Peter Krause was born on August 12, 1965 in Alexandria, Minnesota. He is an American film and television actor.

He began work on television and landed a role on Carol Burnett's short-lived comeback comedy "Carol & Company" (1990) within two months. After the show ended he guest starred on many hit television shows including "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990), "Seinfeld" (1990), "Drew Carey Show, The (1995) and "If Not For You" (1995).

In 1995, Peter became a series regular as long-suffering son-in-law Kevin on the hit series, "Cybill" (1995). His first film was Blood Harvest, a 1987 slasher film starring ukulele player Tiny Tim. Over the next few years he starred in several independent films such as Lovelife (1997) and My Engagement Party (1998).

Then, in 1998, Peter made his breakthrough performance in the critically acclaimed "Sports Night" (1998). For two years he appeared on ABC as Casey McCall but low ratings forced the show to be canceled after two seasons. In 2000 Peter signed on to star in another critically acclaimed series, this time for HBO called "Six Feet Under" (2001)

His last movies include The Truman Show (1998) and Civic Duty (2006).

He is currently starring in ABC's new upcoming drama Dirty Sexy Money alongside veteran actor Donald Sutherland.

Filmography

• "Dirty Sexy Money" (6 episodes, 2007)
• "The Lost Room" (2006)
• Civic Duty (2006)
• "Six Feet Under" (63 episodes, 2001-2005)
• We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004)
• "Sports Night" (45 episodes, 1998-2000)
• It's a Shame About Ray (2000)
• "Spin City" (1 episode, 1999)
• Melting Pot (1998)
• The Truman Show (1998)
• "Style and Substance" (1 episode, 1998)
• My Engagement Party (1998)
• "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1 episode, 1997)
• "Party of Five" (2 episodes, 1997)
• Lovelife (1997)
• "Cybill" (3 episodes, 1995-1997)
• "The Drew Carey Show" (1 episode, 1996)
• "Caroline in the City" (1 episode, 1995)
• "If Not for You" (1 episode, 1995)
• "The Great Defender" (1995)
• "University Hospital" (1 episode, 1995)
• "Ellen" (1 episode, 1994)
• "Beverly Hills, 90210" (3 episodes, 1992)
• Double Edge (1992)
• "Seinfeld" (1 episode, 1992)
• "Carol & Company" (1990)
• Blood Harvest (1987)

Awards

• The Actor Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series "Six Feet Under" 2002