Peter Cambell's character on Mad Men

I don't think you are the only one, however I disagree. If you think he is over acting, then I would suggest you haven't been exposed to a lot of people of his character's ilk. For me, he is actually one of the more well-played and well-written characters in that despite all he has, his desperation and smallness of character are really brought to the forefront. His unabashed support of his own ego and selfishness make a "winner" on the outside appear to be smaller and and unsympathetic on the inside. I really hated his character in the first few seasons, but after watching the show a few times the character's portrayal has become one of my favorites.

I guess I don't find it believable because he acts the same way around everyone, wife coworkers, Peggy, side women etc. You never see him "let his guard down". I also think his timing is off and he does his lines in an in-smooth nature

He "overacts" because that is what his character is. He's an insecure, spoiled douchebag.

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The funny thing his, he grows on you, especially in season 4.

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I guess I don't find it believable because he acts the same way around everyone, wife coworkers, Peggy, side women etc. You never see him "let his guard down". I also think his timing is off and he does his lines in an in-smooth nature

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1) he's let his guard down plenty of times
2) he does it often with his facial expressions.