Peter: (About his experience from filming "Into Thin Air: Death On Everest") I really enjoyed the experience, but it was serious. On top, I was nauseous and uncomfortable, but when I got down I felt a real sense of satisfaction, a real tangible piece of self knowledge. So maybe I get a little of what climbing is truly all about. But the pain of the experience doesn't make me want to run right out and do it again.
Peter: (About Ellen Pompeo, the star of "Grey's Anatomy") There's something very transparent about Ellen, in an everywoman way.
Peter made his debut on television as a guest star in an episode of "Eight is Enough," in 1979.
In June 1990, Peter did an interview for the USA's version of "Playboy."
In 2006, Peter was nominated for a DGA Award for his directorial work on ABC's drama series "Grey's Anatomy," in episode "A Hard Day's Night."
In 2005, Peter was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, for "Grey's Anatomy."
In 1996, Peter was in a TV commerical for Guess Jeans.
Peter has a degree in music composition.
His first wife was Linda Hamilton. They got married in 1979, and divorced just a year later.
Peter's second wife was Michelle Pfeiffer, a famous Hollywood actress. The couple got married in 1981, and divorced in 1988.