Peter Stormare
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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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Stormare reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Peter Stormare's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Stormare remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Voom Portraits, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Peter Stormare Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Stormare's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Stormare.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Off the Grid | Belcor | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Until Dawn | Dr. Alan Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kill 'em All 2 | Agent Holman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Guy Manley: Super Spy | Hurricane Pete | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Day Shift | Troy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Songbird | Emmett Harland | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | V.I.P. | Paul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | John Wick: Chapter 2 | Abram Tarasov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | King of the Dancehall | Pierce Davidson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Strange Magic | Thang (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Penguins of Madagascar | Corporal (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Search and Rescue | Corporal (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 22 Jump Street | The Ghost | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel | Whiplash (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Pain & Gain | Dr. Bjornson | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Siberian Education | Ink | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters | Sheriff Berringer | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Big Top Scooby-Doo! | Wulfric von Rydingsvard (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Get the Gringo | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | False Trail | Torsten | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Janie Jones | Sloan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus | The President | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Voom Portraits | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Gone with the Woman | Glenn | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Premonition | Dr. Roth | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Unknown | Snakeskin Boots | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Nacho Libre | Emperor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Batman vs. Dracula | Dracula (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Constantine | Lucifer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bad Boys II | Alexei | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Minnesota Nice | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Spun | Mullet Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Minority Report | Dr. Solomon Eddie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Windtalkers | Sergeant Eric Hjelmstad | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Chocolat | Serge Muscat | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Von Trier's 100 Eyes | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Dancer in the Dark | Jeff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | 8MM | Dino Velvet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Purgatory | Cavin Guthrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | In the Presence of a Clown | Petrus Landahl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Armageddon | Lev Andropov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mercury Rising | Shayes | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Big Lebowski | Nihilist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Dieter Stark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Fargo | Gaear Grimsrud | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Damage | Peter Wetzler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Awakenings | Neurochemist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fanny and Alexander | Young Man Who Helps Isak with Coffer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Lyftet | Prisoner | Average | Similar → |
Peter Stormare - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Stormare?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Stormare is "Voom Portraits" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Peter Stormare acted in?
Peter Stormare has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Stormare?
Other notable films include "Dancer in the Dark", "The Big Lebowski", and "Fargo".