A.C. Peterson
Biography
Alar Peeter Aedma, professionally credited as A.C. Peterson, is a Canadian actor of Estonian descent who was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began his acting work on television and in television movies. One of his early major roles was Ziggy Barkowitz in the series Cover Me, and he later held major recurring roles in Across the River to Motor City and as Minos in the series Olympus. His film appearances include the movies Shooter, Sucker Punch, and Shanghai Noon. In addition to his screen work, he also served as an acting teacher at the Vancouver Film School.
Career overview
Alar Peeter Aedma, professionally credited as A.C. Peterson, is a Canadian actor of Estonian descent who was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His career encompasses work in television, television movies, and feature films.
In television, one of his first major roles was Ziggy Barkowitz in the series Cover Me. He later took on major recurring roles in Across the River to Motor City and in the series Olympus, where he played the character Minos. Alongside his television work, his film appearances include Shooter, Sucker Punch, and Shanghai Noon.
In addition to his acting career on screen, A.C. Peterson also served as an acting teacher at the Vancouver Film School. Throughout his professional career, he has accumulated numerous known credits in the entertainment industry.
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117 titles- Diamonds on Plastic (2024)
- Börje - The Journey of a Legend (2023) as Harold Ballard
- Tulsa King (2022) as Pete 'The Rock' Invernizzi
- Superman & Lois (2021) as Zeta-Rho
- Superman & Lois (2021) as Zeta-Rho (voice)
- SurrealEstate (2021) as Bernard Nightingale
- Flashback (2021) as Mr. MacDonald
- The Last Christmas (2021) as Santa
- Nurses (2020) as Abram Ivanov
- I Know This Much Is True (2020) as Gene Diogenes
- We (2019) as Truck Driver
- Recall (2018) as Tony
- Molly's Game (2017) as Stranger
- The Stakelander (2016) as Bat
- Spark: A Space Tail (2016) as Zhong (voice)
- Dark Harvest (2016) as Bernie
- Schitt's Creek (2015) as Andy Roberts
- The Stanley Dynamic (2015)
- Olympus (2015) as König Minos
- He Never Died (2015) as Televangelist
- A Christmas Horror Story (2015) as Big Earl
- Stonewall (2015) as Man in Red Dress
- 88 (2015) as Bob
- On the Twelfth Day of Christmas (2015) as Alan Kramer
- The Dependables (2014) as LaRoche
- Hemlock Grove (2013) as Templar's Owner
- The Art of the Steal (2013) as Reverend Herman Headly
- A Single Shot (2013) as Cole
- Cold Spring (2013) as Detective Upland
- The Conspiracy (2012) as Terrance
- The Samaritan (2012) as Miro
- Sucker Punch (2011) as Mayor / Lighter Orderly
- The Case for Christmas (2011) as Judge Stewart
- Lost Girl (2010) as Light Fae Elder
- Caprica (2010) as Chiron
- GravyTrain (2010) as Sgt. Leroy Fatts
- Paradox (2010) as Winston Churchill
- The Listener (2009) as Clive Walters (as Alan C. Peterson)
- The Listener (2009) as Ed (as Alan C. Peterson)
- Defendor (2009) as Radovan Kristic
- Carny (2009) as Cap
- Murdoch Mysteries (2008) as Edwin Dodd
- Tortured (2008) as Harry Rusick
- The Other Woman (2008)
- The Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon (2008) as Dr. Gilmore
- Shooter (2007) as Officer Stanley Timmons
- Crossing (2007) as Uncle Bunny
- Perfect Child (2007) as Barish
- Second Sight (2007) as Dr. Rosenberg
- The Jane Show (2006) as Alfred Maynard
- Martha Behind Bars (2005) as John Morvillo (as Alan C. Peterson)
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Magistrate
- This Is Wonderland (2004) as Monahan (as Alan C. Peterson)
- Traffic (2004) as Yuri
- Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) as Faux Ghost Patron
- The Cradle Will Fall (2004) as Det. Charley Newkirk
- Agent Cody Banks (2003) as Dark Agent
- Deathlands (2003) as Harvey Cawdor
- Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story (2003) as Texas Top Dawg
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Bert aka Hefty Man
- Street Time (2002) as Maurice Cohen
- D-Tox (2002) as Gilbert
- Narc (2002) as Freeman Franks
- Smallville (2001) as Ed Burke
- Mutant X (2001) as Carson Bailey
- Who Is Cletis Tout? (2001) as Henry Flatt
- A Glimpse of Hell (2001) as MCPO Ziegler
- Andromeda (2000) as Bodey Gunyon
- Dark Angel (2000) as Warden Terrence Leeson
- Shanghai Noon (2000) as Saddle Rock Sheriff
- Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder (2000) as Charles Elbot
- P.R. (2000)
- Total Recall 2070 (1999)
- New Blood (1999) as Frayerling
- Killer Deal (1999) as Leo
- First Wave (1998) as Detective Walter
- The Defenders: Choice of Evils (1998) as Vinnie Keefe
- Blackheart (1998) as Mel
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Canon
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Vince McCormick (segment "The Hand")
- Let Me Call You Sweetheart (1997) as Dakota
- The Don's Analyst (1997) as Nicky
- Face Down (1997) as Transit Cop
- FX: The Series (1996) as Bartender
- FX: The Series (1996) as Kelly
- Giant Mine (1996) as Tim Beuger
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Motel Manager
- The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995) as Bigger Hat
- Bad Company (1995) as Cleaners Clerk
- Broken Trust (1995) as Highland
- Due South (1994) as Sneed
- Due South (1994) as A.D.A. Brandauer
- Intersection (1994) as Semi-Driver
- Incident at Deception Ridge (1994) as Middle-Aged Man
- Traps (1994) as Bartender
- City Boy (1994) as Alar Vytas
- The X-Files (1993) as Mr. Y
- Born to Run (1993) as Pitts
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Bartender
- Stay Tuned (1992) as Wrestling Referee
- Shame (1992) as Joey - Patron
- Dirty Work (1992) as Theo
- Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street (1992) as Bruiser
- Run (1991) as Denny Halloran
- The Hitman (1991) as Lemke
- Payoff (1991) as Oscar
- Sky High (1990) as Onlooker #1
- Booker (1989) as Hank Martin
- Booker (1989) as Lesault
- War of the Worlds (1988) as Alien Hunter
- Hot Paint (1988)
- The Big Town (1987) as Doorman
- Rolling Vengeance (1987) as Four Eyes
- One Police Plaza (1986) as Joseph Stenner
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Tommy
- Murder in Space (1985) as Vasilev (as Alar Aedma)
- Mrs. Soffel (1984) as Guard (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is A.C. Peterson best known for?
A.C. Peterson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tulsa King (2022), Superman & Lois (2021), Superman & Lois (2021), SurrealEstate (2021).
When and where was A.C. Peterson born?
A.C. Peterson was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does A.C. Peterson have?
A.C. Peterson has accumulated over 117 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2024.
What is A.C. Peterson's background in cinema and television?
Alar Peeter Aedma, professionally credited as A.C. Peterson, is a Canadian actor of Estonian descent who was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began his acting work on television and in television movies. One of his early major roles was Ziggy Barkowitz in the series Cover Me, and he later held major recurring roles...