Eric Petersen was born in the Chicago suburb Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He grew up most of his life in Carol Stream, Illinois. Eric attended…Eric Petersen was born in the Chicago suburb Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He grew up most of his life in Carol Stream, Illinois. Eric attended Glenbard North High School. He then went to Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he earned a BS degree in Acting.He married actress Lisa Marie Morabito in 2007. They have a daughter named Sophia Marie Petersen.Eric played Shrek in the 1st National Tour of"Shrek: The Musical".Eric played William Barfee in the 1st National Tour of"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee".Eric has one daughter, Sophia Marie Petersen, with his wife Lisa Marie Morabito, (she is also an actor).- IMDb Mini Biography By: Author