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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Peter Facinelli Breaking Dawn Ending

Peter Facinelli Reveals ‘Breaking Dawn’ Explosive Ending Secrets

The head of the Cullen clan talks about ‘Breaking Dawn Part 2’s’ surprise twist ending, and how he knew Carlisle’s ‘heroic’ actions would ‘shock the audience.’ Read on for all the details!
Peter Facinelli has played the noble and brave Carlisle Cullen in five Twilight movies, and now that Breaking Dawn Part 2 has been released, he is spilling all the details on the surprise twist ending!

November 19, 2012

Jennie Garth Reveals: I'll Never Give Up On Peter Facinelli

Jennie reveals the secrets of her ‘painful’ divorce, including how she hid it from her daughters, and how she ‘tried everything’ to save her marriage.
Our hearts broke when we found out Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli were separating after 11 years of marriage — but our emotions obviously paled in comparison to the private hell Jennie was going through. “I’ve never been this stressed in my life,” she tells People. “I’ve felt stress in the last couple of days like none before. I’m suffering from anxiety now. It feels like an elephant is sitting on your chest.”

March 28, 2012

Jennie Garth Divorce

Did Jennie Garth's Jealousy Over Peter Facinelli's 'Twilight' Fame Tear Them Apart?

A source tells HollywoodLife.com the reason behind Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli’s decision to divorce after their 11 year marriage and what will happen to their three young daughters
Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth’s marriage has been rocky for nearly a year, so their decision to finally divorce didn’t come as a shock to their family and friends. However, HollywoodLife.com can tell you exclusively what drove them apart — and it wasn’t an outside affair or money. It was Peter’s career.

March 13, 2012

EXCLUSIVE! Peter Facinelli To Producers: Please Keep The Sex Scenes In 'Breaking Dawn' PG-13 So My Daughter Can Watch!

Do you agree with Peter that hot and heavy love-makin’ between Rob and Kristen is too racy for tween audiences?

We’ve been waiting for soooo long to see Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart FINALLY make sweet, sweet love in the fourth and final Twilight film, Breaking Dawn, that it didn’t even occur to us that some people (re: parents) might not be so happy at the seductive content.

However, Peter Facinelli—who plays hot vampire patriarch Carlisle Cullen—has made us see the error of our ways. “I have a 12-year-old daughter [Luca Bella, whose mom is Jennie Garth]. She’s a fan and I’d want her not to feel left out or awkward,” Peter, 37, explained to HollywoodLife.com exclusively Jan. 16 at Lionsgate’s pre-Golden Globes party.
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January 19, 2010

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