Peter Porte is an American actor and producer, known for his roles in The Young and the Restless (1973), Devious Maids (2013), and Days of Our Lives (2021 to 2023). Here’s everything we know about Peter Porte, including his early life, career, and relationships.
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Who Is Peter Porte?
Peter Porte was born on March 31, 1984, in Greenwood Lake, New York. His mother, Teresa E. Bak, has Polish roots, and his father, while his father, Paul Porte, is of Italian descent.
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Porte showed an interest in acting from a young age. His first role came in third grade when he appeared in a Christopher Columbus pageant. At first, he was not particularly interested and believed he only got the part because of his mother, who dressed him in traditional Polish garb. However, he ended up enjoying the experience and continued acting throughout high school.
Upon graduating from George F. Baker High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and furthered his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.
Career
Before entering the acting scene, Porte worked as a model in Milan and Paris.
He gradually transitioned into acting, performing for the Broadway National Touring Company of Mamma Mia! and the For the Record company.
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His television breakthrough came with his role as Ricky Williams on the long-running soap opera “The Young and the Restless, (2011 to 2012), which earned him a nomination for a Gold Derby TV Award in the category of Supporting Daytime Drama Actor.
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Since then, Porte appeared in various movies and TV shows, including NCIS: Los Angeles (2013), Living With Models (2016), A Cinderella Christmas (2016), and Baby Daddy (2014 to 2017).
Personal Life
Despite his celebrity status, Peter Porte prefers keeping his personal life out of the spotlight. However, we do know that he’s married to a banker named Jacob Villere. The couple tied the knot on October 2018, at Latrobe’s On Royal, New Orleans, and have been together since.
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