments with his pet on social media.

Filmography

Films

• Firehouse (1987) – Ron J. Sleek
• Scrooged (1988) – Supporting Role
• Mortal Sins (1989) – Diduch
• Fire Birds (1990) – Rice
• Goodfellas (1990) – Florida Bookie
• Postcards from the Edge (1990) – Cameraman
• Camp Nowhere (1994) – Karl Dell
• Not Like Us (1995) – Sam Clark
• RocketMan (1997) – Gary Hackman
• Shelter (1998) – Demetrie Kostantinos
• True Friends (1998) – Alphonse
• Tycus (1999) – Jake
• Just Looking (1999) – Phil De Lorenzo
• The Art of Murder (1999) – Willie Kassel
• Fallen Arches (2000) – Charlie
• Lured Innocence (2000) – Maxwell Strong
• Dancing in September (2000) – Mel
• Pedestrian (2000) – Supporting Role
• Ordinary Sinner (2001) – Mike
• Inside Out (2005) – Rocco
• Blood Deep (2005) – Repairman
• Jesus, Mary and Joey (2005) – Jamie
• All In (2006) – T.D.
• El Cortez (2006) – Carlo Russo (also Associate Producer)
• Price to Pay (2006) – Mr. Martin
• The House That Jack Built (2009) – Jack Flice ‘Grandpa Jack’
• Circle (2010) – Chief
• Ghost Phone: Phone Calls from the Dead (2011) – Detective Wilder
• West End (2013) – Uncle John
• Homecoming (2014) – Repairman Pete
• Batman vs. Robin (2015) – Draco (Voice)
• The Last Champion (2020) – Frank Stevens
• Twisted Twin (2020) – Detective Moreno
• Being the Ricardos (2021) – Vittorio
• Our Almost Completely True Story (2021) – Eric

Television

• ABC Afterschool Special (1986) – Uncredited (“Wanted: The Perfect Guy”)
• Kate & Allie (1988–1989) – Lou Carello (Main cast, Season 6)
• Quantum Leap (1989) – Rick (“Disco Inferno”)
• Cop Rock (1990) – Det. Vincent LaRusso (Main cast)
• Civil Wars (1991–1993) – Charlie Howell (Main cast, 36 episodes)
• With Hostile Intent (1993) – Sgt. Harry McCarthy (TV Movie)
• River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene (1993) – Kim (TV Movie)
• Joe’s Life (1993) – Joe Gennaro (Main role)
• Tales from the Crypt (1994) – Carl Schlag (“Only Skin Deep”)
• Under Suspicion (1994) – Det. Frank Fusco (“Pilot”)
• Good Advice (1994) – Joey (“Divorce, Egyptian Style”)
• Donor Unknown (1995) – Nick Stillman (TV Movie)
• Murder One (1995–1997) – Mr. Scotto (6 episodes)
• Dead Ahead (1996) – Frank Cacey (TV Movie)
• The Outer Limits (1997) – Frank Martin (“Last Supper”)

Net Worth

Peter Onorati, an actor and writer, has an estimated net worth of approximately $1.5 million USD.

His wealth is primarily derived from his extensive acting career, with significant earnings from series like Civil Wars, This Is Us, and S.W.A.T., where main cast members reportedly earn $20,000–$40,000 per episode.