Peter Krause

Peter William Krause (; born August 12, 1965) is an American actor, director, and producer. He has held leading roles across multiple acclaimed television series, portraying Casey McCall on Sports Night (1998–2000), Nate Fisher on Six Feet Under (2001–2005), Nick George on Dirty Sexy Money (2007–2009), Adam Braverman on Parenthood (2010–2015), Benjamin Jones on The Catch (2016–2017), and Bobby Nash on Fox/ABC's 9-1-1 (2018–2025). For his work on Six Feet Under, Krause was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards, winning twice for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Infobox

Born

Peter William Krause (1965-08-12) August 12, 1965 (age 60)Alexandria, Minnesota, U.S.

Education

mw- Gustavus Adolphus College (BA)New York University (MFA)

Occupations

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Years active

1983–present

Partner

Lauren Graham (2010–2021)

Children

Tables

· Filmography › Film

1987

Blood Harvest

Role(s)

Scott

1996

Lovelife

Role(s)

Tim

1998

Melting Pot

Role(s)

Pedro Marine

The Truman Show

Role(s)

Lawrence

My Engagement Party

Role(s)

David Salsburg

2000

It's a Shame About Ray

Role(s)

Mr. Hanks

Notes

Short

2004

We Don't Live Here Anymore

Role(s)

Hank Evans

2006

Civic Duty

Role(s)

Terry Allen

2011

Beastly

Role(s)

Rob Kingson

2016

Night Owls

Role(s)

William Campbell

2018

Saint Judy

Role(s)

Matthew

Attorneys at Love

Role(s)

Mr. Forte

Notes

Short

Year	Film	Role	Notes
1987	Blood Harvest	Scott
1996	Lovelife	Tim
1998	Melting Pot	Pedro Marine
	The Truman Show	Lawrence
	My Engagement Party	David Salsburg
2000	It's a Shame About Ray	Mr. Hanks	Short
2004	We Don't Live Here Anymore	Hank Evans
2006	Civic Duty	Terry Allen
2011	Beastly	Rob Kingson
2016	Night Owls	William Campbell
2018	Saint Judy	Matthew
2018	Attorneys at Love	Mr. Forte	Short

· Filmography › Television

1990

Carol & Company

Role(s)

Various

Notes

Main role

1992

Beverly Hills, 90210

Role(s)

Jay Thurman

Notes

3 episodes

Seinfeld

Role(s)

Tim

Notes

Episode: "The Limo"

1994

Ellen

Role(s)

Episode: "The Hand That Robs the Cradle"

1995

Caroline in the City

Role(s)

Peter Welmerling

Notes

Episode: "Caroline and the Opera"

Brotherly Love

Role(s)

Tom

Notes

Episode: "Double Date"

If Not for You

Role(s)

Elliot

Notes

5 episodes

The Great Defender

Role(s)

Crosby Caufield III

Notes

8 episodes

1995–1997

Role(s)

Cybill

Notes

Kevin Manning

1996

The Drew Carey Show

Role(s)

Tom

Notes

Episode: "Drew Gets Motivated"

1997

3rd Rock from the Sun

Role(s)

Peter Connolly

Notes

Episode: "A Friend in Dick"

1998

Party of Five

Role(s)

Daniel Musser

Notes

3 episodes

Style & Substance

Role(s)

Steve

Notes

Episode: "Pilot"

1998–2000

Role(s)

Sports Night

Notes

Casey McCall

2001–2005

Role(s)

Six Feet Under

Notes

Nate Fisher

2006

The Lost Room

Role(s)

Detective Joe Miller

2007–2009

Role(s)

Dirty Sexy Money

Notes

Nick George

2010–2015

Role(s)

Parenthood

Notes

Adam Braverman

2016–2017

Role(s)

The Catch

Notes

Benjamin Jones

2016

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life

Role(s)

Park Ranger

Notes

Episode: "Fall"

2018–2025

Role(s)

9-1-1

Notes

Captain Robert Wade "Bobby" Nash

Year	Film	Role	Notes
1990	Carol & Company	Various	Main role
1992	Beverly Hills, 90210	Jay Thurman	3 episodes
1992	Seinfeld	Tim	Episode: "The Limo"
1994	Ellen	Tim	Episode: "The Hand That Robs the Cradle"
1995	Caroline in the City	Peter Welmerling	Episode: "Caroline and the Opera"
	Brotherly Love	Tom	Episode: "Double Date"
	If Not for You	Elliot	5 episodes
	The Great Defender	Crosby Caufield III	8 episodes
1995–1997	Cybill	Kevin Manning	23 episodes
1996	The Drew Carey Show	Tom	Episode: "Drew Gets Motivated"
1997	3rd Rock from the Sun	Peter Connolly	Episode: "A Friend in Dick"
1998	Party of Five	Daniel Musser	3 episodes
1998	Style & Substance	Steve	Episode: "Pilot"
1998–2000	Sports Night	Casey McCall	Main role
2001–2005	Six Feet Under	Nate Fisher
2006	The Lost Room	Detective Joe Miller
2007–2009	Dirty Sexy Money	Nick George	Main role Also producer
2010–2015	Parenthood	Adam Braverman	Main role
2016–2017	The Catch	Benjamin Jones	Main role
2016	Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life	Park Ranger	Episode: "Fall"
2018–2025	9-1-1	Captain Robert Wade "Bobby" Nash	Main role (season 1–8); 123 episodes

· Filmography › Theatre

2004

After the Fall

Role(s)

Quentin

Notes

BroadwayAmerican Airlines Theatre, New York

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2004	After the Fall	Quentin	BroadwayAmerican Airlines Theatre, New York

· Filmography › As director

Year	Title	Notes
2012–2014	Parenthood	Television series; 3 episodes

· Filmography › As producer

2006

Civic Duty

Role(s)

Movie

2008–2009

Role(s)

Dirty Sexy Money

Notes

Television series

2009

Got a Little Story: EPK

Role(s)

Video short; executive producer

2018–2025

Role(s)

9-1-1

Notes

Television series; executive producer

Year	Title	Notes
2006	Civic Duty	Movie
2008–2009	Dirty Sexy Money	Television series
2009	Got a Little Story: EPK	Video short; executive producer
2018–2025	9-1-1	Television series; executive producer

· Awards and nominations

2000

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Role(s)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

Notes

Sports Night

Viewers for Quality Television

Role(s)

Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series

2002

Golden Globe Awards

Role(s)

Best Actor – Television Series Drama

Notes

Six Feet Under

Primetime Emmy Awards

Role(s)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Role(s)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

2003

Golden Globe Awards

Role(s)

Best Actor – Television Series Drama

Primetime Emmy Awards

Role(s)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Satellite Awards

Role(s)

Best Actor – Television Series Drama

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Role(s)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Notes

Won

2004

Prism Awards

Role(s)

Best Performance in a Drama Series

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Role(s)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Notes

Nominated

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Role(s)

Won

2005

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Role(s)

Nominated

2006

Primetime Emmy Awards

Role(s)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Role(s)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Year	Association	Category	Nominated work	Result
2000	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Sports Night	Nominated
2000	Viewers for Quality Television	Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series	Sports Night
2002	Golden Globe Awards	Best Actor – Television Series Drama	Six Feet Under
	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
2003	Golden Globe Awards	Best Actor – Television Series Drama
	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
	Satellite Awards	Best Actor – Television Series Drama
	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series		Won
2004	Prism Awards	Best Performance in a Drama Series		Won
	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series		Nominated
	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series		Won
2005	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series		Nominated
2006	Primetime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
2006	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

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