Peter Krause

Peter Krause made a significant impact with his starring role as Casey McCall on Aaron Sorkin’s ABC comedy Sports Night (1998-2000), a pivotal performance following earlier appearances on Cybill (1995-1997) and in the feature film The Truman Show (1998). He went on to star as funeral director Nate Fisher in HBO’s critically acclaimed series Six Feet Under (2001-2005), a role that garnered him substantial industry recognition. For his work on the series, Krause received three Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe Award nominations, in addition to winning two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. During this period, Krause also made his Broadway debut in After the Fall in 2004, showcasing his versatility on stage.

Following his tenure on Six Feet Under, Krause continued to secure prominent roles, leading the cast of the miniseries The Lost Room in 2006 and starring in and producing the independent film Civic Duty the same year. He then took on a dual role as lead actor and producer for ABC’s dramatic series Dirty Sexy Money (2007-2009) as Nick George. Krause further solidified his leading man status with his acclaimed performance as Adam Braverman in NBC’s beloved family drama Parenthood (2010-2015), a series where he also expanded his creative contributions by directing three episodes between 2012 and 2014. During this time, he also appeared in the feature film Beastly (2011).

With an extensive career defined by critically praised performances across both dramatic and comedic series, and a proven track record as a producer and director, Peter Krause continues to be a highly sought-after talent in film and television. His ongoing executive producer role and leading performance on 9-1-1 remain a cornerstone of his current work.