Peter Benton

Peter Benton
Eriq La Salle as Peter Benton
First appearanceSeptember 19, 1994
(1x01, "24 Hours")
Last appearanceApril 2, 2009
(15x22, "And in the end...")
Portrayed byEriq La Salle
Duration1994–2001, 2002, 2009
In-universe information
TitleResident (1994–1999)
Trauma Fellow (1999–2000)
Attending (2000–2001)
OccupationSurgeon
FamilyCleo Finch (girlfriend/ later wife)
Unnamed father (deceased)
Mae Benton (mother, deceased)
Jackie Robbins (elder sister)
Walter Robbins (brother-in-law)
Jesse Robbins (nephew, deceased)
Joanie Robbins (niece)
Steven Robbins (nephew)
ChildrenReese Benton
Born1965[1]

Peter Benton, M.D. is a fictional character from the NBC medical drama series ER, portrayed by actor Eriq La Salle, appearing as a primary character from the pilot episode until part way through the eighth season.

La Salle made two guest appearances in later episodes of the eighth season, before returning again for two more episodes in the fifteenth season, including the series finale.

  1. ^ Darnell Martin (director); Neal Baer (writer) (1997-11-20). "Freak Show". ER. Season 4. Episode 8. NBC.