Peter Scanavino
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Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
Biography
Peter Scanavino stars as Det. Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr. on NBC's critically acclaimed series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," now in its milestone 20th season.Born and raised in Colorado, and after briefly studying in Boston, Scanavino caught a bus to New York City where he has remained ever since.
Scanavino has worked extensively in theater, with credits that include the Tony Award-nominated "Shining City" on Broadway as well as revivals of Eric Bogosian's "subUrbia" and Howard Korder's "Boy's Life," both at Manhattan's Second Stage Theater. Most recently Scanavino appeared in the New York premiere of the Simon Stephens play "Harper Regan" at the Atlantic Theater Company.
In film, Scanavino starred in Josh Radnor's award winning directorial debut "HappyThankyouMorePlease," Tom Gilroy's "The Cold Lands" and Mathew Watts' "Mutual Friends." Recent television credits include NBC's "The Blacklist" and "Chicago P.D.," HBO's "The Leftovers" and Cinemax's "Banshee."
In addition to acting, Scanavino's passion for cooking led him to an internship at Dan Barber's Michelin-starred restaurant Blue Hill after graduating from the French Culinary Institute.
Scanavino currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and children. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PeterScanavino.
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Extraction
Action Adventure R2020 (1h 57m) - Streaming on Netflix
A hardened mercenary's mission becomes a soul-searching race to survive when he's sent into Bangladesh to rescue a drug lord's kidnapped son.
Chris Hemsworth stars in this nonstop action-thriller with Rudhraksh Jaiswal, Randeep Hooda and Golshifteh Farahani. Source Netflix
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Battle: Los Angeles
Action Adventure Sci‑Fi PG‑132011 (1h 56m) - Streaming on Netflix
Led by their skillful Staff Sergeant Nantz (Aaron Eckhart) and Second Lt. Martinez (Ramon Rodriguez), a platoon of gutsy Marines fights to protect all humankind from astonishingly powerful aliens. They must complete their mission within a three hour window before the Air Force bombs their battleground. Source Netflix
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Drama PG‑132008 (2h 46m) - Streaming on Netflix
David Fincher directs this Oscar-nominated tale of Benjamin Button, a man who was born old and wrinkled but grows younger as the years go by.
This film earned three Oscars and 13 nominations, including acting and directing nods for Brad Pitt and David Fincher. Source Netflix
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13 Reasons Why
Drama Crime Mystery TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Netflix
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Katherine Langford received a Golden Globe nod for her role in this series based on Jay Asher's best-selling novel. Source Netflix
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Bloodline
Mystery Crime Thriller TV‑MA2015 Series - Streaming on Netflix
When the black sheep son of a respected family threatens to expose dark secrets from their past, sibling loyalties are put to the test. When black sheep oldest son Danny comes home, the Rayburn family must confront the darkest limits of sibling and parental loyalty. Trouble starts when oldest son Danny Rayburn comes home for the 45th anniversary celebration of his parents' hotel in the Florida Keys' Islamorada.
Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn won an Emmy for his masterful performance as troubled brother Danny Rayburn. Source Netflix
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The Crown
Drama Political British TV‑MA2016 Series - Streaming on Netflix
This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. As a young Elizabeth becomes Queen, she must manage major political issues and personal matters, which often clash in ways she never imagined. A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.
Named Best Drama at the Golden Globes, this acclaimed series netted Emmy Awards for stars Claire Foy and John Lithgow. Source Netflix
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Hi Peter just wondering if you have been sending messages to my messenger? One worries in this day and age with so many scams? No offence intended kind regards Therese
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