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Peter Krause was born on August 12, 1965 in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. Peter Krause is listed as a director, film actor and television actor. The age as of 2026 is 61. Education on record includes Roseville Area High School and New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Awards on record include Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2003, 2004) and Prism Awards (2004).
My Take
Peter Krause is, to me, the rare actor who makes reliability thrilling. From the rapid-fire banter of Sports Night to the haunted Nate Fisher in Six Feet Under and the steady captain of 9-1-1, he keeps anchoring great ensembles without ever grabbing for the spotlight. Two consecutive SAG ensemble awards tell the real story: he elevates everyone around him. There is a Midwestern plainness to his work, no vanity and no tricks, just precise emotional carpentry. I think television's golden age owes him more credit than he usually gets, and I will happily watch anything a good showrunner builds around him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Krause
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・クラウス
- Reading
- ぴーたー・くらうす
- Born
- August 12, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- actor / director / film actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Roseville Area High School
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- 2004 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- 2004 Prism Awards
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Sports Night |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Krause born?
Peter Krause was born on August 12, 1965 and is 61 years old.
Where is Peter Krause from?
Peter Krause is from Alexandria, Minnesota, United States.
What does Peter Krause do?
Peter Krause works as actor, director, film actor, television actor.
Where did Peter Krause study?
Peter Krause attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
What is Peter Krause known for?
Peter Krause's notable works include Sports Night.
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