Peter Sarsgaard: podcast appearances and interviews

John Peter Sarsgaard, born on March 7, 1971, is an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He studied at the Actors Studio before gaining recognition for playing atypical and sometimes villainous roles in film and television. Sarsgaard made his film debut with Dead Man Walking in 1995 and has since appeared in a variety of notable movies including The Man in the Iron Mask, Boys Don't Cry, and The Center of the World. He received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Charles Lane in Shattered Glass in 2003. In 2023, he won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance as a man with dementia in Memory. His filmography includes titles such as Garden State, Kinsey, Jarhead, Flightplan, Elegy, An Education, Orphan, Lovelace, Blue Jasmine, Black Mass, Jackie, and The Lost Daughter, along with blockbuster films like Knight and Day, Green Lantern, The Magnificent Seven, and The Batman. Sarsgaard has also appeared in television series, including The Killing, The Looming Tower, Dopesick, and Presumed Innocent, earning Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his roles in Dopesick and Presumed Innocent. In addition to screen acting, he made his Broadway debut portraying Boris Alexeyevich Trigorin in a revival of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull in 2008. His career is marked by a diverse body of work across multiple media, showcasing his range as an actor.