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Peter Berg is a Actor, Director, Scriptwriter and Producer American born on 11 march 1964 at New York City (USA)

Peter Berg

Peter Berg
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Birth name Peter Winkler Berg
Nationality USA
Birth 11 march 1964 (60 years) at New York City (USA)

Peter Berg (born March 11, 1962) is an American actor, film director, producer, and writer. He is known for directing films such as the black comedy Very Bad Things (1998), the action comedy The Rundown (2003), the sports drama Friday Night Lights (2004), the action thriller The Kingdom (2007), the superhero comedy-drama Hancock (2008), the military science fiction war film Battleship (2012), and the war film Lone Survivor (2013). He also developed the television series Friday Night Lights, which was adapted from the film he directed. As an actor he is best known for his role as Dr. Billy Kronk on the CBS medical drama Chicago Hope.

Biography

Berg was married to Elizabeth Rogers, the West Coast agent for Calvin Klein tasked with marketing the Calvin Klein brand to directors and actors so that the brand was seen being worn by celebrities in public and in film.

On July 15, 2015, Berg criticized ESPN's decision to honor Caitlyn Jenner with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award with an Instagram post in which he shared a Facebook photo of Army veteran Gregory D. Gadson (a double amputee who played a role in Berg’s Battleship film) alongside one of Jenner. It said: “One Man traded 2 legs for the freedom of the other to trade 2 balls for 2 boobs. Guess which Man made the cover of Vanity Fair, was praised for his courage by President Obama and is to be honored with the ‘Arthur Ashe Courage Award’ by ESPN?” Along with the shared post, Berg commented, "Yup."

After Berg received significant criticism for the post, he later clarified his remarks, saying he had the utmost respect for Jenner and transgender individuals; however, he released another photo with statistics on veteran suicide, stating, “I also believe that we don’t give enough attention to our courageous returning war veterans, many of whom have sacrificed their bodies and mental health for our country and our principals – principals that include the freedom to live the life you want to live without persecution or abuse.

Best films

Hancock (2008)
(Director)
Battleship (2012)
(Director)
Collateral (2004)
(Actor)
Lone Survivor (2013)
(Director)
The Rundown (2003)
(Director)
Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
(Executive Producer)

Usually with

Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
(5 films)
Sala Baker
Sala Baker
(3 films)
Michael Mann
Michael Mann
(3 films)
Paul Massey
Paul Massey
(4 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Peter Berg (42 films)

