Peter Stormare

Date of Birth: August 27, 1953

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Peter Stormare, born Rolf Peter Ingvar Storm on August 27, 1953, in Kumla, Örebro County, Sweden, is a renowned actor, voice actor, theatre director, playwright, and musician. He is best known for his work in film, television, and theatre, and has gained international fame for his versatile roles, particularly in the United States. Stormare’s acting career began in Sweden with the Royal Dramatic Theatre, where he performed for over a decade. He later moved to New York City to further his career in the American entertainment industry. Stormare’s breakthrough role came in 1996 when he portrayed the menacing Gaear Grimsrud in the Coen Brothers’ critically acclaimed film “Fargo.” Following this, he starred in several high-profile films, including “The Big Lebowski,” “Armageddon,” “Minority Report,” and “Constantine.” His television credits include recurring roles in series such as “Prison Break” and “The Blacklist.” Stormare is also a talented voice actor, lending his voice to various video games and animated films. Apart from acting, he has a passion for music and has released several albums with his band, Blonde From Fargo.

5 Interesting Facts about Peter Stormare

1. Peter Stormare changed his surname from Storm to Stormare to avoid confusion with another student named Peter Storm at the acting school he attended.

2. He is fluent in Swedish, English, and German.

3. Apart from acting, Stormare is a musician and has released albums with his band, Blonde From Fargo.

4. He played Satan in the 2005 film “Constantine,” a role that earned him critical acclaim.

5. Stormare has a keen interest in Norse mythology and has written a book about the subject.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Peter Stormare

1. “I think I have a responsibility as a human being, as a man, and as an actor, to try to be as honest as possible in my portrayal of characters.”

2. “I love to play villains. They are so much more interesting than heroes.”

3. “Every role I play is a part of me. I try to bring a little bit of myself into every character.”

4. “I believe in hard work and dedication. That’s the only way to achieve success.”

5. “Acting is like a journey. You never know where it will take you, but you enjoy every moment of it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Peter Stormare’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Peter Stormare has two children. He has a daughter named Kelly from a previous relationship and another daughter named Kaiya Bella Luna Stormare with his current wife, Toshimi Stormare.