Will Petersen Biography and Wiki
Will Petersen is an American actor and producer, who was born on February 21, 1953. He is best known for his role as Gil Grissom in the CBS drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015).
10 Quick Facts About Will Petersen
- Name: Petersen
- Age: 67 years old as of 2020.
- Birthday: February
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor and producer
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under review
- Net worth: $35 million
Will Petersen Age and Birthday
Petersen is 67 years old as of 2020. He was born on February 21, 1953, in Evanston, Illinois, United States. He celebrates his birthday every February 21st. His zodiac is Pisces.
Will Petersen Weight and Height
Petersen is 1.78 meters ( 5 feet 10 inches) tall and is of moderate weight. Information on his weight is not publicly disclosed but will be updated upon knowledge.
Will Education
He attended Bishop Kelly High School in Boise, Idaho, and graduated in 1972. He was accepted to Idaho State University on a football scholarship. While at Idaho State, Petersen took an acting course, which changed the direction of his life. He left school and followed a drama professor to the Basque country, where he studied as a Shakespearean actor. Petersen was interested in Basque culture: He studied the Basque language and gave his daughter the Basque name “Maite Nerea” (“My Beloved”); she was born in Arrasate/Mondragón in 1975.
Will Parents and Siblings
Petersen is the son of June née Hoene(mother) and Arthur Edward Petersen(father), who worked in the furniture business. He was raised in the Roman Catholic faith of his mother. He has two brothers, Arthur Jr. and Robert, and three sisters, Anne, Mary Kay, and Elizabeth.
Will Wife
Petersen was first married to Joanne Brady, in 1974 and later divorced after 7 years of marriage in 1981. He later married his long-time girlfriend, Gina Cirone in June 2003.
Will Children
The CSI actor has four children; two daughters with his first wife Joanne Brady and a son and daughter, via surrogate mother with his current wife Gina Cirone. Only one name of his daughter Maite Petersen is disclosed to the public. We will however update once information is released.
Will’s Net worth
Will has an estimated net worth of $35 million dollars where he has obtained his fortune from his acting career since 1985. Will has appeared on many popular TV shows since his career first took off in 1985.
Will Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you do not want to miss about the CSI actor, Petresen;
Will Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: William Petersen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor/ Producer
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Will Age and Birthday
- Age: 67 years
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: February 21
- Place of Birth: Evanston, Illinois
Petersen Body Measurements
- Height: 1.78 meters ( 5 feet 10 inches)
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Petersen Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Arthur Edward Petersen
- Mother: June née Hoene
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Arthur Jr., Robert, Anne, Mary Kay, and Elizabeth.
- Marital Status: Married
- Children: 4
Petersen Salary and Net Worth
- Net Worth: $35 million ( approximately)
- Salary: Under review
- Source of Income: Actor/Producer
Petersen House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Will on CSI and Acting Career
Will first appeared on CSI in the year 2000. He played Dr. Gil Grissom in the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Petersen took a break from CSI in 2006 to appear in a five-week run of the Trinity Repertory Company production of Dublin Carol by Conor McPherson, in Providence, Rhode Island. Petersen renewed his contract with CBS to appear on CSI for the 2008–09 season, reportedly for $600,000 per episode. On July 15, 2008, the Associated Press reported that Petersen was leaving the show as a regular following Season 9’s tenth episode in order to pursue more stage-acting opportunities, but that he might return for guest spots. He remained an executive producer of the show. He reprised his role of Gil Grissom in the eleventh-season episode “The Two Mrs. Grissoms” (aired February 3, 2011). He came back in 2015 as a guest in the series finale, “Immortality.”
Petersen received his first break when he played a Secret Service agent gone rogue to avenge his mentor in William Friedkin’s 1985 action film To Live and Die in L.A. Peterson has also featured in some legendary movies like;
- Goodfellas
- The Kennedys’ of Massachusetts
- Young Guns II.
- Mulholland Falls
- Kiss the Sky
Frequently Asked Questions About Will
Who is Will?
Petersen is an American actor and producer, who was born on February 21, 1953. He is best known for his role as Gil Grissom in the CBS drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
How Old Is Will?
Petersen is 67 years old and celebrates his birthday every February 21st.
How much is Will Worth?
Petersen has an estimated net worth of $ 35 million dollars where he has obtained his fortune from his acting career since 1985.
Why did Will leave CSI?
Petersen says he’s become “too comfortable” at “CSI,” and that it’s time to go. “The reason I’m leaving is because I’m afraid I’m becoming too comfortable,” says Petersen. “It’s ‘CSI’ — they pay me a lot of money, and I don’t have to work very hard anymore. I’ve got it all figured out.
Petersen Social Media
Will has no existing social media accounts but will be updated once information is given.
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