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Actor

Mile 22
Mile 22 (2018)
, 1h34
Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Adventure, Crime
Themes Monde imaginaire
Actors Mark Wahlberg, Iko Uwais, Lauren Cohan, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney, Nikolai Nikolaeff
Roles Lucas
Rating61% 3.051363.051363.051363.051363.05136
James Silva est un homme très intelligent mais aux nombreux troubles émotionnels et comportementaux. Il est malgré tout devenu un agent expert et officier d’élite du renseignement américain, œuvrant principalement pour la CIA. Avec son équipe « Overwatch », il participe à une mission pour neutraliser des agents russes du FSB opérant sur le sol américain. La mission se solde par la perte d'un agent américain et par l'assassinat de tous les Russes présents.
Deepwater Horizon, 1h47
Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action
Themes Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Mark Wahlberg, Gina Rodriguez-LoCicero, Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Dylan O'Brien
Roles Mr. Skip
Rating70% 3.547183.547183.547183.547183.54718
Mike Williams (Mark Wahlberg) travaille comme électricien sur la plateforme Deepwater Horizon située dans le golfe du Mexique. Entre Mike Williams et son patron Jimmy Harrell (Kurt Russell), l'entente est parfaite car le premier connaît le professionnalisme du second. Il ne fait pas confiance en revanche à la société locataire dirigée par Donald Vidrine (John Malkovich), qui ne pense qu'au profit au détriment de la sécurité de toute l'équipe. Une mauvaise manœuvre technique, motivée par l'argent, provoque un effroyable accident. Alors qu'une éruption de pétrole se produit et que le puits s'enflamme, Mike et ses collègues vont tenter de sauver la plateforme et leurs vies.
Patriots Day, 2h13
Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Historical, Crime
Themes Films about terrorism
Actors Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, J. K. Simmons, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan, Melissa Benoist Wood
Roles Guy Opening MIT Door
Rating72% 3.6471653.6471653.6471653.6471653.647165
Le 15 avril 2013, « jour des patriotes », une attaque terroriste a lieu à Boston, lors de la 117e édition du marathon de la ville. Tout est alors mis en œuvre pour neutraliser les auteurs de l'attentat.
Lone Survivor, 2h1
Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Thriller, Action, Historical
Themes Seafaring films, Films about terrorism, Transport films, Political films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Eric Bana, Ben Foster, Emile Hirsch, Alexander Ludwig
Roles Soldier (uncredited)
Rating74% 3.7494953.7494953.7494953.7494953.749495
In Afghanistan, Taliban leader Ahmad Shah is responsible for killing over twenty United States Marines, as well as villagers and refugees who were aiding American forces. In response to these killings, a United States Navy SEALs unit is ordered to execute a counter-insurgent mission to capture Shah. As part of the mission, a four-man SEAL reconnaissance and surveillance team is tasked with locating Shah. These four SEALs include team leader Michael P. "Murph" Murphy; snipers Marcus Luttrell and Matthew "Axe" Axelson; and communications specialist Danny Dietz.
Battleship
Battleship (2012)
, 2h11
Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, War, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes La fin du monde, Jeu, Seafaring films, Transport films, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Films about toys, Films about extraterrestrial life, Alien invasions in films, Disaster films, American disaster films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Tadanobu Asano
Roles JPJ 2nd Gunner
Rating58% 2.9003152.9003152.9003152.9003152.900315
In 2005, scientists discover an extrasolar planet, which they name Planet G, with conditions similar to Earth. In 2006 NASA transmits a powerful signal from a communications array in Hawaii. Meanwhile, slacker Alex Hopper gets arrested while attempting to impress Sam Shane, daughter of U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Terrance Shane. Stone Hopper, Alex's older brother and a naval officer, is infuriated at Alex's lack of motivation and forces Alex to also sign up and earn a commission in the U.S. Navy.
The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, 1h28
Directed by Morgan Spurlock
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Documentary
Themes Films about films, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry
Actors J. J. Abrams, Peter Berg, Morgan Spurlock, Jimmy Kimmel, Big Boi, Brett Ratner
Roles Himself
Rating65% 3.298393.298393.298393.298393.29839
Super Cash Me est un film documentaire qui explique le fonctionnement des marques et du placement de produit dans les films entièrement financés par le placement de produit. Il montre notamment les démarches entreprises par le réalisateur pour obtenir des sponsors, ainsi que la mise en place de la publicité pour le documentaire.
Hancock
Hancock (2008)
, 1h32
Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Fantastic, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about alcoholism, Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Superhero films
Actors Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Daeg Faerch, Eddie Marsan, Hayley Marie Norman
Roles Doctor
Rating63% 3.1995053.1995053.1995053.1995053.199505
John Hancock (Will Smith) is an alcoholic man with superhero powers, including flight, invulnerability, and super-strength. Though he uses his powers to stop criminals in his current residence of Los Angeles, his activity inadvertently causes millions of dollars in property damage due to his constant intoxication. As a result, he is routinely jeered at the crime scenes. Hancock also ignores court subpoenas from the city of Los Angeles to address the property damage he has caused.
Smokin' Aces, 1h49
Directed by Joe Carnahan
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Action, Crime
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Gangster films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Andy García, Alicia Keys, Joseph Ruskin, Taraji P. Henson
Roles "Pistol" Pete Deeks
Rating65% 3.299393.299393.299393.299393.29939
