Peta Wilson Biography
Peta Wilson (born Peta Gia Wilson) is an Australian actress, lingerie designer, and model, who gained popularity for her role as Nikita in the television series, La Femme Nikita.
Peta Wilson Age
Wilson is 50 years old as of 2020, she was born on 18 November 1970, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She celebrates her birthday on 18 November every year and her birth sign is Scorpio.
Peta Wilson Height
Wilson stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters). She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Peta Wilson Weight
Wilson weighs 57 Kg (126 lbs).
Peta Wilson Education
Wilson relocated to Los Angeles in 1991 to begin her studies in acting at the Actors Circle Theatre and with Tom Waits at the TomKat Repertory Group. After 5 years of studies, Wilson was hired for some small roles in independent films, such as Naked Jane and Loser.
Peta Wilson Parents
Wilson is the daughter of Karlene White Wilson and Darcy Wilson. Her mother was a caterer whereas her father is a Warrant Officer in the Australian Army. Peta spent some years in Papua New Guinea, where her father was stationed. However, her parents called it quits to their marriage in 1982.
Peta Wilson Husband
Wilson shared a blissful marital relationship with her longtime boyfriend, director Damian Harris since 1997. However, the pair separated in 2002 after having a son Marlowe.
Peta Wilson Salary
Details about Wilson’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Peta Wilson Net Worth
Wilson’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $10 million. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress, designer, and model. Through his various sources of income, Wilson has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Peta Wilson Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Peta Wilson.
Peta Wilson Wiki
- Full Names: Peta Gia Wilson
- Popular As: Peta Wilson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress, designer, Model
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Peta Wilson Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 50 (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: 18 November 1970
- Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Birthday: November 18th
Peta Body Measurements
- Body Measurements:
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters)
- Weight: 57 Kg (126 lbs).
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Peta Wilson Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Darcy Wilson
- Mother: Karlene White Wilson
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Damian Harris (1997-2002)
- Children: Sons (Marlowe)
Peta Wilson Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million and $10 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actress, designer, Model
Peta House and Cars
- Place of living: Venice, CA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Peta Wilson Career
Prior to becoming an actress, Wilson had a stint in modeling, in Australia and Europe. In 1996, she thought of continuing with her studies at an acting school in New York City, but she decided to make her debut audition for a new television show, La Femme Nikita, which was based on the 1990 French action thriller movie of the same name, to be produced for the USA cable TV channel in North America.
From a field of over 200 aspiring actresses who all auditioned for the starring role, the producer for the new program, selected Wilson for the job and she agreed.
The series, being produced by a collaboration of Canadian and American companies, each episode ran for one hour on the USA network for five years with 96 episodes, 22 episodes per season for one year, and another 8 episodes in its fifth and final TV year.
Most of the episodes of the program were filmed in and around Toronto Ontario and her co-stars included the likes of Roy Dupuis, Don Francks Alberta Watson as well as Eugene Robert Glazer.
That particular role made her famous beyond her thoughts and although she never won, she was nominated twice for the annual Gemini Award for the Best Performance by An Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role.
In 2001 Wilson participated in the International Film Festival in Moscow, where she met with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. Following the next year, she portrayed a real-life actress movie, Joe and Max. She then starred as the vampire Mina Harker in the 2003 film, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
In 2006 she appeared in Two Twisted and made a small role as BobbieFaye, a spokeswoman for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the US, in Superman Returns. Other films that she has appeared in include Beautiful, CSI: Miami (2010), and The Finder(2012) both in which she guest-starred.
Wilson Launched with a flagship store in LA a lingerie label in 2012 which she named Wylie Wilson. Her role as CIA agent Marla Criswell in Liberator (2013) earned her the Best Actress Award at the Cinerockom International Film Festival.
Peta Wilson Movies and Tv Shows
Film
1995: The Sadness of Sex
1995: Naked Jane
1996: Loser
1997: One of Our Own
2000: Mercy
2003: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
2006: Superman Returns
2007: Gardens of the Night
2009: Beautiful
2010: Errand boy
2011: Somewhere Tonight
2012: Liberator
2015: Dutch Kills
Television
1996
Woman Undone
1996
Strangers
1996
Highlander
1997
Vanishing Point
1997
La Femme Nikita
2001
Other People
2001
A Girl Thing
2002
Joe and Max
2004
False Pretenses
2005
Jonny Zero
2006
Two Twisted
2009
Malibu Shark Attack
2010
CSI: Miami
2012
The Finder
2017
Michael Hutchence: The Last Rockstar
Peta Wilson Awards and Achievements
1998
La Femme Nikita
1998
La Femme Nikita
1998
La Femme Nikita
1999
La Femme Nikita
2003
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Peta Wilson Bibliography
- Heyn, Christopher. “A Conversation with Peta Wilson”. Inside Section One: Creating and Producing TV’s La Femme Nikita. Introduction by Peta Wilson. Los Angeles: Persistence of Vision Press, 2006. pp. 66–74. An in-depth conversation with Peta Wilson about her role as Nikita on La Femme Nikita, as well as her approach to acting.
- Connolley, Dawn. “Nuthin’ Fancy Luv, I’m Australian”. La Femme Peta: The Unauthorized Biography of Peta Wilson. Toronto, ECW Press, 2000. pp. 1–32. The unauthorized biography of Peta Wilson culled from various pre-published sources.
- Edwards, Ted. La Femme Nikita X-Posed: The Unauthorized Biography of Peta Wilson and Her On-Screen Character. Prima Lifestyles, 1998
Frequently Asked Questions About Peta Wilson
Who is Peta Wilson? Peta Wilson (born Peta Gia Wilson) is an Australian actress, lingerie designer, and model, who gained popularity for her role as Nikita in the television series, La Femme Nikita.
How old is Peta Wilson?
Wilson is an American national born on 18th November 1970, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
How tall is Peta Wilson?
Wilson stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters).
Is Peta married?
No, Wilson shared a blissful marital relationship with her longtime boyfriend, director Damian Harris since 1997. However, the pair separated in 2002 after having a son Marlowe.
How much is Peta worth?
Wilson has an approximate net worth of $1 million and $10 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Peta make?
Details about Wilson’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does Wilson live?
Wilson is a resident of Venice, CA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Wilson dead or alive?
Wilson is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Wilson Now?
Wilson is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, she is a cast member of La Femme Nikita. Watch the trailer below.
Peta Social Media Contacts
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