**Peter Stormare** is a Swedish actor, known for his versatility and often eccentric and memorable roles. After a theatrical career with Ingmar Bergman, he achieved international recognition in cinema.

He is renowned for his portrayal of the silent and ruthless killer Gaear Grimsrud in the Coen brothers' *Fargo* (1996), an iconic role. He continued his collaboration with the Coens in *The Big Lebowski* (1998) as the nihilist Uli Kunkel. Other significant roles include the Russian cosmonaut Lev Andropov in *Armageddon* (1998) and a disturbing Satan in *Constantine* (2005). He also appeared in *Minority Report* (2002) and *John Wick: Chapter 2* (2017).

Stormare is often cast as impactful supporting characters: antagonists, eccentric foreigners, menacing or bizarre figures. His style is characterized by a magnetic intensity, a piercing gaze, and a distinctive voice, which make him unforgettable even in brief appearances.