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PETER STORMARE

Actor
BORN August 27, 1953
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HEIGHT 5'10" (1.78 m)
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NATIONALITY Sweden
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YEARS ACTIVE 1976 – Present
PETER STORMARE

👤 BIOGRAPHY

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 his homeland of Sweden. He resides in Los Angeles, California, USA, with his wife.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Peter
  • Born August 27, 1953
  • Height 5'10" (1.78 m)
  • Nationality Sweden
  • Citizenship Sweden
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Hangman, The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide)
  • Years Active 1976 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Peter Stormare began his acting career at the Royal National Theatre of Sweden, performing for eleven years.
  • Partner * {{marriage * Toshimi Murakami
  • Children 1
  • Social

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