Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, director, writer, producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/03/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Peter Berg
Peter Berg's World War II true-story drama The Mosquito Bowl premiered at the AFI Fest in Hollywood. The film, based on Buzz Bissinger's book, follows four college football stars who join the Marines and play a legendary 1944 game on Guadalcanal. It was set for limited U.S. theatrical release on 30/10/2026 ahead of its Netflix streaming debut in late November 2026.
Berg presented a sizzle reel for Paramount's Call of Duty film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, where a 2028 release date was announced. He is directing the film from a script he wrote with Taylor Sheridan, and he is also producing it alongside Rob Kostich. Berg said he wants to portray special operations forces with authenticity and large scope.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American film and television director, producer, writer, and actor known for action, drama, and true-story films, and for his role as Dr. Billy Kronk on the CBS medical drama Chicago Hope. He is also known for his production company Film 44, and his current projects include the 2026 war drama The Mosquito Bowl and the upcoming Call of Duty film. |
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| Early Career | His first screen role was in the road movie Never on Tuesday (1988). He gained wider attention in 1992 for playing a World War II soldier in A Midnight Clear. |
| Directing Debut | He made his feature directorial debut with the black comedy Very Bad Things (1998). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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Personal Life
| Birth Name | Peter Winkler Berg |
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| Religious Background | Father was Jewish; mother was Christian |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Elizabeth Rogers (married 1993; later divorced) |
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| Former Partner | Estella Warren (relationship ended in 2006) |
Family
| Father | Laurence "Larry" Berg |
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| Mother | Sally Berg (née Winkler) |
| Siblings | Mary Berg |
| Children | Emmett Berg |
Career
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| Active Years | 1988-present |
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| Themes | Heroism, masculinity, and real-world events |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was held up with three others in the Brazilian jungle while researching The Rundown; nobody was injured. | |
| 2. Before acting success, he worked as a prop assistant and a driver in Los Angeles. | |
| 3. His Hulu commercial starring Alec Baldwin was named best spot of Super Bowl XLIII by The New York Times and Time. | |
| 4. He is a second cousin, through his mother, of writer Peter Winkler. | |
| 5. Estimated net worth is reported at about $30 million. |
