Peter Hermann (actor)
Peter Hermann | |
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Born | August 15 New York City, New York |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation | Actor, producer, writer |
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 3 |
Peter Hermann, born August 15,[1] is an American actor, producer and writer. He is married to actress Mariska Hargitay, with whom he has three children. He is best known for his roles as Charles Brooks in Younger (2015-2021) and Trevor Langan in Law & Order SVU (2002-).
Early life and education[]
Hermann was born in New York City to German parents but moved to Germany when he was two months old. He lived in Germany until he was 10, and did not learn English until he returned to the United States.[2] He attended Yale University.[3] Right after college, he taught high-school English through Teach For America.
Career[]
Hermann had brief stints on a variety of television shows that include the soap opera Guiding Light (1997–1998), the ABC Family show Beautiful People (2006) and the Lifetime original series Angela's Eyes (2006). Since 2002 he has had a recurring role as defense attorney Trevor Langan on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
He has made appearances in several commercials, such as the anti-tobacco "Fair Enough" ads, and has been the face for Persil ProClean detergent since the late 2010s.[4]
In 2006, he starred as Jeremy Glick in the feature film United 93.[5]
Hermann was in the Broadway premiere of Eric Bogosian's Talk Radio, starring Liev Schreiber, and featuring fellow Law & Order: Special Victims Unit cast member Stephanie March.[6] It began performances on February 15, 2007, in preparation for a March 11 opening; its final Broadway performance was on June 24, 2007.[7][8]
He also guested on 30 Rock during its first season, and starred in ABC's mid-season replacement series Cashmere Mafia as Davis Draper. In 2011, he appeared in the Broadway play War Horse, and made occasional appearances as Erin Reagan's ex-husband John "Jack" Boyle on Blue Bloods.[9][10][11]
From 2015-2021, he starred on Younger.[12] In March 2018, HarperCollins published Hermann's children's book If the S in Moose Comes Loose.[13]
Personal life[]
While appearing on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Hermann met lead actress Mariska Hargitay, whom he married on August 28, 2004, in Santa Barbara, California.[14][15] They have a son, August, who was born in 2006.[16] Hargitay and Hermann adopted a baby girl, Amaya, in 2011.[15][17] In October 2011, the couple adopted a baby boy, Andrew.[18][19]
Filmography[]
Film[]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Swimfan | ER Doctor | |
2004 | Duane Incarnate | Duane | |
2006 | The Treatment | Steve | |
United 93 | Jeremy Glick | ||
2010 | Edge of Darkness | Sanderman | |
Just Wright | Dr. Taylor | ||
2011 | Too Big to Fail | Christopher Cox | |
2012 | Trouble with the Curve | Greg | |
2013 | Philomena | Pete Olsson | |
Chinese Puzzle | John | ||
All Is Bright | Monsieur Tremblay |
Television[]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1997–1998 | Guiding Light | Dr. Michael Burke | 42 episodes |
1999 | Get Real | David | 3 episodes |
2000 | Law & Order | Al Goran | Episode: "Mega" |
Spin City | Ed | Episode: "Don't Get on the Bus" | |
2002 | Hack | Mark Vincenzo | Episode: "Obsession" |
2002–2019 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Trevor Langan | 33 episodes |
2003 | Sex and the City | David | Episode: "Hop, Skip and a Week" |
All My Children | Wayne Kabak | Episode: "August 22, 2003" | |
2005 | Hope & Faith | Brent | Episode: "The Halloween Party" |
2006 | Beautiful People | Luke Dalton | 6 episodes |
Standoff | Liam Fowler | Episode: "Shanghai'd" | |
Angela's Eyes | Peter Wagner | 4 episodes | |
2007 | 30 Rock | Gray | Episode: "The Head and the Hair" |
2008 | Cashmere Mafia | Davis Draper | 7 episodes |
Fringe | Grant | Episode: "The Ghost Network" | |
2009 | Bored to Death | Gary | Episode: "The Alanon Case" |
2010 | The Good Wife | Judge Derek Shickel | Episode: "Hybristophilia" |
White Collar | Willson Mailer | Episode: "Parting Shots" | |
2011 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Business Manager #2 | Episode: "Car Periscope" |
2011–2012 | A Gifted Man | Harrison Curtis | 5 episodes |
2012–present | Blue Bloods | Jack Boyle | 12 episodes |
2013 | Elementary | Detective Craig Basken | Episode: "An Unnatural Arrangement" |
2015–2021 | Younger | Charles Brooks | Series regular |
References[]
- ^ Saeyang, Shado (15 August 2019). "Mariska Hargitay Wishes Husband Peter Hermann Happy Birthday". Soap Hub. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ Henderson, Kathy (July 29, 2011). "What's Up, Peter Hermann? The War Horse Star on Blending Broadway and a New Baby". Broadway.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
- ^ David, Mark (August 2, 2012). "Mariska Hargitay Orders Up Townhouse". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Lackey, Emily (3 February 2016). "Who Is The Persil ProClean Guy? This Actor Has Some Seriously Impressive Hollywood Credentials". Bustle. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ^ Willis, John; Monush, Barry (1 May 2010). "United 93". Screen World 2007. 58. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 44. ISBN 978-1557837295. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Cast". Talk Radio on Broadway. Archived from the original on 9 January 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ Hernandez, Ernio (24 June 2007). "Off Air: Talk Radio, Starring Liev Schreiber, Closes on Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Broadway Show: Talk Radio". Theatrical Index. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (31 July 2010). "'Blue Bloods' cast ex-husband for Bridget Moynahan". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ Stockly, Ed (28 September 2017). "Friday's TV Highlights: 'Hawaii Five-0' on CBS". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ Barney, Chuck (September 29, 2017). "TV tonight: Will 'Hawaii Five-0' fizzle without Kim, Park?". The Mercury News. San Jose, California. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Berk, Dr. Nancy (September 26, 2016). "Showbiz Analysis: Peter Hermann on TV Land's Younger and the Power of Great Writing". Parade. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Little, Billie (March 13, 2018). "If the S in Moose Comes Loose". BookPage. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ^ "Law & Order's Mariska Hargitay Gets Married". People. September 2, 2004. Archived from the original on December 31, 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Ravitz, Justin (19 October 2011). "Mariska Hargitay Adopts For Second Time in Six Months: New Details". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on 27 November 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ Kimpton, Roger (Summer 2010). "Hollywood on the Palisades". Palisade: 13. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ Triggs, Charlotte (6 April 2011). "Mariska Hargitay Adopts a Baby". People. Archived from the original on 31 December 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ Hubbard, Amy (19 October 2011). "Mariska Hargitay adopts second baby in 6 months: Give 'em an 'A'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 20 October 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ Triggs, Charlotte (19 October 2011). "Mariska Hargitay Adopts Son Andrew Nicolas". People. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016.
External links[]
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- American male television actors
- Male actors from Connecticut
- Living people
- Writers from Greenwich, Connecticut
- Yale University alumni
- Male actors from New York City
- American people of German descent
- American expatriates in Germany
- Teach For America alumni
- Educators from New York City