| Peter Scanavino Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 29, 1980 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Lisha Bai |
Peter Scanavino is an American actor who rose to fame after he began appearing as Detective Dominick “Sonny” Carisi Jr. on the NBC show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 2014. He has also starred in several other TV shows such as The Good Wife (2012) and has performed in a number of movies including On the Shoulder (2006) and Zenith (2010).
Born Name
Peter Scanavino
Nick Name
Peter
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Denver, Colorado, United States
Nationality
Education
He enrolled in Boston University. He achieved a certificate in Culinary Arts from the French Culinary Institute in New York in 2010.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Siblings – David Scanavino (Older Brother) (Artist)
Manager
He is represented by Innovative Artists.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
He has dated –
- Lisha Bai (2011-Present) – He tied the knot with Lisha Bai on July 2, 2011. They have 2 children. Their 2nd child was a son (b. January 8, 2016).Â
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Italian descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
He often tends to dye his hair in different shades.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Sharp features
- Dimpled smile
Peter Scanavino Favorite Things
- Art Gallery – Klaus Von Nichtssgend Gallery
- Supporter Of – Joyful Heart Foundation, LGBTQ
Peter Scanavino Facts
- He has mostly done small supporting parts along with some recurrent ones before playing his leading role in SVU.
- Peter has a tremendous passion for cooking and his love of the art is so deep that he took time off from acting in order to cultivate it. He has worked in Dan Barber’s Michelin-star restaurant named Blue Hill in Greenwich Village as a chef.
- After his hiatus from acting for 3 years, he returned to his main profession in 2013 by appearing as a guest star on SVU and by starring in the romantic comedy Mutual Friends in the same year.
Featured Image by Peter Scanavino / Instagram
