PETER EVANGELISTA is New York born, New York built—shaped by the city’s noise, grit, and neon glow. He fell in love with movies before he even understood what storytelling was, letting the imaginary world get its hooks in him early and carve a path he didn’t recognize until he was already walking it.

When he made the life-changing call to pursue acting, he didn’t just dip a toe in—he dove. Training under Meisner protégé James Price at The Acting Studio – New York, Peter honed a craft that now runs through everything he does. His work in Theatre, Film, and Television reflects that intensity: grounded, bold, and alive.

As he dug deeper into the industry, another voice emerged—his writer’s voice. Peter is building a name for himself with original scripts across film, TV, and theatre, along with stage-to-screen and book adaptations. Early wins as a writer gave him the freedom to create on his own terms, expanding his artistry while feeding his work as an actor.

Before the arts, there were athletics—another arena where Peter learned to push, pull, and trust the people beside him. Baseball and Football sharpened his sense of ensemble; Boxing taught him how to fight doubt head-on. He stepped into the boxing gym at twelve and walked out with discipline, confidence, and control—tools he still carries into every creative space. And yes, he still laces up the gloves...