American actor Peter Sarsgaard was born in the United States, Illinois, in 1971 on one of the military bases, where his father served as an engineer. The family often moved, the boy often changed his plans for life, wanted to become a footballer, but the injury prevented him from realizing his dream, and his interests moved to the field of literature and performance. Graduated from the University of Washington, was a student of acting courses and at the end of them organized a theater comedy troupe
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American actor Peter Sarsgaard was born in the United States, Illinois, in 1971 on one of the military bases, where his father served as an engineer. The family often moved, the boy often changed his plans for life, wanted to become a footballer, but the injury prevented him from realizing his dream, and his interests moved to the field of literature and performance.
Graduated from the University of Washington, was a student of acting courses and at the end of them organized a theater comedy troupe with fellow students.
In 1995, Peter Sarsgaard made his film debut in the film Dead Man Walking, directed by Tim Robins. And since that time, the novice actor has many offers to act in films. In 1998, several cult films with Saarsgard were released:
The Man in the Iron Mask" with such actors as Leonardo DiCaprio, Gerard De Pardieu, John Malkovich (director Randall Wallace), “Sadness of the Desert”, “Another Day”.
In 1999, Peter Saarsgard starred in Kimberly Pierce's Oscar-winning drama Guys Don't Cry. Saarsgard’s partner in the film Hilary Swank received several awards from the American Film Academy, although Peter did not get any awards. But still, the actor’s play was noted by critics and recognized as reliable.
“The Stephen Glass Scam” is a drama by Billy Ray, which brought the actor the Golden Globe Award in 2003.
Peter Saarsgard has everything an actor needs: appearance, charisma, and talent. He is increasingly popular and enjoys success with filmmakers.
In 2004, the box office film Zach Braff starring Peter Saarsgaard was released.
"Country of Gardens" Bill Condon's biographical drama Kinsey.
In 2005, Peter Saargard brilliantly paired with Jodie Foster in a biographical drama.
"Flight illusion" . The film takes place on an airplane, and the actor himself is mortally afraid to fly.
In the piggy bank of Peter Saargard there are many more cult films, where he plays with many famous actors.
Since 2009 is married to actress Maggie Gillenhaal, the couple has a daughter Ramona.
