Peter Berg
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- March 11, 1964 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1987–2028 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 147 credits in database
Biography
Peter Berg is an American actor, film director, producer, and writer who was born on March 11, 1964, in New York City, New York. As a director, he is known for films such as Friday Night Lights, The Kingdom, The Rundown, Hancock, and Battleship. He also developed the television series Friday Night Lights, which was based on the film of the same name that he directed. In his more recent career, he has worked to bring true stories of ordinary Americans placed into extraordinary situations to the big screen, including Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, and Patriots Day. As an actor, he is best known for his role as Dr. Billy Kronk on the 1990s-era CBS medical drama Chicago Hope.
Career overview
Peter Berg was born on March 11, 1964, in New York City, New York. He is an American actor, film director, producer, and writer who gained his Hollywood credentials in the 1990s. As an actor, he is best known for his role as Dr. Billy Kronk, a hockey-loving doctor on the 1990s-era CBS medical drama Chicago Hope.
As a director, Berg is known for helming films such as Friday Night Lights, The Kingdom, The Rundown, Hancock, and Battleship. He is also highly regarded for developing the television series Friday Night Lights, which was based on the film of the same name that he likewise directed.
In his more recent career, Berg has worked to bring true stories of ordinary Americans placed into extraordinary situations to the big screen. These films include Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, and Patriots Day.
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Full Filmography
147 titles- Call of Duty (2028) Director
- Call of Duty (2028) Writer
- Call of Duty (2028) Producer
- The Studio (2025) as Peter Berg
- American Primeval (2025) as Fancher
- American Primeval (2025) Executive Producer
- American Primeval (2025) Director
- God Save Texas (2024) Executive Producer
- Painkiller (2023) Executive Producer
- Painkiller (2023) Director
- Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream (2023) Director
- Once Upon a Time in Anaheim (2023) as Self
- Shaq (2022) Executive Producer
- Shaq (2022) Creator
- Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons (2022) Executive Producer
- CHIVAS: El Rebaño Sagrado (2021) Executive Producer
- A Man Named Scott (2021) Executive Producer
- Spenser Confidential (2020) Director
- Spenser Confidential (2020) Producer
- David Blaine: The Magic Way (2020) as Self
- Dare Me (2019) Executive Producer
- The Cat and the Moon (2019) Executive Producer
- Buzz (2019) Executive Producer
- Heavy: Fury v Schwarz (2019) Director
- Mile 22 (2018) as Lucas
- Mile 22 (2018) Director
- Mile 22 (2018) Producer
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) as Self
- The People's Fighters: Teofilo Stevenson and the Legend of Cuban Boxing (2018) Director
- Wind River (2017) Producer
- QB1: Beyond the Lights (2017) Creator
- Deepwater Horizon (2016) as Mr. Skip
- Deepwater Horizon (2016) Director
- Hell or High Water (2016) Producer
- Patriots Day (2016) as Guy Opening MIT Door
- Patriots Day (2016) Director
- Patriots Day (2016) Screenplay
- Patriots Day (2016) Story
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016) Producer
- Ballers (2015) as Dolphins Coach
- Ballers (2015) Director
- Breakthrough (2015) Director
- The Leftovers (2014) as Pete
- The Leftovers (2014) Executive Producer
- The Leftovers (2014) Director
- Hercules (2014) Executive Producer
- Lone Survivor (2013) as Soldier (uncredited)
- Lone Survivor (2013) Director
- Lone Survivor (2013) Writer
- Lone Survivor (2013) Producer
- State of Play (2013) as Self - Host
- State of Play (2013) Executive Producer
- State of Play: Trophy Kids (2013) Executive Producer
- Battleship (2012) as JPJ 2nd Gunner
- Battleship (2012) Director
- Battleship (2012) Producer
- Prime Suspect (2011) Executive Producer
- Prime Suspect (2011) Director
- POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011) as Self
- The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story (2011) as Self
- The Losers (2010) Screenplay
- 30 for 30 (2009) as Self
- 30 for 30 (2009) Director
- Trauma (2009) Producer
- Virtuality (2009) Director
- Virtuality (2009) Executive Producer
