Eric Peterson
Biography
Eric Peterson is a Canadian actor whose work spans stage, television, and film. Born in Indian Head, he started his career in 1971 by helping found Tamahnous Theatre in Vancouver, where he appeared in The Bacchae and Nijinsky. In 1974 he moved to Toronto and joined Theatre Passe Muraille, taking parts in The Farm Show and 1837: The Farmers' Revolt, the latter earning him his greatest recognition. He later wrote Billy Bishop Goes to War with John Gray; the play premiered in 1978, toured internationally, and won him a Clarence Derwent Award for most promising performer. His television credits include the award-winning role of Leon Robinovitch on Street Legal, This Is Wonderland, and his most famous part, Oscar Leroy on Corner Gas. He also appeared in the 2014 film Corner Gas: The Movie, and his stage work includes Festen and a Soulpepper production of Billy Bishop Goes to War.
80years old
Turns 81 on October 2in 335 days
- Born Indian Head
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Also credited as Eric Neal Peterson
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 30 years1986 to 2016
Every film, newest first
- 2016Valentine Ever AfterIMDb rating 6.7
- 2014Corner Gas: The MovieIMDb rating 7.0
- 2013Cas & DylanIMDb rating 6.7
- 2001The Wandering Soul MurdersIMDb rating 5.8
- 1986The Park Is MineIMDb rating 6.1
Genres
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Worked with
Eric Peterson shares two films with Stewart Arnott, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Stewart Arnott's page
Lewis Hodgson's page
Richard Dreyfuss's page
Tommy Lee Jones's page
Jayne Eastwood's page
Karen Holness's page
David StoreyDirector, 1 film, 2014
All films by David Storey
Steven Hilliard SternDirector, 1 film, 1986
All films by Steven Hilliard Stern
Don McBreartyDirector, 1 film, 2016
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Awards
Three awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2009 | Earle Grey Award | Won | |
| Dora Mavor Moore Awards | Won | ||
| Member of the Order of Canada | Won | ||
Online
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