Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Eric Peterson

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 23, 2026

How Eric Peterson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Eric Peterson is a Canadian actor prominent in stage, television, and film. He is most recognized for his roles in three significant Canadian TV series: Street Legal (1987-1994), Corner Gas, and This is Wonderland (2004-2006).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1971: Founding Tamahnous Theatre

In 1971, Eric Peterson began his acting career by helping found the collective theatre company Tamahnous Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia. He received major roles in versions of The Bacchae and Nijinsky.

1974: Joined Theatre Passe Muraille

In 1974, Eric Peterson moved to Toronto, Ontario, and joined Theatre Passe Muraille, a leading collective ensemble in Canada. He played main roles in several productions.

1976: Collaboration with John Gray

In 1976, Eric Peterson began to collaborate with John Gray again, writing Billy Bishop Goes to War.

1978: Billy Bishop Goes to War Premiered

In 1978, the play Billy Bishop Goes to War, co-written by Eric Peterson and John Gray, premiered in Vancouver. It toured internationally, receiving positive reviews on Broadway and in London's West End.

1987: Street Legal Debut

In 1987, Eric Peterson began his role in the Canadian television series Street Legal, where he gained recognition.

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1994: Street Legal Ended

In 1994, Eric Peterson's role in the Canadian television series Street Legal concluded.

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1998: Billy Bishop Goes to War at Canadian Stage

In 1998, Eric Peterson acted in the play Billy Bishop Goes to War once more at the Canadian Stage in Toronto.

1998: Nothing Sacred

In 1998, Eric Peterson co-produced and appeared in the stage version of Nothing Sacred.

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October 2000: Performed in Hysteria

In October 2000, Eric Peterson performed in Hysteria at the Canadian Stage.

January 2001: Appeared in Clout

In January 2001, Eric Peterson appeared in Clout at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

2004: Corner Gas and This is Wonderland

In 2004, Eric Peterson began roles in two Canadian television series, Corner Gas and This is Wonderland.

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2006: This is Wonderland Ended

In 2006, Eric Peterson's role in the Canadian television series This is Wonderland ended.

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January 2007: Performing in Half Life

Since January 2007, Eric Peterson has been performing in Half Life, a play by John Mighton, at the Canadian Stage.

December 13, 2008: Starred in Festen

On December 13, 2008, Eric Peterson starred as Helge Klingenfeldt in The Company Theatre's production of Festen at the Berkeley Street Theatre in Toronto.

2009: Reprised Role in Billy Bishop Goes to War

In 2009, Eric Peterson reprised the lead role in Billy Bishop Goes to War at the Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto.

2009: Corner Gas Live-Action Ended

In 2009, the live-action version of Corner Gas concluded its run, featuring Eric Peterson.

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2010: Planned Return of Billy Bishop Goes to War and Of the Fields, Lately

In 2010, the Soulpepper Theatre Company planned to bring back Billy Bishop Goes to War, and Eric Peterson played Wiff Roach in Soulpepper's revival of David French's 1973 play Of the Fields, Lately.