Peter Facinelli

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Height:: 5' 10"
Hometown:: Queens

Bio:
Peter Facinelli (born on November 26, 1973 in Queens, New York) is an American actor and producer. He studied acting at New York University before making his way into film and television. His most famous works include starring as Donovan “Van” Ray on the television series Fastlane and as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the vastly popular Twilight franchise. Peter is currently a series regular on Showtime’s comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie.

Best Known For:
Peter is best known for his role as Dr. Fitch “Coop” Cooper on Nurse Jackie, and for his role as the Cullen patriarch in Twilight.

Personal Life:
Peter married actress Jennie Garth in 2001 after meeting on the set of An Unfinished Affair in 1995. They have three daughters together, Luca Bella, Lola Ray and Fiona Eve. In March 2012, Peter filed for divorce from Jennie. He soon after began dating actress and Nurse Jackie co-star Jaimie Alexander. On March 18, 2015, the couple announced their engagement.

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Jaimie Alexander Will Forte Dating

Jaimie Alexander & Will Forte A New Couple? — They’ve Been On ‘Several Dates’

New couple alert?! As if this summer couldn’t get any hotter, Jaimie Alexander and Will Forte have been spotted out on several secretive dates over the past few months. Keep reading to find out all the steamy details!

July 28, 2016

Peter Facinelli & Jaimie Alexander Split: Why They Broke Up After One Year Engagement

Another Hollywood romance has bitten the dust, as Peter Facinelli and his fiance of one year Jaimie Alexander have officially called it quits. Read on for more details on why this gorgeous couple just couldn’t make it work.

So sad! Supergirl star Peter Facinelli, 42, and Blindspot actress, Jaimie Alexander, 31, have shockingly split after what seemed like a fairytale romance. The couple was just spotted together at the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 10 looking happy and totally in love, so we really didn’t see this one coming. But according to the couple, they’re both just too busy with their red-hot careers to be able to make it to the altar.

February 19, 2016

Jaimie Alexander & Peter Facinelli Share Steamy Kiss On Emmys Red Carpet

Whoa, you can practically feel the heat steaming off this passionate kiss between actors, Peter Facinelli and his fiance, Jaimie Alexander at the 2015 Emmys. They locked lips on the carpet and they didn’t care the entire world was watching!

Peter Facinelli and Jaimie Alexander couldn’t keep their hands off each other at the Emmys. The couple were in the middle of taking pics on the carpet when their passion for each other took over and they started making out. We just love how in love they are, it’s so adorable. It was a very special night for Jaimie because it was the night before her new show on NBC premieres, Blindspot.

September 21, 2015

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Peter Facinelli Engaged To Jaimie Alexander — Congrats

Those are wedding bells we hear! Peter Facinelli is set to wed the beautiful Jaimie Alexander, according to a new report. Congrats to the happy couple!

It’s official — Peter Facinelli and Jaimie Alexander are engaged! The Twilight actor popped the question to his former Nurse Betty co-star after dating since 2013, a new report says. So exciting!

March 18, 2015

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Peter Facinelli: ‘I Would Love To’ Do Another ‘Twilight’ Movie

It seems like every movie gets a sequel — so after five installments of the ‘Twilight’ series, could it get a sixth? If it were up to Peter Facinelli, who took on the very blond role of Dr. Cullen, there would be another movie!

While he’s pretty busy with his roles on Glee and Nurse Jackie, Peter Facinelli would make the time for the right role — like another Twilight film.

November 15, 2013

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Peter Facinelli On ‘Glee’: I’ve Formed A Bond With Lea Michele

We’ve only seen Peter Facinelli in two episodes of ‘Glee’ so far, but there’s much more where that came from. HollywoodLife.com caught up with the ‘Twilight’ alum where he revealed what the ‘Glee’ family is like on and off set.

On Glee, Peter Facinelli portrays Rupert Campion, the director of the Broadway show, Funny Girl. So, it’s no surprise that he’s already bonded with Lea Michele — whose character just landed the lead.

November 5, 2013

Jennie Garth & Peter Facinelli’s Divorce Finalized — Read The Shocking Terms

The ‘90210’ alum and ‘Twilight’ actor have finally settled their divorce, and the agreement they came to is pretty surprising!

Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli‘s 11-year marriage is officially over. After the couple filed for divorce in 2012, they officially signed the papers on June 11, and the terms they came too are quite shocking!

June 12, 2013

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