Peter Berg
Director of 'Friday Night Lights'
Born
March 11th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Achievements include creating the television series 'Friday Night Lights', which portrayed high school football culture in Texas. Directed films such as 'Lone Survivor' and 'Deepwater Horizon', both of which received critical attention. Involved in multiple projects as a producer and writer, contributing to film and television through his unique storytelling approach.
Directed 'Friday Night Lights'
Produced and directed 'Lone Survivor'
Directed 'Deepwater Horizon'
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