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Peter MacNicol is an American actor. He received a Theatre World Award for his 1981 Broadway debut in the play Crimes of the Heart. His film roles include Galen in Dragonslayer (1981), Stingo in Sophie's Choice (1982), Janosz Poha in Ghostbusters II (1989), camp counselor Gary Granger in Addams Family Values (1993), and David Langley in Bean (1997). MacNicol was born in Dallas, Texas, on April 10, 1954. He attended the University of Dallas and the University of Minnesota, where he studied theater. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue an acting career. MacNicol made his Broadway debut in 1981 in the play Crimes of the Heart. He won a Theatre World Award for his performance. He went on to appear in a number of other Broadway productions, including The Real Thing (1984), The Crucible (1996), and The Pillowman (2005). MacNicol has also had a successful career in film and television. He has appeared in a number of films, including Sophie's Choice (1982), Ghostbusters II (1989), Addams Family Values (1993), and Bean (1997). He is best known for his role as the eccentric lawyer John Cage in the FOX comedy-drama Ally McBeal (1997–2002), for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2001. MacNicol has also appeared in a number of other television shows, including 24 (2001), Numbers (2005), and Veep (2012-2019). He is a versatile actor who has shown his range in a variety of roles. MacNicol is married to Martha Cumming, and they have two children. He is a member of the Actors' Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild.

Peter MacNicol

Dismal Boggs
for Dismal Boggs in The Smurfs (Animated Series)
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The Smurfs are tiny, blue, humanoid creatures who live in mushroom houses in a hidden village. Each Smurf is named for their dominant personality trait, like Brainy Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, or Vanity Smurf. Their leader is Papa Smurf, easily recognizable by his red hat and beard. The Smurfs' main antagonist is the evil wizard Gargamel, who constantly tries to capture them, often with the help of his cat, Azrael. Smurfette, originally created by Gargamel, was transformed into a true Smurf by Papa Smurf's magic. They communicate using the unique "Smurf language," where the word "smurf" is substituted for many verbs and nouns. The Smurfs often embark on adventures, facing challenges and learning valuable lessons about friendship and community. Their favorite food is sarsaparilla, a plant that grows abundantly in their forest. The Smurfs were created by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo (Pierre Culliford) in 1958. Their stories often revolve around magical mishaps, humorous situations, and the ongoing struggle against Gargamel.