Eric Peterson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 2, 1946 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Active Years
- 1974–2024 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 75 credits in database
Biography
Eric Peterson is a Canadian actor and writer born on October 2, 1946, in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 75 known credits in the film and television industry. He is recognized for his work in the television series Corner Gas, which premiered in 2004, and the legal drama Street Legal, which began in 1987. Additionally, he appeared in the 2014 production Corner Gas: The Movie. Peterson is married to Annie Kidder. As of the current records, he maintains a content score of 100 on The Movie Database. His professional contributions span both acting and writing roles within the entertainment field.
Career overview
Eric Peterson is an actor and writer born on October 2, 1946, in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Canada. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 75 known credits in the entertainment industry. He is recognized for his contributions to both television and film, maintaining a consistent presence in Canadian media.
His notable work includes his role in the television series Corner Gas, which premiered in 2004, and his appearance in the 2014 production Corner Gas: The Movie. Additionally, Peterson is known for his work on the series Street Legal, which began in 1987. Beyond his professional career, he is married to Annie Kidder. Peterson continues to be identified by his extensive body of work, which spans several decades of acting.
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Full Filmography
75 titles- Sprite Fright (2024) as Elder Sprite (voice)
- Junior’s Giant (2023) as Junior
- SurrealEstate (2021) as Andrew Toliver
- Chapelwaite (2021) as Samuel Gallup
- Defining Moments (2021) as Edward
- True: Terrific Tales (2020) as Rainbow King
- True: Rainbow Rescue (2020)
- You Will Still Be Here Tomorrow (2020) as Frank
- True: Friendship Day (2020)
- True: Wuzzle Wegg Day (2020)
- The Umbrella Academy (2019) as Al
- True: Happy Hearts Day (2019) as Rainbow King
- Torching the Dusties (2019) as Frank
- True: Grabbleapple Harvest (2019) as Rainbow King (voice)
- Claws of the Red Dragon (2019) as James MacAvoy
- True: Winter Wishes (2019) as Rainbow King (voice)
- Corner Gas Animated (2018) as Oscar Leroy (voice)
- His Master's Voice (2018) as Hogarth
- American Gods (2017) as The Caretaker
- Where the Universe Sings: The Spiritual Journey of Lawren Harris (2017) as voice of A.Y. Jackson
- Private Eyes (2016) as Jasper Dazzle
- Painted Land: In Search of the Group of Seven (2015) as voice of A.Y. Jackson
- Corner Gas: The Movie (2014) as Oscar Leroy
- Cas & Dylan (2013) as Jack
- Canadian Famous (2013) as Self
- Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (2012) as Jeff Thorpe
- Rookie Blue (2010) as Archie
- Republic of Doyle (2010) as Eli Kent
- Dan for Mayor (2010) as Lenny-Man
- Billy Bishop Goes to War (2010)
- Goosebumps: A Shocker on Shock Street (2006) as Mr. Wright
- 24: Conspiracy (2005) as Oliver Krakowski
- Trudeau II: Maverick in the Making (2005) as Tommy Douglas
- Corner Gas (2004) as Oscar Leroy
- This Is Wonderland (2004) as Judge Malone
- Do or Die (2003) as Henry Chesser
- Street Time (2002) as Monty
- Puppets Who Kill (2002)
- Trudeau (2002) as Tommy Douglas
- Fairytales and Pornography (2002) as Kyle
- The Stork Derby (2002) as Max MacLeod
- The Many Trials of One Jane Doe (2002) as Dr. Daniels
- A Colder Kind of Death (2001) as Howard Downey
- Franklin's Magic Christmas (2001) as Grandfather Turtle (voice)
- The Moving of Sophia Myles (2000) as Lester
- Big Wolf on Campus (1999) as Mr. Tock
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
- The Sleep Room (1998) as Sal Rothenberg
- Earth (1998) as Mr. Rogers
- Sleeping Dogs Lie (1998) as Jack Doughty
- I'll Be Home For Christmas (1997) as Dave
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996)
- Virus (1996) as Eric Black
- Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story (1996) as Dr. Spring
- Goosebumps (1995) as Mr. Wright
- Deadly Love (1995) as Elliott
- Bach's Fight for Freedom (1995) as Duke Wilhelm Ernst
- Henry & Verlin (1994) as Lovejoy
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Mac
- Thick as Thieves (1991) as Judge Head
- Street Legal (1987) as Leon Robinovitch
- Heaven On Earth (1987) as Owen Baker
- The Park Is Mine (1986) as Mike
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Hank Stewart
- Ewoks (1985) as Teebo (voice)
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) as (voice)
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) as Old Ogger (voice)
- The King of Friday Night (1985)
- The Painted Door (1984)
- The Kid Who Couldn't Miss (1983) as Billy Bishop
- Seer Was Here (1978)
- For the Record (1976)
- Peep Show (1975)
- The Visitor (1974) as Michael Tyler
- Grierson and Gouzenko as Grierson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eric Peterson best known for?
Eric Peterson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including SurrealEstate (2021), Chapelwaite (2021), True: Rainbow Rescue (2020), True: Friendship Day (2020).
When and where was Eric Peterson born?
Eric Peterson was born on October 2, 1946 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Canada.
How many credits does Eric Peterson have?
Eric Peterson has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2024.
What is Eric Peterson's background in cinema and television?
Eric Peterson is a Canadian actor and writer born on October 2, 1946, in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 75 known credits in the film and television industry. He is recognized for his work in the television series Corner Gas, which premiered in 2004, and the legal drama Street Legal...
Eric Peterson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Umbrella Academy (2019) as Al — aged about 72
- Corner Gas (2004) as Oscar Leroy — aged about 57
- This Is Wonderland (2004) as Judge Malone — aged about 57
- Goosebumps (1995) as Mr. Wright — aged about 48
- Rookie Blue (2010) as Archie — aged about 63
- Chapelwaite (2021) as Samuel Gallup — aged about 74
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