The Creative Process of Actor Eric Petersen
Oct 22, 2024
Eric Petersen is an American actor, singer, and comedian – most recently known for his leading role as Kevin in Kevin Can F**k Himself. You may have also seen him in Kirstie, Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory, and even Broadway plays like School of Rock, Shrek, and Escape to Margaritaville. He also co-hosts one of the biggest Christmas podcasts – The Christmas Countdown Show.
In this conversation, we dig into how to keep the magic of the creative spirit alive while navigating the business side, building traction in your creative career, calming nerves during performances, and the invitation “to be smarter” as a creative.
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Keeping the magic of the creative spirit – even when there’s a business side
- Building traction in your creative career
- Calming nerves during performances
- Eric’s creative process for finding characters
WHO IS ERIC PETERSEN?
Eric Petersen is an American actor, singer, and comedian known for his versatile performances in theater, television, and film. On TV, he starred in the TV Land sitcom Kirstie alongside Kirstie Alley, Michael Richards, and Rhea Perlman, and played the lead role of Kevin in the AMC series Kevin Can F**k Himself with Annie Murphy.
In musical theater, Eric gained recognition for playing the title role in Shrek the Musical during its national tour, later reprising the role on Broadway. He also appeared in Broadway productions like School of Rock and Escape to Margaritaville. Beyond Broadway, Eric has made guest appearances on popular shows like Modern Family, Big Bang Theory, and NCIS, showcasing his comedic timing and vocal talent across various entertainment platforms.
Connect with Eric Petersen: https://www.instagram.com/ericpete/
