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Peter Facinelli Biography
Birth Name:
Peter Alexander Joseph Facinelli
Birth Place:
Queens, New York, United States
Profession
Actor
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 first wife Jennie Garth on the set of 1996 TV movie An Unwanted Affair
- Holds dual citizenship with Italy
Awards
- 2012Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
Relationships
- Fiona Eve Facinelli -- Daughter
- Lola Ray Facinelli -- Daughter
- Luca Bella Facinelli -- Daughter
- Pierino Facinelli -- Father
- Bruna Reich -- Mother
- Lily Anne Harrison -- Significant Other
- Jo Anne -- Sister
- Linda -- Sister
- Lisa -- Sister