Peter Friedman, a renowned American actor, was born on April 24, 1949, in the vibrant city of New York. He pursued his academic aspirations at Hofstra University, ultimately graduating and venturing into the world of theatre.
Friedman's impressive theatrical resume boasts a plethora of notable productions, including The Great God Brown in 1972, The Visit in 1973, Piaf and A Soldier's Play in 1981, The Heidi Chronicles in 1989, Ragtime in 1998, and Twelve Angry Men in 2004. His performances have garnered him numerous award nominations, including the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, Outstanding Actor in a Play, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play.
Friedman's extensive television career has seen him take on various roles, starring as patriarch George Silver in the critically acclaimed series Brooklyn Bridge. He has also made numerous guest appearances in popular shows such as Miami Vice, Law & Order, NYPD Blue, Without a Trace, Ghost Whisperer, and Damages, as well as having a featured role in the documentary series Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder.
Throughout his illustrious film career, Friedman has appeared in a wide range of movies, including Prince of the City, Daniel, The Seventh Sign, Single White Female, I'm Not Rappaport, I Shot Andy Warhol, Safe, Freedomland, The Savages, and I'm Not There.
In his personal life, Friedman was married to actress Joan Allen from 1990 to 2002. The couple shares a daughter, Sadie, born in March 1994.
