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Pete Ploszek

Pete Ploszek

American actor

Peter Daniel Ploszek (born January 20, 1987) is an American actor best known for his role as Leonardo in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. He is also known for his role as Garrett Douglas on the MTV supernatural drama series Teen Wolf.[2]

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Life and career

Ploszek was born in Hinsdale, Illinois and graduated from St. Charles East High School.[3] In 2009, he graduated from Princeton University, where he was a four-year member of the Princeton Tigers football team. He graduated with a MFA in Acting from the USC School of Dramatic Arts in 2012.[3][4]

In 2013, Ploszek was cast as Leonardo in the reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Ploszek did initially voice Leonardo.[5] However, prior to the film's release, his voice work was dubbed over by actor Johnny Knoxville.[6] Ploszek did return to voiced Leonardo in the sequel to the 2016 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.[7]

In 2016, he published his first book, "Get Fast and Crush the Combine".[8]

Filmography

Film

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Television

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References

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    "Pete Ploszek on Instagram: "2x2 #TBT 📸: @mamanielaco"".
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    Petski, Denise (March 9, 2016). "'Teen Wolf' Adds 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Star For Season-Long Arc". Deadline Hollywood.
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    Sotonoff, Jamie; Gire, Dann (August 13, 2014). "Former St. Charles Resident Shell-Shocked by 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Role". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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    "Tempest Entertains With Strong Acting". 13 February 2012.
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    Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 25, 2013). "Deadline Lifts The Shell Off The Ninja Turtles". Deadline Hollywood.
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    Watt, Greg (April 3, 2014). "Johnny Knoxville is Leonardo … wait, I thought Pete Ploszek was?". Big Comic Page.
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    Rama (May 11, 2016). "Johnny Knoxville Himself Doesn't Know Why He Didn't Return To Voice Leonardo In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows". Rama's Screen.
  8. [8]
    Brueske, Craig (2016-11-07). "St. Charles East grad Ploszek relishes the new chapters in his life". Football Focus. Retrieved 2016-11-13.
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