Peter Facinelli
Known for
An American actor best known to a generation as the vampire patriarch Dr. Carlisle Cullen across the 'Twilight' saga, from 'Twilight' (2008) through 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' (2009), 'Eclipse' (2010) and both parts of 'Breaking Dawn' (2011, 2012). Born in Queens, Peter Facinelli also drew acclaim on television as the smug doctor in the series 'Nurse Jackie'. A dependable presence in genre and drama alike, he has since moved into directing, sustaining a steady career built on charm and reliability rather than star billing.
Peter Facinelli
52 Movies
15 Series
An American actor best known to a generation as the vampire patriarch Dr. Carlisle Cullen across the 'Twilight' saga, from 'Twilight' (2008) through 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' (2009), 'Eclipse' (2010) and both parts of 'Breaking Dawn' (2011, 2012). Born in Queens, Peter Facinelli also drew acclaim on television as the smug doctor in the series 'Nurse Jackie'. A dependable presence in genre and drama alike, he has since moved into directing, sustaining a steady career built on charm and reliability rather than star billing.
Movies
Plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen
Twilight
2008
Plays Takmet
The Scorpion King
2002
Plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2009
Plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
2012
Plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
2011
Plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
2010
Plays Dr. Sullivan
Countdown
2019
Plays Ethan Darling
The Wilde Wedding
2017
Plays Mike Dexter
Can't Hardly Wait
1998
Plays Brad
13 Minutes
2021
Plays Ethan Bixby
Foxfire
1996
Plays Barry Brooks
The F**k-It List
2020
Plays Det. Frank Turner
Hollow Man II
2006
Plays Actor
Welcome to Hollywood
2000
Plays Tommy Butcher
Riding in Cars with Boys
2001
Producer
Plays Preacher Rick
The Unbreakable Boy
2025
Director
Plays Deputy Rakes
The Vanished
2020
Plays Number One
Running with the Devil
2019
Plays Karl Larson
Supernova
2000
Plays Jimmy Mulate
Tempted
2001
Plays Paris
Arc
2006
Plays Jim
Walter
2015
Director
Plays Dave Laughlin
On Fire
2023
Plays Uziel
Asher
2018
Plays Flanny
Famous Adjacent
2020
Plays Jack Keller
Bring the Law
2026
Plays Bob Walker
The Big Kahuna
1999
Plays Sheriff Wilkins
Catch the Bullet
2021
Plays Mr. Rickett
Heartthrob
2017
Plays George 'Bugs' Moran
Gangster Land
2017
Writer
Plays Bobby
Loosies
2012
Plays Danny Shepherd
Blue Ridge Fall
1999
Plays David Reynolds
The Damned
2014
Plays Lucifer
Angela
1996
Plays Danny Turner
The Ravine
2022
Plays Greg
Finding Amanda
2008
Plays Danny
The Lather Effect
2006
Plays Phil Fazzulo
Telling You
1998
Plays Terrell Lee Lusk
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81
1998
Plays Detective Sam Gurov
Freezer
2014
Plays LT
Dead Money
2024
Plays Alec
Rennie's Landing
2001
Plays Bail
Touch Me
1997
Plays Erik Weihenmayer
Touch the Top of the World
2006
Plays Daniel Wheaton
Honest
2000
TV Shows
Plays Dr. Fitch Cooper
Nurse Jackie
2009
Plays Donovan Ray
Fastlane
2002
Plays Maxwell Lord
Supergirl
2015
Plays Peter Decker
American Odyssey
2015
Plays Gregory Malina
Damages
2007
Plays Jimmy
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Michael Plank
S.W.A.T.
2017
Plays Rupert Campion
Glee
2009
Plays Miles (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Vincent Costanza
The Wright Verdicts
1995
Plays Second Husband
Roar
2022
Plays James Pfeiffer
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Mike Venutti
FBI
2018
Plays Shane Sutter
Law & Order
1990
Plays Gene Curtis / Ivan
Magnum P.I.
2018
Latest Trailers
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Full Filmography
Viper
Cole 'Viper' Vinson
2026
Film
Unwinding
Gaven Mori
2026
Film
Bring the Law
Jack Keller
2026
Film
Can You Hear Me?
Samuel
2025
Film
Deadly Vows
Sam Lebon
2025
Film
The Unbreakable Boy
Preacher Rick
2025
Film
Dead Money
LT
2024
Film
On Fire
Dave Laughlin
2023
Film
God Save the Queens
Simon
2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Facinelli and where are they from?
Peter Facinelli is 52 years old, born on November 26, 1973 in Queens, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Facinelli?
Peter Facinelli is best known for roles in Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2.
How many movies has Peter Facinelli been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Peter Facinelli has appeared in 52 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Peter Facinelli's first movie?
The career of Peter Facinelli began with The Price of Love (1995).
What is Peter Facinelli's most recent movie or series?
Peter Facinelli's most recent release is The Copycat Killer, which premiered on August 29, 2026.
What TV shows has Peter Facinelli appeared in?
On television, Peter Facinelli has appeared in Supergirl, American Dad!, S.W.A.T., Six Feet Under.
Peter Facinelli
1973-11-26 · Queens, New York, USA
Peter Facinelli is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his role as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight Saga.