Peter Berg

Birth Name:

Peter Winkler Berg

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

He received an AFI Award and an ESPY Award for his work on "Friday Night Lights․"
Graduated from Macalester College, where he majored in theater arts and theater history, in 1984
After moving to Los Angeles, he took a job as a production assistant for Trans World International
Was a dock worker and pizza deliveryman before becoming an actor
Quote: "There is no opportunity apart from the opportunities you make for yourself․"
Best known for playing Dr․ Billy Kronk in "Chicago Hope" and as the director of "Lone Survivor" and "Friday Night Lights․"
Made his debut as a film director with "Very Bad Things" in 1998
Has expressed his love for "secret agent" books, especially those written by authors Alistair MacLaine and Robert Ludlum

1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1997Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1997OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1998Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1998Fun Radio TrophyWinner
1998Grand Special PrizeNominated
1998Golden SeashellNominated
2005USC Scripter AwardNominated
2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:Nominated
2007WGA Award (TV) - New Series:Nominated
2009Golden Eagle - Best Foreign Film:Nominated
2011OFTA Television Award - Best Writing in a Drama Series:Nominated
2011Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
2013Razzie Award - Worst Director:Nominated
2014Saturn Award - Best Director:Nominated
2014Satellite Award - Best Screenplay, Adapted:Nominated
2014WGA Award (Screen) - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
2016ACCA - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
2017Black Reel - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated
2017OFTA Film Award - Best Picture:Nominated
2017Emmy - Outstanding Short Sports Documentary:Winner
2020Black Reel - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated
2023Emmy - Outstanding Sports Documentary Series:Nominated
2025Cinema Eye Honors Award - Outstanding Achievement in Anthology Series:Nominated

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