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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.
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 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- actor / director / film actor / television actor
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
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Sports Night | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Krause born?
Born August 12, 1965 (age 60).
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.
What is Peter Krause known for?
Notable works include Sports Night.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.