Gervase Peterson
- Actor
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Gervase faced loss as a young adult when
his father was killed in an automobile accident. His mother became the
main provider and greatest influence for Gervase, his 2 brothers and
sister. This unexpected loss motivated him to realize the importance of
making each day count. After high school he earned electronics degree
from Lincoln Technology and dedicated his spare time teaching a
basketball clinic at a local YMCA. In the summer of 1999, Gervase was
prompted to submit a video tape for an audition for an upcoming reality
show titled "Survivor" about 16 individuals stranded on a deserted
island left to survive on their own skills. Over 53 million viewers
watched the contestants "outwit, outplay and outlast" each other and
soon the name Gervase Peterson became endeared by audiences around the
world. Hollywood is no stranger to Gervase after appearing on every
national television program including Late Night with David Letterman,
The Tonight Show, Rosie O' Donnell and Live With Regis. Gervase has
displayed his acting and comedic talents on programs like The Hollywood
Squares, Nash Bridges, The Hughleys, VH1's The List & MTV's Say What
Karaoke. He also played the part of Jack Tripper in the Nick At Night
parody of Three's Company. The soap world will recognize him from his
role of Leo Thompson on "As The World Turns." Gervase's talents reach
beyond acting to world of hosting and news corresponding including
MTV's Music Video Awards, MTV's Spring Break 2001, Survivor The
Phenomenon, KCBS, The Early Show and The Today Show. Readers of TV
Guide, ESPN Magazine and Playboy have noticed features written by
Gervase in addition to his lead role on the popular internet web site
"There Goes The Nation." Although the first segment of Survivor is in
the past, it is evident Gervase's career will continue long into the
future with speaking engagements on the lecture circuit and modeling
endorsements with clothing companies like Southpole. In his leisure
time, Gervase enjoys spending time with his family, sports, reading and
catching the latest movie.
