Pete Ploszek Explained

Peter Ploszek
Birth Date:20 January 1987
Birth Place:Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.
Alma Mater:Princeton University
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2012–present
Spouse:Daniela Kende
Children:2[1]

Peter Daniel Ploszek (born January 20, 1987) is an American actor best known for his role as Leonardo in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. He is also known for his role as Garrett Douglas on the MTV supernatural drama series Teen Wolf.[2]

Life and career

Ploszek was born in Hinsdale, Illinois and graduated from St. Charles East High School. In 2009, he graduated from Princeton University, where he was a four-year member of the Princeton Tigers football team. He graduated with a MFA in Acting from the USC School of Dramatic Arts in 2012.[3]

In 2013, Ploszek was cast as Leonardo in the reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Ploszek did initially voice Leonardo.[4] However, prior to the film's release, his voice work was dubbed over by actor Johnny Knoxville.[5] Ploszek did return to voice Leonardo in the sequel to the 2016 film, .[6]

In 2016, he published his first book, "Get Fast and Crush the Combine".[7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitle RoleNotes
2012Outage: WMEColin Reno's AssistantShort film
2014Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesLeonardoMotion capture
2016LeonardoMotion capture and voice
2016The Wedding PartyZeb
2017I Want to KnowColeShort film
2019Captain MarvelBret Johnson
TBA Honesty WeekendNate Falco Pre-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Parks and RecreationEllisEpisode: "Soda Tax"
2013ShamelessGoffEpisode: "El Gran Cañon"
2014TakePart LiveHimselfSeason 3, Episode 67
2015WorkaholicsBrockEpisode: "Dorm Daze"
2016–2017Teen WolfGarrett Douglas7 episodes
2017StitchersNic ComenkoEpisode: "For Love or Money"
2018Liberty CrossingSteven Hathaway8 episodes
20189-1-1ConnorEpisode: "Full Moon (Creepy AF)"
2018SuperstoreDr. SidianEpisode: "Delivery Day"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pete Ploszek on Instagram: "2x2 #TBT : @mamanielaco" .
  2. News: 'Teen Wolf' Adds 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Star For Season-Long Arc. Petski, Denise. Deadline Hollywood. March 9, 2016.
  3. Web site: Tempest Entertains With Strong Acting. 13 February 2012.
  4. News: Deadline Lifts The Shell Off The Ninja Turtles. Deadline Hollywood. Fleming, Mike Jr.. March 25, 2013.
  5. News: Johnny Knoxville is Leonardo … wait, I thought Pete Ploszek was?. Big Comic Page. Watt, Greg. April 3, 2014.
  6. News: Johnny Knoxville Himself Doesn't Know Why He Didn't Return To Voice Leonardo In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows. Rama. Rama's Screen. May 11, 2016.
  7. News: St. Charles East grad Ploszek relishes the new chapters in his life. Brueske. Craig. 2016-11-07. Football Focus. 2016-11-13.