Peter Benton
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Not to be confused with Peter Bentzon (silversmith).
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.
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Peter Benton | |
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First appearance | September 19, 1994 (1x01, "24 Hours") |
Last appearance | April 2, 2009 (15x22, "And in the end...") |
Portrayed by | Eriq La Salle |
Duration | 1994–2001, 2002, 2009 |
In-universe information | |
Title | Resident (1994–1999) Trauma Fellow (1999–2000) Attending (2000–2001) |
Occupation | Surgeon |
Family | Cleo Finch (girlfriend) 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) |
Children | Reese Benton |
Born | 1965[1] |
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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.