What is Peter Stormare’s Net Worth?
Peter Stormare, a Swedish actor, director, playwright, and musician, has a net worth of $5 million. He is best known for his roles in popular films such as “Fargo,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Armageddon,” and “Minority Report.” On television, Stormare is recognized for his portrayal of John Abruzzi on “Prison Break.”
In addition to his notable performances, Stormare has appeared in a variety of other films, including “Dancer in the Dark,” “Birth,” “Pain & Gain,” and “John Wick: Chapter 2.”
Peter Stormare’s Early Life
Peter Stormare, born Rolf Peter Ingvar Storm in Kumla, Sweden on August 27, 1953, grew up in Arbrå. He changed his last name when he discovered that he shared it with another student at an acting academy he attended.
Peter Stormare’s Career Highlights
Peter Stormare made his feature film debut in 1978 in the Swedish crime film “Lyftet.” He then appeared in Ingmar Bergman’s “Fanny and Alexander” before making his first appearance in an American film with a bit part in the drama “Awakenings” in 1990.
Stormare’s breakthrough role came in 1996 with the Coen brothers’ black comedy crime film “Fargo,” where he played hitman Gaear Grimsrud. This led to a string of major Hollywood films for Stormare, including “The Lost World: Jurassic Park,” “Armageddon,” and “The Big Lebowski.”
Throughout the 2000s, Stormare continued to be prolific, with notable credits including “Minority Report,” “Constantine,” and “Nacho Libre.” In 2007 alone, he appeared in five films, including “Premonition” and “Boot Camp.” His final credits of the decade were “Witness Protection,” “The Killing Room,” and “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.”
Peter Stormare’s Prolific Career in the 2010s
Peter Stormare was just as busy in the 2010s as ever, appearing in a variety of films from around the world. He starred in independent horror thriller “Undocumented,” neo-noir crime film “Small Town Murder Songs,” romantic comedy crime film “Henry’s Crime,” and drama “Janie Jones.” He also appeared in films such as the Swedish horror film “Marianne,” Chinese film “Inseparable,” Swedish thriller “The Hunters 2,” French science-fiction action film “Lockout,” and Hong Kong-Chinese martial arts film “Tai Chi Hero.”
Stormare continued to work in American films, appearing in “Get the Gringo,” “Small Apartments,” “The Last Stand,” “Bad Milo!,” and “Pain & Gain.” He starred in seven films alone in 2014, including the comedy sequel “22 Jump Street,” action thriller “Rage,” and horror film “Clown.” His subsequent credits include “Dark Summer,” “Strange Magic,” “Every Thing Will Be Fine,” “Rupture,” “John Wick: Chapter 2,” “VIP,” “Beyond the Sky,” “The Poison Rose,” and “Songbird.” Additionally, Stormare lent his voice to several animated films, such as “Penguins of Madagascar,” “Strange Magic,” and “The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature.”
Peter Stormare’s Television Career
Peter Stormare began his television career in Sweden, appearing on series such as “Träpatronerna” and “Seppan.” He later guest-starred on British and American shows, including “Screen Two” and “Swift Justice.” Stormare had his first main role on a regular series in 2002, playing Ingvar on the sitcom “Watching Ellie.” He gained more recognition as imprisoned Chicago mafia leader John Abruzzi on “Prison Break” and went on to appear in episodes of shows like “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Entourage,” and “Arrow.” Stormare has had recurring roles on “The Blacklist,” “Manhattan,” and “American Gods,” among others. He co-created and starred on the comedy streaming series “Swedish Dicks.”
Stormare’s Career as a Recording Artist
Peter Stormare, in addition to acting, has also pursued a career as a recording artist. He was encouraged to make an album by U2’s Bono, which led to the release of his debut album “Dallerpölsa och småfåglar” in 2002. Apart from this, he also plays in the band Blonde from Fargo and operates the record label StormVox.
Marriage and Family
Peter Stormare married actress Karen Sillas in 1989 but they divorced in 2006. He later wed Japanese native Toshimi Stormare two years after his divorce. The couple has a daughter named Kaiya and they reside in Los Angeles. However, Stormare splits his time between the US and Sweden.
