Peter was born in a tough Bronx neigborhood and had his run-ins with the law, but still managed to graduate college and have a career as a world class swimmer.Pete first started in print work because of his body and good looks which lead him into acting. After a few starting roles in Japan and Italy, his focus went toward the stage. He was very successful on the off broadway circit in Manhattan and had a good run in England for a few years. Now back in NYC he can been seen on HBO'S Oz as immate "Jim Burns".