Peter Macdissi

Peter Macdissi

58 · Born: Feb 15, 1967

2022
2020
2018
2007

Personal Details

BornFeb 15, 1967 Beirut, Lebanon

Biography

Peter Macdissi is a talented actor and producer who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, to a Lebanese father and Armenian mother, Macdissi's upbringing was influenced by both cultures. He grew up during the civil war and found solace in performing, often putting on shows to distract his family from the chaos outside.

At the age of 12, James Dean's iconic performance in Rebel Without a Cause inspired Macdissi to pursue an acting career in Hollywood. Despite the challenges of living through war, his determination never wavered, and he went on to study at the Lee Strasberg Institute after spending three years in Sweden learning Swedish and Swedish literature.

Macdissi's extensive collaboration with Alan Ball includes the critically acclaimed HBO series Six Feet Under, for which he won a Screen Actors Guild award for best ensemble acting. He also executive produced the Cinemax series Banshee and appeared in numerous films and television shows, including The Losers, Burning Palms, Towelhead, and many more.

As an actor, Macdissi has portrayed a wide range of characters, from the temperamental teacher Olivier in Six Feet Under to the domineering father Rifat Maroun in Towelhead. He has worked alongside notable actors such as Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, and Gary Oldman, and has been praised for his performances.

In addition to his work in film and television, Macdissi is also a dedicated producer, having executive produced projects such as The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Here and Now. He is fluent in multiple languages, including English, French, Arabic, Armenian, Swedish, and Spanish, and has traveled extensively throughout Europe, South and Central America, North Africa, and the Middle East.

When he's not working, Macdissi can be found indulging in his love of equestrianism and animals, and resides in Los Angeles with his family.

Career

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2020
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2018
Here and Now
Here and Now as Dr. Farid Shokrani
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2010
The Losers
The Losers as Vikram
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2008
Nothing Is Private
Nothing Is Private as Rifat Maroun
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2003
Tiptoes
Tiptoes as Adrissi
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Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under as Olivier Castro-Staal
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2002
Bad Company
Bad Company as Dragan Henchman #3
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1999
Three Kings
Three Kings as Iraqi Republican Guard Lieutenant - Oasis Bunker
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1994