Peter Berg is an American actor, director, screenwriter and producer. Berg made his film debut in 1986. He played a small role in the film "Jump Street, 21". The greatest popularity was brought to him by his work in the project "Hope Chicago". Berg not only perfectly played one of the main roles, but also acted as a screenwriter and director of one of the episodes of the series.
Berg's creative biography includes almost fifty works in television and film projects. Since 1998, he began to try himself as a screenwriter, director and producer.
Today Berg continues his film career more as a director and producer. Although he is also not going to refuse new offers as an actor.
Biography facts
The boy was born in the United States in the spring of 1964. Nothing is known about what his father was doing. Peter's mom worked as a psychotherapist at a local hospital. He has a sister named Mary.
During his school years, Peter became interested in creativity. He constantly took part in performances and concerts. Already in high school, he began to dream of a professional career as an actor.
After completing his primary education, Peter entered the private college of Macalester College in St. Paul. There he studied humanities, history of dramatic art and theater skills.
After graduating from college, Peter went to Los Angeles, where he was going to continue his education. But, having found a job at the studio as an assistant director, he refused to continue his studies, completely immersed in the filming process.
Film career
Berg got his debut role in 1986 in the TV series "Jump Street, 21". This work did not bring him success, but new proposals began to arrive for the young and talented actor.
He played the next small role in the dramatic thriller The Magic Mile. The plot of the film was built around the tragic story of a young couple who learns that within an hour a nuclear war will begin in the United States, and they have practically no chance of salvation.
In the comedy drama Never Tuesday, Berg starred opposite future famous actors Nicholas Cage, Charlie Sheen and Claudia Christian in the title role.
In the further career of the actor, many cameo roles in television and film projects: "All Overboard", "Electroshock", "Race for Glory", "A Story of Two Sisters", "Dishonest Hearts", "Midnight Purge", "Aspen Extreme", " Fire in the Sky”,“Perfect Crime”,“Trump Aces”,“Kingdom”,“Patriot Day”,“22 Miles”.
The most popular role was brought to Berg by the role of Dr. Billy Krong in the project "Chicago Hope". The film, which tells about the daily work of doctors in one of the American hospitals, was released on screens for six years.
The project received high marks from film critics and was repeatedly nominated for Golden Globe, Emmy and Screen Actors Guild awards. In this film, Peter first tried himself as a screenwriter and director.
Berg began directing in 1998. Not to his account the paintings: "Very Wild Things", "Treasure of the Amazon", "Kingdom", "Hancock", "Survivor", "Football Players", "Sea Battle", "Deep Sea Horizon".
As a director, screenwriter and producer, Berg has achieved significant success. Today he is already considered one of the leading directors in Hollywood and continues to work on new projects. In the near future, his new works will appear on the screens: "Wonderland" and "Cocaine Cowboys".
Personal life
Peter's first wife in 1993 was Elizabeth Rogers. They met in their student years, but the couple's life together was short-lived. In 1997, Peter and Elizabeth divorced.
In the early 2000s, Berg met the model Estela Warren. Their romance lasted almost four years and ended in parting.
Since 2013, Berg has been dating actress Whitney Cummings.
Peter has a daughter from his first marriage - Emmet Berg.
