Peter Sarsgaard Highlights

  • 2009: Appeared in the film version of Michael Chabon's novel, "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh"
  • 2009: Co-starred with fiance Maggie Gyllenhaal in the Off-Broadway revival of Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya"
  • 2008: Made Broadway debut in an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" alongside Kristin Scott Thomas at the Royal Court Theatre
  • 2007: Co-starred with Reese Witherspoon in "Rendition"
  • 2007: Played an asexual activist opposite Molly Shannon in "Year of the Dog"
  • 2005: Played the local attorney, opposite Kate Hudson in the thriller "Skeleton Key"
  • 2005: Portrayed a bisexual screenwriter in "The Dying Gaul"
  • 2005: Portrayed a marine in Sam Mendes' "Jarhead" based on former Marine Anthony Swofford's best-selling novel
  • 2004: Cast as researcher Clyde Martin in "Kinsey" opposite Liam Neeson as Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research; received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male
  • 2004: Played the sarcastic best friend to Zach Braff's character in Braff's directorial debut "Garden State"
  • 2003: Offered a critically acclaimed performance as Hayden Christensen's editor in "Shattered Glass"; earned an Independent Spirit Award and Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor
  • 2002: Co-starred with Elisabeth Shue in an off-Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson's "Burn This"
  • 2002: Cast as a meth addict in "The Salton Sea"
  • 2001: Played the lead in Wayne Wang's erotic thriller, "Center of the World"
  • 1999: Played an institutionalized quadriplegic in the Showtime drama "Freak City"
  • 1999: Earned critical recognition for his breakthrough role as real-life killer John Lotter in "Boys Don't Cry"
  • 1998: Portrayed John Malkovich's son and Leonardo DiCaprio's rival in "The Man in the Iron Mask"
  • 1998: Cast in Larry Clark's "Another Day in Paradise"
  • 1997: Featured in the "Underground" segment of HBO's anthology special "Subway Stories"
  • 1996: Appeared in the Drama Department's off-Broadway production of "Kingdom of Earth"
  • 1995: Made TV debut in an episode of NBC's "Law & Order"
  • 1995: Feature film debut in Tim Robbins' film "Dead Man Walking" playing one of the young murder victims
  • First professional stage role in the off-Broadway Horton Foote play, "Laura Dennis"