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Heroes Character Profile: Peter Petrelli (Milo Ventimiglia)

By Rachel Thomas, About.com

Copyright © 2006 NBC Universal, Inc./Michael Muller All rights reserved.

Power:

Mimic the abilities of others. Possible catalyst to the destruction in New York.

Occupation:

Hospice Nurse

Family:

Brother: Nathan Petrelli; Mother: Angela Petrelli; Sister-in-Law: Heidi Petrelli; Girlfriend/love interest: Simone Deveaux

Location:

New York

Hero Interactions:

Nathan Petrelli, Claire Bennet, Hiro Nakamura, Isaac Mendez, Matt Parkman, Mohinder Suresh, HRG, Sylar, Claude

Major Events:

  • Discovered his brother's ability to fly when he, himself tried to fly off the roof of a building.
  • Had an encounter with Hiro from the future, who told him he must save the cheerleader in order to save the world.
  • Fought Sylar in order to save Claire.
  • Aside from HRG, Peter has had the most contact with his fellow Heroes and is responsible for bringing many of them together.
  • Dreamed his body is the bomb that causes the destruction of New York City.

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