Peter Ganim is an American actor, descended from a rich cultural heritage of Lebanese, Syrian, and Slovak-Rusyn immigrants. Born on the army base at Fort Knox, Kentucky, he began his journey in the world of theatre as a child in Cleveland, Ohio. He then honed his craft in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia, before venturing to Paris and New York City, where he eventually settled nearly twenty years ago in Manhattan, where he currently resides and works.
In addition to his acting career, Peter is a maker of short films, an occasional writer, and an award-winning theatre director. He is known for his versatility and distinction as an actor, having performed in a wide range of classical and contemporary plays and methods. His impressive repertoire includes iconic roles in productions such as Man and Superman, Hamlet, The Misanthrope, Cloud 9, Othello, A Doll House, Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love, Tracers, Handler, and Tango Palace, under the direction of renowned directors such as Chris Coleman, Joseph Chaikin, and Nancy Keystone.
Peter frequently collaborates with the Obie Award-winning Middle Eastern company, Noor Theatre, as well as other prominent theatre companies in New York City, including the Atlantic, the New Group, the Lark, the Public, and Playwrights Horizons. He made his Off-Broadway debut in the final production of Tony Randall's National Actors Theatre, Right You Are!, and later, his Broadway debut in the company of Bartlett Sher's Tony Award-winning production of Oslo, at Lincoln Center Theater.
On the big screen, Peter has appeared in several independent features and shorts, including his award-winning performance as 'Man' in Anthony Haden Salerno's festival favorite, Lapse. He has also made appearances on television, including guest roles on the Law & Order franchise, Madam Secretary, Elementary, Quantico, and The Code.
Fluent in French, Spanish, and Italian, and conversational in Arabic, Peter is actively working to improve his Slavic language skills. Despite his proficiency in multiple languages and his ability to portray characters from diverse backgrounds, he is equally sought after for his portrayals of American men from the Rust Belt to the Deep South to the familiar 'guy next door'. With his distinctive rusty baritone voice and often bearded appearance, Peter Ganim is a talented and in-demand actor who has earned a reputation as one of the good guys.
