William Petersen Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Petersen.

William Petersen is an American actor, born on February 21, 1953. He rose to fame for his portrayal of forensic entomologist Gil Grissom in the television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Petersen's performance earned critical acclaim and he remained on the show from 2000 to 2009. Prior to CSI, he had a successful career in theater and film, gaining recognition for his roles in movies like To Live and Die in L.A. and Manhunter. Today, Petersen continues to work in film and television, occasionally taking on stage projects as well.

I didn't want to play a lawyer. I didn't want to play a doct

I didn't want to play a lawyer. I didn't want to play a doctor. I didn't want to play a single dad. I wanted to do something I felt I could learn from, something that would be a challenge and something that would not dry up.

William Petersen

Dad

If I stayed a football player, my career would have been ove

If I stayed a football player, my career would have been over 20 years ago. As it is, my knees are shot. I found I got the same good feeling in acting that I had in sports, but I found I could have a more profound impact on people.

William Petersen

Sports