John Peter Sarsgaard is an American actor who is known for his versatile talent. Sarsgaard started his career as an actor in TV series such as ‘Law and Order’, ‘New York Undercover’ and ‘Subway Stories.’ He got his first film role as the murder victim in ‘Dead Man Walking’, however, success and acclaim came to him many years later when he was recognised for his brilliant performance in the movie ‘Boys Don’t Cry’. Throughout his career, Sarsgaard has played many characters with dark shades. Talking about his choice of playing such parts Sarsgaard says that he takes them up as they are well-written. He has a philosophical approach to playing these roles and he tries to see the problem not as part of the person but as part of the world and society we live in. Sarsgaard’s ability to get under the skin of any character can be seen in the wide range of roles he has played in his career. From killers to drug addicts to famous personalities he has played them all. Sarsgaard has never been eager to play a leading man; instead he has looked for roles that challenge him. Alongside films Sarsgaard has also worked in theatre in Broadway productions like ‘The Seagull’ and ‘The Three Sisters’.