Peter Krause

Actor, director, producer

American Alexandria, Minnesota, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, director, producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth12/08/1965
Age61 years
BirthplaceAlexandria, Minnesota, U.S.

Latest News about Peter Krause

18/02/2026

Reports said Peter Krause was set to return to television in the NBC pilot Protection. The project would have him play Mike Thornhill, a law-enforcement figure involved in a case centered on a mysterious assassin, making it his first major post-9-1-1 role.

18/04/2025

Peter Krause exited 9-1-1 after eight seasons when his character Bobby Nash was killed off in the April 2025 season finale. The show continued without him and was renewed for a ninth season, marking a major turning point for the series and his long-running role.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NamePeter William Krause
Known For
  • Sports Night
  • Six Feet Under
  • Dirty Sexy Money
  • Parenthood
  • The Catch
  • 9-1-1
Notable Awards
  • Primetime Emmy nominations
  • Golden Globe nominations
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeGustavus Adolphus College
DegreeEnglish literature
Further StudiesMFA in Acting, New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Personal Life

Raised InRoseville, Minnesota
Current ResidenceLos Angeles, California

Relationships & More

PartnerLauren Graham (former partner)
ChildrenRoman Krause

Family

ParentsBoth parents were teachers
Siblings
  • One sister
  • One brother

Career

DebutBlood Harvest (1987)
Television DebutCarol and Company
Broadway DebutAfter the Fall (2004)
Major Roles
  • Casey McCall in Sports Night
  • Nate Fisher in Six Feet Under
  • Nick George in Dirty Sexy Money
  • Adam Braverman in Parenthood
  • Benjamin Jones in The Catch
  • Bobby Nash in 9-1-1

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Played multiple skit characters on Carol & Company.
2. Starred opposite Naomi Watts and Mark Ruffalo in We Don't Live Here Anymore.
3. He has worked as both an actor and producer.
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