- Virtuality (2009) Producer
- Virtuality (2009) Director
- Kings Ransom (2009) as Himself
- Kings Ransom (2009) Director
- Kings Ransom (2009) Executive Producer
- Hancock (2008) as Doctor Who Helps Mary (uncredited)
- Hancock (2008) Director
- Californication (2007) as Self
- The Kingdom (2007) as FBI Agent
- The Kingdom (2007) Director
- Lions for Lambs (2007) as Wirey Pink
- Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Executive Producer
- Friday Night Lights (2006) as Morris 'Mo' McArnold
- Friday Night Lights (2006) Director
- Friday Night Lights (2006) Writer
- Friday Night Lights (2006) Executive Producer
- Friday Night Lights (2006) Creator
- Smokin' Aces (2006) as "Pistol" Pete Deeks
- Pu-239 (2006) Executive Producer
- Entourage (2004) as Peter Berg
- Collateral (2004) as Richard Weidner
- Friday Night Lights (2004) Director
- Friday Night Lights (2004) Screenplay
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Rundown (2003) Director
- Alias (2001) as Noah Hicks
- Corky Romano (2001) as Paulie Romano
- Wonderland (2000) Producer
- Wonderland (2000) Writer
- Wonderland (2000) Director
- Wonderland (2000) Creator
- Dill Scallion (1999) as Nate Clumson
- The King of Queens (1998) as Li’l Eddie
- Very Bad Things (1998) as Man at Funeral
- Very Bad Things (1998) Director
- Very Bad Things (1998) Screenplay
- San Francisco Diggers (1998)
- Cop Land (1997) as Joey Randone
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Girl 6 (1996) as Caller #1 - Bob
- The Great White Hype (1996) as Terry Conklin
- The Naked Truth (1995) as David
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Billy Kronk
- Chicago Hope (1994) Director
- Chicago Hope (1994) Writer
- The Last Seduction (1994) as Mike Swale
- Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story (1994) as Dennis Byrd
- Across the Moon (1994) as Lyle
- F.T.W. (1994) as Clem Stuart
- Unveiled (1994) as Drug Dealer
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Augie
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Joe Wales
- Fire in the Sky (1993) as David Whitlock
- Aspen Extreme (1993) as Dexter
- A Case for Murder (1993) as Jack Hemmet
- A Midnight Clear (1992) as Bud Miller
- Crooked Hearts (1991) as Tom Warren
- Late for Dinner (1991) as Frank Lovegren
- Genuine Risk (1990) as Henry
- Shocker (1989) as Jonathan Parker
- Miracle Mile (1989) as Band Member
- Going Overboard (1989) as Mort Ginsberg
- Never on Tuesday (1989) as Eddie
- Heart of Dixie (1989) as Jenks Foley
- Heart of Dixie (1989) as Jenks
- Tale of Two Sisters (1989) as Gardener
- Race for Glory (1989) as Chris
- Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (1988) as Bobby Maker
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Jerome Sawyer
- Beverly Hills Buntz (1987) as Val Morrissey
- Spenser Confidential 2 Producer
- Spenser Confidential 2 Director
- The Mosquito Bowl Director
- The Mosquito Bowl Screenplay
- The Mosquito Bowl Producer
- N.A.R.
- N.A.R. Producer
- Cold Zero Producer
- Untitled Rihanna Documentary Director
- Gold Star Tribute: A National Salute to America's Heroes Executive Producer
- Untitled Chris Cornell Documentary Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Berg best known for?
Peter Berg is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Studio (2025), American Primeval (2025), American Primeval (2025), American Primeval (2025).
When and where was Peter Berg born?
Peter Berg was born on March 11, 1964 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Peter Berg have?
Peter Berg has accumulated over 147 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2028.
What is Peter Berg's background in cinema and television?
Peter Berg is an American actor, film director, producer, and writer who was born on March 11, 1964, in New York City, New York. As a director, he is known for films such as Friday Night Lights, The Kingdom, The Rundown, Hancock, and Battleship. He also developed the television series Friday Night Lights, which was bas...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story (2011) as Self — aged about 47
- Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (1988) as Bobby Maker — aged about 24
- Friday Night Lights (2006) as Morris 'Mo' McArnold — aged about 42
- The Studio (2025) as Peter Berg — aged about 61
- American Primeval (2025) as Fancher — aged about 61
- The Leftovers (2014) as Pete — aged about 50
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