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Peter Facinelli: Biography

Peter Facinelli

Birth Place: Queens, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/26/1973, Sagittarius
Profession: Actor

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Peter Facinelli Fast Facts:

Originally pursued a degree in law, but after interning with a law firm, decided to go into acting.
Studied under William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman and Camryn Manheim at the famed Atlantic Theatre Company Acting School at New York University.
Left NYU 15 credits shy of graduation after landing a role in 1995 indie film Angela.
Met wife Jennie Garth on the set of 1996 TV movie An Unwanted Affair.
Major film roles include teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait (1998) and the big-screen adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, in which he plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen.
Holds dual citizenship with Italy.

Peter Facinelli Relationships:
Bruna Facinelli - Mother
Lisa - Sister
Fiona Eve Facinelli - Daughter
Jaimie Alexander - Significant Other
Peter Facinelli - Father
Linda - Sister
Lola Ray Facinelli - Daughter
Luca Bella Facinelli - Daughter
Jo Anne - Sister
Jennie Garth - Wife (separated)
Peter Facinelli Awards:
2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2004 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Nominee
College:
Attended St. John's University, Queens, NY; attended New York University, New York, NY

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2011 MTV Movie Awards, Peter Facinelli Kevin Mazur/WireImage

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red carpet recap, jennie garth, peter facinelli Kevin Winter/Getty Images

american music awards, jennie garth, peter facinelli Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

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