Peter Cambor
He mastered the art of the scene-stealing supporting role, bringing layered charm to the psychologist on NCIS: LA and the hapless Barry on Grace and Frankie.
Born 1978 (age 48)·American film and television actor·Birthday: September 28·Generation X
Biography
Peter Cambor possesses a knack for making secondary characters feel utterly essential. Audiences likely know him best as Nate Getz, the operational psychologist on 'NCIS: Los Angeles', a role that allowed him to inject cerebral warmth and dry humor into the procedural drama. With a background that includes training at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Cambor approaches each part with a thoughtful precision. His comedic timing found a perfect outlet in the Netflix series 'Grace and Frankie', where his portrayal of Barry, the perpetually exasperated but well-meaning son-in-law, provided consistent and reliable laughs. Cambor's career is a study in building a substantial body of work through smart, memorable choices in ensemble casts, proving that sometimes the most lasting impressions are made by those who expertly support the story.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Peter was born in 1978, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Peter Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Peter's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1978Born
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1983Started school
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1991Became a teenager
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Could drive
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1996Could vote
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Turned 21
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2008Turned 30
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 40
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 48 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed series regular Nate Getz, the operational psychologist, on the CBS drama 'NCIS: Los Angeles' for its first three seasons.
- Played a recurring role as Barry, the son-in-law, on the acclaimed Netflix series 'Grace and Frankie'.
- Co-wrote and starred in the independent film 'The Love Guide', showcasing his skills beyond acting.
Did You Know?
He is a trained stage actor and performed in theatrical productions before moving to television.
Cambor is also a writer and producer, involved in developing his own projects.
He appeared in a recurring role on the series 'Notes from the Underbelly' early in his TV career.
“The best supporting role makes the story about everyone else.”
