Eric Peterson

Eric Peterson was a prolific actor who created a name for himself largely on the big screen. Peterson's career in acting began with his roles in various films like "The Visitor" (1973), "The Kid Who Couldn't Miss" (1982) and "The King of Friday Night" (1985). He also appeared in the comedy "Thick as Thieves" (1991) with Gerry Quigley and the Gary Farmer drama "Henry & Verlin" (1995). He kept working in film throughout the nineties, starring in the Brian Bosworth action picture "Virus" (1996) and "Earth" (1999). He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal" (1996-2001). Peterson continued to exercise his talent in the nineties, taking on a mix of projects like "The Frog Princess: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series" (HBO, 1999-2000), "The Happy Prince: An Animated Special From "The Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series" (HBO, 1999-2000) and "The Princess and the Pauper: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series" (HBO, 1999-2000). His credits also expanded to "The Robinita Hood: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series" (HBO, 1999-2000) and "The Steadfast Tin Soldier: An Animated Special From the "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child" Series" (HBO, 1999-2000). Peterson most recently acted on "Copper" (BBC, 2011-13).