- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Pete was born in Eugene, OR and raised in Wyoming. Growing up around music and theater (occasionally taking part in productions produced/directed by his parents' own company). Simpson later received his B.A. from the University of Wyoming and an M.F.A. from the National Theater Conservatory. Simpson has since celebrated 25-years as a New York-based actor, having performed a wide span of principle roles with over 20 award-winning theater directors/companies on Broadway and off in NYC, as well as venues all over the world . Along with his many acting credits, he also performed modern dance, musical compositions, has supplied choreography/music for several productions, has performed stand up (Caroline's on Broadway, etc.) and served in host/MC roles (most recently for the popular storytelling podcast, "The Moth"). Simpson is also a long-time performer of the title character in Blue Man Group, a role he's performed over 5,000 times in four different countries. Simpson is a 2017 recipient of an Obie for Sustained Excellence of Performance. Pete is the husband of Naama Greenfield-Simpson (professional milliner and owner of the hat/clothing design label, "Nami") and the proud father of Annah and Benjamin Simpson
- IMDb mini biography by: Naama Simpson
- SpouseNaama Greenfield-Simpson(? - present) (2 children)
- ParentsMilward L. SimpsonLorna Kooi
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Pete has performed the role of the Blue Man in Blue Man Group over 4,000 times in four countries, the highest tally in Blue Man Group history.
- Pete is the nephew of notable former Senator Alan Simpson.
- Pete also performed the role of "Hamlet" at the University of Wyoming with his own real father, Peter K. Simpson Sr., playing the role of his ghost father.
- Pete performed the role of Jack in "The Importance of Being Earnest" on the University of Wyoming theater stage, a role his grandfather, Milward L. Simpson also performed at the same school over a half a century before.
- Simpson marched as a snare drummer for the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps of Casper, Wyoming; siting that as a very important part of his musical career.
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