Peter Stormare
Swedish actor, director, playwright, and musician celebrated for memorable villain roles across Hollywood blockbusters and acclaimed television dramas.
What do we know about Peter Stormare?
Here are the key biographical details about Peter Stormare:
- Name: Peter Stormare
- Also Known As: Rolf Peter Ingvar Storm
- Date of Birth: August 27, 1953
- Place of Birth: Arbrå, Gävleborgs län, Sweden
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Director, Creator, Additional Music
Who is Peter Stormare?
Peter Stormare (August 27, 1953) was born in Arbrå, Gävleborgs län, Sweden. He is a Swedish film, stage, voice and television actor as well as a theatrical director, playwright and musician. He is perhaps best known for his roles as John Abruzzi in Prison Break and as Gaear Grimsrud, one of the two kidnappers in Fargo.
Peter Stormare began his acting career at the Royal National Theatre of Sweden, performing for eleven years. In 1990 he became the Associate Artistic Director at the Tokyo Globe Theatre and directed productions of many Shakespeare plays, including "Hamlet". In 1993 he moved to New York, where he appeared in English productions. He continues to work in both the United States and his homeland of Sweden. He resides in Los Angeles, California, USA, with his wife.
What is Peter Stormare known for?
With over 200 credits across film and television, Peter Stormare's most recognized performances include:
- John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017, Movie)
- The Big Lebowski (1998, Movie)
- Minority Report (2002, Movie)
- The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997, Movie)
- Fargo (1996, Movie)
- Armageddon (1998, Movie)
- 22 Jump Street (2014, Movie)
- Constantine (2005, Movie)
- Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013, Movie)
- Arrow (2012, TV Series)
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