Motion Picture Director. German film director Wolfgang Petersen, rose to fame for his work in the classic war film "Das Boot" (1981), for which he was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Director. After that, he became one of the most sought-after names in Hollywood, accumulating an impressive filmography of blockbusters: "The NeverEnding Story" (1984), "Enemy Mine" (1985), "In the Line of Fire" (1993), "Outbreak" (1995), "Air Force One" (1997), "The Perfect Storm" (2000), "Troy" (2004) and "Poseidon" (2006), working with stars such as Clint Eastwood, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Glenn Close, Mark Wahlberg, Harrison Ford, Dustin Hoffman and Morgan Freeman among others. Petersen's last film was in his native country, Germany, "Four Against the Bank" (2016).
Motion Picture Director. German film director Wolfgang Petersen, rose to fame for his work in the classic war film "Das Boot" (1981), for which he was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Director. After that, he became one of the most sought-after names in Hollywood, accumulating an impressive filmography of blockbusters: "The NeverEnding Story" (1984), "Enemy Mine" (1985), "In the Line of Fire" (1993), "Outbreak" (1995), "Air Force One" (1997), "The Perfect Storm" (2000), "Troy" (2004) and "Poseidon" (2006), working with stars such as Clint Eastwood, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Glenn Close, Mark Wahlberg, Harrison Ford, Dustin Hoffman and Morgan Freeman among others. Petersen's last film was in his native country, Germany, "Four Against the Bank" (2016).
Bio by: Bradley M.
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