Peter Hackes

Peter Hackes (June 2, 1924 – April 17, 1994) was a longtime American TV and radio correspondent who late in life had acting roles in two prominent American films.

Early life and education Born in New York City, Peter Sidney Hackes graduated from Grinnell College and then earned a master's degree in journalism in 1949 from the University of Iowa, where he served as the city editor of the university’s WSUI radio station. He served in the Navy during World War II, and retired as a captain from the naval reserves in the mid-1980s.

Broadcasting career Early in his career, Hackes worked for radio stations in Iowa, New York, Ohio and Kentucky. Starting in 1955, Hackes spent 30 years based in Washington, D.C., working for NBC, both as a TV correspondent and as a radio correspondent. Hackes became the radio voice of the AARP.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1987 Broadcast News Paul Moore 1991 True Colors Dr. Burt Tuck (final film role)