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Peter Sarsgaard

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Peter Sarsgaard
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Full Name and Common Aliases

Born as Peter Sarsgaard on March 7, 1971, in Beverly, Indiana, he is often referred to by his last name.

Birth and Death Dates


March 7, 1971 (still alive)

Nationality and Profession(s)


American actor, known for his distinctive voice and nuanced performances

Early Life and Background


Peter Sarsgaard's early life was marked by a strong interest in the arts. Growing up in Scottsdale, Arizona, he began acting at a young age and attended St. Francis High School in Mountain View, California. His family later moved to New York City, where he continued his education at the State University of New York at Purchase.

Major Accomplishments


Sarsgaard's breakthrough role came with the 1998 film Boys Don't Cry, where he played John Lotter, a key figure in the murder of Brandon Teena. This performance earned him critical acclaim and recognition within the industry.

His subsequent roles in films such as Shattered Glass (2003), Jarhead (2005), and An Education (2009) solidified his reputation as a versatile actor capable of bringing depth to complex characters.

Notable Works or Actions


Some of Sarsgaard's notable works include:

_The Salton Sea_ (2002)
 _Garden State_ (2004)
* _Orphan_ (2009)

He has also lent his voice to several documentaries, including The Last Lions (2011) and The Cove (2009).

Impact and Legacy


Throughout his career, Peter Sarsgaard has demonstrated a commitment to playing characters that are often misunderstood or marginalized. His performances have not only earned him recognition within the industry but also helped raise awareness about important social issues.

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered

His nuanced portrayals of complex individuals have made him a sought-after actor in Hollywood, and his dedication to using his platform for good has cemented his place as a respected figure in popular culture.

Quotes by Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard's insights on:

Depending on what stage I’m at in my career, I either work or don’t work because I’ve been offered one thing.
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Depending on what stage I’m at in my career, I either work or don’t work because I’ve been offered one thing.
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The only way to silence a room that’s laughing at you is to sort of take over.
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The only way to silence a room that’s laughing at you is to sort of take over.
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I see how people boss other actors around to try to get a scene favorable to them. I absolutely just never engage in doing that. If someone’s going to do it to me, I just let them have it.
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I see how people boss other actors around to try to get a scene favorable to them. I absolutely just never engage in doing that. If someone’s going to do it to me, I just let them have it.
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I don’t really worry about being typecast much. I mean, everyone in Hollywood is typecast to a degree.
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I don’t really worry about being typecast much. I mean, everyone in Hollywood is typecast to a degree.
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I don’t spend a lot of time judging anyone I play. Even if their function in the script is to be the villain, I concentrate on what their perspective of the events is. Not even to justify them.
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I don’t spend a lot of time judging anyone I play. Even if their function in the script is to be the villain, I concentrate on what their perspective of the events is. Not even to justify them.
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Words are words, but the way an actor says them, the way it’s framed, puts you either in the world that looks a lot like ours or one that doesn’t seem a lot like ours, one that can be farcical or one that can’t.
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Words are words, but the way an actor says them, the way it’s framed, puts you either in the world that looks a lot like ours or one that doesn’t seem a lot like ours, one that can be farcical or one that can’t.
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If you go in and audition for roles rather than just be offered them, then you kind of get a chance to kind of discover that you can do something that you didn’t think you could do.
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If you go in and audition for roles rather than just be offered them, then you kind of get a chance to kind of discover that you can do something that you didn’t think you could do.
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I tend to lose my performance energy the longer things go on for, so I’m always best on the very first take.
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I tend to lose my performance energy the longer things go on for, so I’m always best on the very first take.
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I like working with a first time director. I’m more likely to work with a first time director than I am a second time director.
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I like working with a first time director. I’m more likely to work with a first time director than I am a second time director.
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If no one on the movie has met me before or knows me, that’s the easiest. I don’t do a lot of things that don’t relate to being the person. I will try to keep it going for my other actors. I want them to do the least amount of pretending as possible.
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If no one on the movie has met me before or knows me, that’s the easiest. I don’t do a lot of things that don’t relate to being the person. I will try to keep it going for my other actors. I want them to do the least amount of pretending as possible.
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