The actor Peter Coyote is a five-letter name. He is an American actor, author, director, and narrator of films, theatre, television, and audio books. He has appeared in over 100 films and television shows, including E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Erin Brockovich, A Walk to Remember, and Patch Adams. He is also known for his narration of Ken Burns' documentaries, such as The National Parks: America's Best Idea. He has written two books, Sleeping Where I Fall and Edge of the World.