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Peter Krause: From Carol Burnett to TV Stardom
29 Mar
Summary
- Krause replaced Jeremy Piven on 'Carol & Company' in 1990.
- He's known for emotionally complex characters.
- Dax Shepard praised Krause's acting influence.
Peter Krause's television career began in 1990 when he joined Carol Burnett's sketch comedy show "Carol & Company," stepping in for Jeremy Piven. Initially, Krause was described as having a more "apple-pie" appearance compared to his predecessor.
Over the years, Krause refined his acting abilities through guest spots on popular series like "Seinfeld" and "Beverly Hills, 90210." By the 2010s, he had become a prominent leading man, celebrated for embodying characters with intricate emotional lives beneath a conventional facade.
Dax Shepard, who worked with Krause on the NBC series "Parenthood," lauded his co-star's ability to elevate the performances of those around him. Shepard shared on a podcast in 2019 that Krause's skill had a transformative impact on his own acting career.
