Barry Pepper
Actor in 'Saving Private Ryan'
Born
April 4th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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A Canadian actor and producer, gained recognition for performances in film and television. Rose to prominence with a standout role as Pfc. Wade Thompson in 'Saving Private Ryan'. Portrayed Sean Astin's character's friend in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, and starred in the miniseries 'Band of Brothers' as Captain Richard Winters. Also received acclaim for performances in films such as 'The Green Mile' and '25th Hour'. Showed versatility in various genres, including drama, thriller, and action.
'Saving Private Ryan'
'The Green Mile'
'The Lord of the Rings'
'Band of Brothers'
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