Peter Jacobson Biography

Fast Facts

• Son of Walter Jacobson, a former Chicago news anchor
• Broke into TV with a small role in a 1993 episode of NYPD Blue
• Has done extensive work as a character actor in movies and TV, including a memorable recurring role on Law & Order as attorney Randy Dworkin, a starring role in the cable miniseries The Starter Wife and a major role in the hit series House
• Received a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Drama in 2006 for Good Night, and Good Luck
• Received a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Television Drama for House