Peter Sarsgaard

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn : Peter Sarsgaard Image
Bullseye with Jesse Thorn : Peter Sarsgaard Image

Peter Sarsgaard

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Peter Sarsgaard is an enigmatic actor who has appeared in over 60 different roles in films like An Education, The Magnificent Seven and Green Lantern. He got his start in film back in 1995 when he appeared in Dead Man Walking. From there he has obtained critical acclaim for his roles in films such as Boys Don’t Cry as well as Kinsey. In 2004 he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in Shattered Glass as journalist Charles Lane. Peter’s new film is called The Sound of Silence. Peter talks to us about his career, his approach to acting and his love of the game of soccer. Plus, Jesse and Peter dig deeper into the film’s study of sound and its impact on human emotion.