- Source of Wealth: Film, Television, and Theater
- Age: 48
- Birth Place: Scott AFB, Illinois, United States
- Height: 1.83 m (6′ 0″)
- Weight: 72 kg (158.73 lbs)
- Marital Status: Married (Maggie Gyllenhaal)
- Full Name: John Peter Sarsgaard
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: March 7, 1971
- Ethnicity: Danish, Norwegian, English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Austrian
- Occupation: Actor
- Education: Fairfield College Preparatory School and Washington University in St. Louis
- Children: 2 (Ramona and Gloria Ray)
Peter Sarsgaard is an American stage and film actor with an impressive net worth of $20 million. Peter made his money mostly from his acting career. He has done television shows and films, but he is best known for being the host of “Saturday Night Live.” Sarsgaard has been associated with acting since 1995 when he debuted with the film “Dead Man Walking.”
It was relatively easy for him after the success of his first movie Dead Man Walking. Peter received several offers. Two other films he did were “Another Day in Paradise” and “Desert Blue.” He also got a very significant part to play in “The Man in the Iron Mask.” He was greatly appreciated by the critics for playing a part in the movie “Boys Don’t Cry.” Peter has done both leading and supporting roles. Some of the movies he is known for as a supporting actor are Empire, The Salton Sea, and K-19: The Widowmaker. He bagged his first leading role in the “The Centre of the World,” which was released in 2001.
Peter Sarsgaard was born on 7th March 1971 in Illinois, United States. While attending the Fairfield College Preparatory School, he discovered his fondness for movies and realized that he wants to be an actor. He has won the National Society of Film Critics Award for the movie “Shattered Glass” and was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award. He made his Broadway debut with “The Seagull” and has also appeared in off-Broadway productions.
Sarsgaard married the actress Maggie Gyllenhaal in 2009. He has been in a relationship with her since 2002. They have two daughters and reside in Brooklyn, New York.