A religious Las Vegas magician and wannabe gangster Buddy "Aces" Israel (Jeremy Piven) is hiding out in a Lake Tahoe hotel penthouse with his entourage. His agent and lawyer, Morris Mecklen (Curtis Armstrong), discusses a potential immunity deal with FBI Deputy Director Stanley Locke (Andy Garcia). Agents Richard Messner (Ryan Reynolds) and Donald Carruthers (Ray Liotta) learn that ailing Las Vegas mob boss Primo Sparazza (Joseph Ruskin) has issued a bounty on Israel worth $1 million; a mysterious assassin known only as The Swede has sworn that he will bring Israel's heart to Sparazza. A number of assassins also seek the reward, including Lazlo Soot (Tommy Flanagan), who specializes in disguises and impersonations; Sharice Watters (Taraji P. Henson) and Georgia Sykes (Alicia Keys), two hitwomen hired by Sparazza's underboss, Victor "Buzz" Padiche (David Proval); Pasquale Acosta (Nestor Carbonell), a calm torture expert and mercenary; and the psychotic neo-Nazi Tremor brothers, Darwin (Chris Pine), Jeeves (Kevin Durand), and Lester (Maury Sterling).
The Kingdom, 1h50
Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about terrorism, Political films
Actors Jamie Foxx, Ashraf Barhom, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Kyle Chandler
Roles FBI Agent
Rating69% 3.498233.498233.498233.498233.49823
During a softball game at an American oil company housing compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, al-Qaeda terrorists set off a bomb, killing Americans and Saudis. While one team hijacks a car and shoots residents, a suicide bomber blows himself up, killing everyone near him. Sergeant Haytham (Ali Suliman) of the Saudi State Police kills several of the terrorists. The FBI Legal Attaché in Saudi Arabia, Special Agent Fran Manner (Kyle Chandler), calls his US colleague, Special Agent Ronald Fleury (Jamie Foxx), to advise him about the attack. Manner is discussing the situation with DSS Regional Security Officer Special Agent Rex Bura when an ambulance full of explosives is detonated killing Manner, Bura and many others.
Lions for Lambs, 1h31
Directed by Robert Redford
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure, Historical
Themes Films about terrorism, Political films
Actors Robert Redford, Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, Michael Peña, Derek Luke, Andrew Garfield
Roles Wirey Pink
Rating61% 3.0989153.0989153.0989153.0989153.098915
Two determined students at a West Coast university, Arian (Derek Luke) and Ernest (Michael Peña), at the urging of their idealistic professor, Dr. Malley (Redford), attempt to do something important with their lives. They make the bold decision to commission in the army to fight in Afghanistan after graduating from college.
Collateral
Collateral (2004)
, 2h
Directed by Michael Mann
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes L'action se déroule en une journée, Transport films, Films about the labor movement, Films about automobiles, Road movies, Chase films
Actors Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg, Bruce McGill
Roles Richard Weidner
Rating74% 3.748253.748253.748253.748253.74825
On January 24, 2004, friendly Los Angeles cab driver Max Durocher (Jamie Foxx) is working to earn enough to start his own limousine business. One of this evening's fares is U.S. Justice Department prosecutor Annie Farrell (Jada Pinkett Smith). On the drive to her office, they strike up a conversation as a result of a bet on what route will get her downtown the fastest. She takes a liking to Max and leaves him with her business card.
Corky Romano, 1h23
Directed by Rob Pritts
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Comedy thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Mafia films, Gangster films
Actors Chris Kattan, Vinessa Shaw, Peter Berg, Chris Penn, Richard Roundtree, Fred Ward
Roles Paulie Romano
Rating46% 2.348662.348662.348662.348662.34866
Veterinary technician Corky Romano (Chris Kattan) having been banished from his family after the death of his mother, is unaware of their underworld connections until he receives a call from his father, "Pops" (Peter Falk) a Mafia crime lord. Pops has been indicted on racketeering charges, and, knowing that the prosecutors have a strong case against him, has concluded that the only solution is to somehow destroy the evidence held by the FBI.
Very Bad Things, 1h40
Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Crime, Black comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Films about prostitution, Erotic thriller films, Buddy films
Actors Jon Favreau, Cameron Diaz, Christian Slater, Jeremy Piven, Daniel Stern, Leland Orser
Roles Man at Funeral
Rating62% 3.1499553.1499553.1499553.1499553.149955
In the midst of preparing for his wedding and desperate for a break from his "Bridezilla" fiancée Laura (Cameron Diaz), Kyle Fisher (Jon Favreau) organizes a bachelor party in a Las Vegas hotel with his best friends: Charles Moore (Leland Orser), Robert Boyd (Christian Slater), and brothers Adam and Michael Berkow (Daniel Stern and Jeremy Piven), spending the night with drinks, drugs and a stripper/prostitute, Tina (Kobe Tai). Things go awry when Michael gets drunk and pays Tina extra money for sex in the bathroom only to accidentally slam her against a wall and impale a towel hook through her head, killing her instantly. As the group argues over what to do -- Adam insisting that they call the police, Boyd adamant about burying Tina's body in the desert -- a security guard comes to investigate the noise and sees Tina's corpse in the bathroom. In desperation, Boyd stabs the guard to death and the group is forced to dismember the bodies before taking them to the desert for burial.
Cop Land
Cop Land (1997)
, 1h44
Directed by James Mangold
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Crime
Themes La corruption policière
Actors Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keitel, Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Michael Rapaport, Robert Patrick
Roles Joey Randone
Rating69% 3.498553.498553.498553.498553.49855
In the fictional town of Garrison, New Jersey, located across the Hudson River from New York City, a number of residents are NYPD officers. Local Sheriff Freddy Heflin (Sylvester Stallone) is secretly in love with Liz Randone (Annabella Sciorra), whose life he once saved after a car accident. Her rescue cost him the hearing in one ear and made him ineligible to become a New York City cop, as so many of his peers did, including Liz's abusive and unfaithful husband Joey Randone (Peter Berg).
Girl 6
Girl 6 (1996)
, 1h48
Directed by Spike Lee
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Themes Films about sexuality, Films about television, Erotic films, Children's films
Actors Theresa Randle, Isaiah Washington, Peter Berg, Madonna, Quentin Tarantino, Ron Silver
Roles Caller #1 - Bob
Rating52% 2.6490552.6490552.6490552.6490552.649055
Judy (Theresa Randle) is at an audition with Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino reveals that the film Judy is auditioning for is "the greatest romantic, African-American film ever made. Directed by me, of course" and is requested toe remove her blouse so "Q.T." and his assistant can see her breasts. She reluctantly complies, but walks out on the audition.