Peter Vack

Peter Vack performs across various roles as an actor, writer, and director. Born Peter S. Brown on September 19, 1986, in New York City, Vack adopted his stage name at age 17 before joining the Screen Actors Guild. He was raised in the West Village, New York City, and is the son of Jane Spivack and Ronald Brown, a film producer and writer. Vack attended Riverdale Country School and is a graduate of Professional Children’s School. He furthered his education at the University of Southern California, where he studied Theater. His early career began with a debut in the short film “Dear Diary” (1996), which received an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

Vack gained recognition for his roles, including Jason Strider in the MTV series “I Just Want My Pants Back” (2011–2012) and Alex Merriweather in the Amazon Video comedy-drama series “Mozart in the Jungle” (2014–2015). He also notably voiced the antagonist Gary Smith in the video game “Bully” (2006). Beyond acting, Vack has directed films such as “Assholes” (2017) and “www.RachelOrmont.com” (2024), which he also wrote. His directorial work was described as a “technosatire about growing up in captivity,” attracting attention for its unique themes and cast.

Throughout his career, Vack has been consistent in his creative endeavors, spanning from guest appearances in television shows like “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2005) and “Homeland” (2018) to feature films such as “The Intern” (2015) and “Brittany Runs a Marathon” (2019). His work has been acknowledged with awards, including a New York VisionFest Award for Breakthrough Performance in “Consent” (2010) and a nomination for the SXSW Grand Jury Award for “Send” (2014) as a narrative short. Peter Vack continues to contribute to the arts as an actor, writer, and director, exploring various themes and narratives across different mediums.