Peter Stormare
Known for
A distinctive Swedish actor with a gift for menacing and eccentric characters, Peter Stormare became internationally recognized as the near-silent, wood-chipper-wielding killer in the Coen brothers' 'Fargo' (1996). The same filmmakers cast him as a nihilist in 'The Big Lebowski' (1998). A veteran of Sweden's Royal Dramatic Theatre, he has worked prolifically in Hollywood, appearing in 'Minority Report' (2002), 'Armageddon' (1998), 'Constantine' (2005) and 'John Wick: Chapter 2' (2017). The Swedish actor brings a droll, unpredictable strangeness to villains and oddballs alike.
Peter Stormare
122 Movies
49 Series
A distinctive Swedish actor with a gift for menacing and eccentric characters, Peter Stormare became internationally recognized as the near-silent, wood-chipper-wielding killer in the Coen brothers' 'Fargo' (1996). The same filmmakers cast him as a nihilist in 'The Big Lebowski' (1998). A veteran of Sweden's Royal Dramatic Theatre, he has worked prolifically in Hollywood, appearing in 'Minority Report' (2002), 'Armageddon' (1998), 'Constantine' (2005) and 'John Wick: Chapter 2' (2017). The Swedish actor brings a droll, unpredictable strangeness to villains and oddballs alike.
Movies
Plays Peter Wetzler
Damage
1992
Plays Nihilist
The Big Lebowski
1998
Plays Corporal (voice)
Penguins of Madagascar
2014
Plays Lucifer
Constantine
2005
Plays Abram Tarasov
John Wick: Chapter 2
2017
Plays Dr. Solomon Eddie
Minority Report
2002
Plays Alexei
Bad Boys II
2003
Plays Lev Andropov
Armageddon
1998
Plays Gaear Grimsrud
Fargo
1996
Plays The Ghost
22 Jump Street
2014
Plays Dr. Hill
Until Dawn
2025
Plays Troy
Day Shift
2022
Plays Dr. Simms
The Tuxedo
2002
Plays Sheriff Berringer
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
2013
Plays Emperor
Nacho Libre
2006
Plays Dr. Bjornson
Pain & Gain
2013
Plays Serge Muscat
Chocolat
2000
Plays Dino Velvet
8MM
1999
Plays Neurochemist
Awakenings
1990
Plays Gunther (voice)
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
2017
Plays Burrell
The Last Stand
2013
Plays Cavaldi
The Brothers Grimm
2005
Plays Shayes
Mercury Rising
1998
Plays Thang (voice)
Strange Magic
2015
Plays Belcor
Off the Grid
2025
Plays Sergeant Eric Hjelmstad
Windtalkers
2002
Plays The President
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
2009
Plays Scott Langral
Lockout
2012
Plays Adrik Vas
Bad Company
2002
Plays Agent Mark Holman
Kill 'em All
2017
Plays Slide
The Poison Rose
2019
Plays Jeff
Dancer in the Dark
2000
Plays Emmett Harland
Songbird
2020
Plays Frank
Get the Gringo
2012
Plays Dr. Roth
Premonition
2007
Plays Clifford
Birth
2004
Plays Agent Holman
Kill 'em All 2
2024
Plays Snakeskin Boots
Unknown
2006
Plays Captain Marchand
The Ritual Killer
2023
Plays Karlsson
Clown
2014
Plays Doctor 2
The Zero Theorem
2013
Plays Professor Ackerman
2001 Maniacs
2005
Plays Paul
V.I.P.
2017
Plays Francis O'Connell
Rage
2014
Plays Norman Hail
Boot Camp
2008
Plays David Spitz
Horsemen
2009
Plays Young Man Who Helps Isak with Coffer
Fanny and Alexander
1982
Plays Dracula (voice)
The Batman vs. Dracula
2005
Plays Wulfric von Rydingsvard (voice)
Big Top Scooby-Doo!
2012
Plays Dixie
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
TV Shows
Plays Kapten Kaboom
Fångarna på fortet
1990
Plays John Abruzzi
Prison Break
2005
Director
Plays Ingmar
Swedish Dicks
2016
Plays Artem
LA to Vegas
2018
Plays Ingvar
Watching Ellie
2002
Plays Ulfr (voice)
Twilight of the Gods
2024
Plays Rutger Burlin
Midnight Sun
2016
Plays Folke Lundgren
Black Widows
2016
Plays Godbrand (voice)
Castlevania
2017
Plays Irving Layton
So Long, Marianne
2024
Plays Jedidiah Brag
The Box
2021
Plays Czernobog
American Gods
2017
Plays Lazar
Manhattan
2014
Plays Fibulon (voice)
Teen Titans Go!
2013
Plays Berlin
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Martun Sarkissian
Graceland
2013
Plays Prometheus Black / Meltdown (voice)
Transformers: Animated
2007
Plays Odin
Detective Hole
2026
Plays Aaron Cohen
Entourage
2004
Plays Werner Zytle / Count Vertigo
Arrow
2012
Plays Chef
Weeds
2005
Plays Rufus (voice)
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
Plays Ernst Rohm
Hitler: The Rise of Evil
2003
Plays Hafdis Snaejornsson
Get Shorty
2017
Plays Ulf
Ett sorts Hades
1996
Plays Slippery Pete
Seinfeld
1989
Plays George 'Binky' Babinkian
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Viktor
Joey
2004
Plays Petya Lovak
Monk
2002
Plays Trashface
Wilfred
2011
Latest Trailers
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Kill Code
Full Filmography
Detective Hole
Odin · 3 episodes
2026–
TV
Off the Grid
Belcor
2025
Film
Stand Your Ground
Bastion
2025
Film
Until Dawn
Dr. Hill
2025
Film
Twilight of the Gods
Ulfr (voice) · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Kill 'em All 2
Agent Holman
2024
Film
So Long, Marianne
Irving Layton · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
Guy Manley: Super Spy
Hurricane Pete
2024
Film
Hangman
Bobby
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Stormare and where are they from?
Peter Stormare is 72 years old, born on August 27, 1953 in Arbrå, Gävleborgs län, Sweden.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Stormare?
Peter Stormare is best known for roles in John Wick: Chapter 2, The Big Lebowski, Minority Report.
How many movies has Peter Stormare been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Peter Stormare has appeared in 122 movies and 49 TV shows.
What was Peter Stormare's first movie?
The career of Peter Stormare began with Hur bär du dig åt, människa?! (1978).
What is Peter Stormare's most recent movie or series?
Peter Stormare's most recent release is Kill Code, which premiered on April 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Peter Stormare appeared in?
On television, Peter Stormare has appeared in Arrow, Prison Break, The Blacklist, Seinfeld.
Peter Stormare
1953-08-27 · Arbrå, Gävleborgs län, Sweden
Peter Stormare (August 27, 1953) was born in Arbrå, Gävleborgs län, Sweden. He is a Swedish film, stage, voice and television actor as well as a theatrical director, playwright and musician. He is perhaps best known for his roles as John Abruzzi in Prison Break and as Gaear Grimsrud, one of the two kidnappers in Fargo.
Peter Stormare began his acting career at the Royal National Theatre of Sweden, performing for eleven years. In 1990 he became the Associate Artistic Director at the Tokyo Globe Theatre and directed productions of many Shakespeare plays, including "Hamlet". In 1993 he moved to New York, where he appeared in English productions. He continues to work in both the United States and his his homeland of Sweden. He resides in Los Angeles, California, USA, with his wife.