Peter was born in Chibougamau, Quebec in 1968. His father was a telecommunication engineer and his work made the family travel a lot. Part of his childhood was spent in the Bahamas and in 1977, they came back to Quebec. Peter started playing football in high school and eventually obtained a full scholarship at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. His football career brought him back to Canada, when he was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1991. After 6 years in the Canadian Football League, he made a significant life change and attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater in New York. His acting breakthrough came when he returned to his homeland of Quebec. Peter is now a famous actor in Quebec and is also recognized across Canada for the role of Damon in the CBC/SoapNet television series MVP.

Graduated from Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in Manhattan.On his way to gaining speaking film roles, he worked for a time as Adrian Paul 's stand-in for the "Highlander" (1992) television series.Spent part of his childhood living in the Bahamas.He is of French descent through his mother and Irish through his father.Former professional football player in the Canadian Football League.