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Eric Peterson

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Actor

The Resume

    (October 2, 1946- )
    Born in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Best known for his role as Oscar Leroy on 'Corner Gas'
    Other works include 'Seeds,' 'Nothing Sacred,' 'Street Legal' and 'This is Wonderland'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was typecast as the cantankerous old man in his later years.
    He admitted he was often offered roles as characters with illnesses after he turned 40.
    He predominantly acted in made for TV movies for a good portion of his career.
    He admitted he was uncertain of what he wanted to do with his life when he enrolled in university.
    He took up acting after he was coaxed into being in a play.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He acted in theater, television and film.
    He's been married to actress Annie Kidder for over 40 years.
    He is considered a mainstay on Canadian television.
    He earned an honorary degree from his alma mater, the University of Saskatchewan.
    He was appointed to the Order of Canada (2010).

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 75 Votes: 44.00% Annoying