Personal details
- Birth Date: 1940-05-17
- Height: 5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
- Birth Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Children: (divorced, 2 children) Fiona Caitlin Gerety
- Parents: William Neary Fabian Gerety Sr.
- Professions: Actor
Peter Gerety, born May 17, 1940, in Providence, Rhode Island—yeah, that's a place that actually exists, not just some made-up town from a Stephen King novel. The guy’s been around for a minute, and honestly, if you don’t recognize his face, you’ve probably just never looked up from your phone during a movie. He’s one of those actors who just pops up everywhere, the king of “Hey, it’s that guy!” roles. Seriously, Flight (2012)? He’s there. Charlie Wilson's War (2007)? You bet. And sure, Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)—because who hasn’t gotten roped into watching that at least once? Gerety's not just a background blur, either; he brings this quiet intensity, like your favorite grumpy uncle who somehow always knows what’s up. Now, when it comes to real life, the dude’s been married to Natalie Burton since November 27, 2000. That’s, what, over two decades now? Not too shabby by Hollywood standards. Before that, he was married to Sorrel Macgregor. Not a ton of juicy scandal there—just regular life stuff, which honestly is kind of refreshing. Gerety’s career isn’t about the glitz or the drama; it’s about rolling up his sleeves and doing the work, whether that means playing a judge, a priest, or some random dude who just looks like he’s seen too much. His style? Understated but somehow magnetic, the kind of presence that makes even a minor scene stick with you way after the credits roll.
Fun fact buried in the casting files: someone actually had their eye on the role of Ron Witwicky in Transformers (2007) before the final lineup was locked in. The idea bounced around for a bit, names were tossed in, and let’s just say, the character almost had a completely different energy. Ron Witwicky, if you remember, is the dad—dorky, kind of clueless, but somehow lovable in a sitcom-dad sort of way. The actor who ultimately played him nailed the balance between exasperated parent and comic relief, but man, imagine if things had gone a different direction. Hollywood’s full of these almost-casts, and it’s wild to think how much a single casting choice can shape the vibe of a blockbuster. Transformers fans still talk about these what-ifs, honestly. Casting is a crazy domino game—swap one person out, and boom, whole new movie.
May 17, 1940
5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Yes, Fiona Caitlin Gerety
William Neary Fabian Gerety Sr. and Surekha
85 years old