The character of Casey McCall in the television series Sports Night marked an early high-profile role for Peter Krause, who began his career in the 1987 film Blood Harvest. Born in 1965 in Alexandria, Minnesota, he established a consistent presence in American television through decades of varied performances as an actor, director, and producer.
Early Education and Training
Raised in the St. Paul suburb of Roseville, Krause attended Roseville Area High School before enrolling at Gustavus Adolphus College. While initially pursuing pre-medical studies, he transitioned to English Literature. Following his graduation in 1987, he moved to New York City to attend the New York University Tisch School of the Arts. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting in 1990.
Television Career
Krause moved to Los Angeles after completing his graduate studies, securing a role on the series Carol & Company from 1990 to 1991. His television credits include recurring roles in the sitcom Cybill and leading parts in several major productions, most notably as Nate Fisher in the HBO drama Six Feet Under between 2001 and 2005. He later starred in Dirty Sexy Money, Parenthood, and the crime drama The Catch.
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Krause received multiple industry acknowledgments throughout his career. His work on Six Feet Under resulted in seven Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, with two wins for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2003 and 2004. He was also honored with a Prism Award in 2004 for his contributions to the medium.
Directorial and Recent Projects
In addition to acting, Krause served as a director on the series Parenthood and worked as an executive producer on projects including 9-1-1. His portrayal of Bobby Nash in 9-1-1 lasted from 2018 until 2025. He is slated to appear in the 2026 NBC drama series Line of Fire.
Fast facts
- Born: 1965, Alexandria, Minnesota
- Citizenship: United States
- Education: Gustavus Adolphus College; New York University Tisch School of the Arts
- Notable Works: Sports Night, Six Feet Under, Parenthood, 9-1-1
- Award: Screen Actors Guild Award (2003, 2004)
- Award: Prism Awards (2004)
- Occupations: Actor, director, television actor, film actor
Questions readers ask
What was Peter Krause's first film role?
He appeared in the 1987 American slasher film Blood Harvest.
Which educational institutions did he attend?
He attended Roseville Area High School, Gustavus Adolphus College, and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Did Peter Krause ever work in theatre?
Yes, he appeared on Broadway in 2004 in a revival of Arthur Miller's After the Fall.
Achievements
- Notable work: Sports Night
- Educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Gustavus Adolphus College and Roseville Area High School
- Worked as actor, director and film actor
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