Barry Pepper

Born:April 4, 1970

Place of Birth:Cambell River, British Columbia, Canada

Known For:Acting

Biography

Barry Robert Pepper, a versatile Canadian actor, has made a lasting impact on Hollywood with his compelling performances across a wide range of roles. His portrayal of characters such as Private Daniel Jackson in "Saving Private Ryan" and Sergeant Michael Strank in "Flags of Our Fathers" showcased his ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters. Pepper's talent for immersing himself in roles has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following.

One of Pepper's standout performances was as Roger Maris in the baseball drama "61*," where he captured the essence of the legendary athlete with nuance and skill. His ability to embody real-life figures with sincerity and respect has set him apart as a sought-after actor in the industry. Pepper's dedication to his craft is evident in his portrayal of historical figures like Robert F. Kennedy in "The Kennedys," a role that earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie.

In addition to his more serious roles, Pepper has also showcased his versatility in films like "True Grit" and "The Green Mile," where he brought complexity and humanity to his characters. His portrayal of "Lucky" Ned Pepper in "True Grit" was both menacing and charismatic, demonstrating his range as an actor. Pepper's ability to inhabit a variety of roles with authenticity and emotional depth has solidified his reputation as a talented and respected performer in the industry.

Beyond his on-screen work, Pepper has been recognized with nominations for prestigious awards such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe Award. His commitment to his craft and his ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level have made him a standout talent in the world of film and television. Pepper's dedication to his roles and his willingness to take on challenging and diverse characters have cemented his status as a beloved and respected actor in the industry.

With a career spanning decades, Barry Pepper continues to captivate audiences with his powerful performances and his ability to breathe life into every character he portrays. Whether he is playing a heroic soldier, a complex historical figure, or a charismatic villain, Pepper brings a level of authenticity and depth to his roles that is truly remarkable. His passion for storytelling and his commitment to his craft have made him a beloved figure in Hollywood, and his legacy as a talented actor is sure to endure for years to come.

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The Green Mile

Dean Stanton

1999

A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the cell block's head guard, Paul Edgecomb, recognizes Coffey's miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the condemned man's execution.

Saving Private Ryan

Private Jackson

1998

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

Creed III

Voice of SHOWTIME® All Access (voice)

2023

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has thrived in his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian Anderson, resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian — a fighter with nothing to lose.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Vince

2015

Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Vince

2018

Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze.

True Grit

Lucky Ned Pepper

2010

Following the murder of her father by a hired hand, a 14-year-old farm girl sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. Marshal she can find—a man with 'true grit'—Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn.

Crawl

Dave

2019

When a huge hurricane hits her hometown in Florida, Haley ignores evacuation orders to look for her father. After finding him badly wounded, both are trapped by the flood. With virtually no time to escape the storm, they discover that rising water levels are the least of their problems.

Seven Pounds

Dan

2008

An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

Enemy of the State

Pratt

1998

The life of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert 'Bobby' Dean is turned upside down after a chance meeting with a college buddy while holiday shopping. Unbeknownst to Dean, he's just been burdened with a videotape of a congressman's assassination. Hot on the trail of this tape is a ruthless group of National Security Agents commanded by a belligerently ambitious NSA official named Reynolds. Using satellite surveillance, bugs, and other sophisticated snooping devices, the NSA infiltrates every facet of Dean's existence, tracing each physical and digital footprint he leaves while also framing him for murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, he attempts to throw the NSA off his trail and prove his innocence.

We Were Soldiers

Joe Galloway

2002

The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on both sides that fought it.

The Lone Ranger

Fuller

2013

The Texas Rangers chase down a gang of outlaws led by Butch Cavendish, but the gang ambushes the Rangers, seemingly killing them all. One survivor is found, however, by an American Indian named Tonto, who nurses him back to health. The Ranger, donning a mask and riding a white stallion named Silver, teams up with Tonto to bring the unscrupulous gang and others of that ilk to justice.

Awake

Pastor

2021

After a sudden global event wipes out all electronics and takes away humankind’s ability to sleep, chaos quickly begins to consume the world. Only Jill, an ex-soldier with a troubled past, may hold the key to a cure in the form of her own daughter. The question is, can Jill safely deliver her daughter and save the world before she herself loses her mind.

Monster Trucks

Sheriff Rick

2016

Tripp is a high school senior with a knack for building trucks who makes an incredible discovery - a gas-guzzling creature named Creech. To protect his mischievous new friend, Tripp hides Creech under the hood of his latest creation, turning it into a real-life super-powered Monster Truck. Together, this unlikely duo with a shared taste for speed team up on a wild and unforgettable journey to reunite Creech with his family.

25th Hour

Frank Xavier Slaughtery

2002

In New York City in the days following the events of 9/11, Monty Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies and trying to prepare his girlfriend for his extended absence.

Flags of Our Fathers

Mike Strank

2006

There were five Marines and one Navy Corpsman photographed raising the U.S. flag on Mt. Suribachi by Joe Rosenthal on February 23, 1945. This is the story of three of the six surviving servicemen - John 'Doc' Bradley, Pvt. Rene Gagnon and Pvt. Ira Hayes - who fought in the battle to take Iwo Jima from the Japanese.

Snitch

Agent Cooper

2013

Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender courtesy of mandatory minimum sentence laws, Jason has nothing to offer for leniency in good conscience. Desperately, John convinces the DEA and the opportunistic DA Joanne Keeghan to let him go undercover to help make arrests big enough to free his son in return. With the unwitting help of an ex-con employee, John enters the narcotics underworld where every move could be his last in an operation that will demand all his resources, wits and courage to survive.

Broken City

Jack Valliant

2013

In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. Billy's relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughness, makes him an unstoppable force - and the mayor's worst nightmare.

The Painted Bird

Mitka

2019

After losing his parents, a young Jewish boy wanders Eastern Europe, seeking refuge during World War II.

Battlefield Earth

Jonnie Goodboy Tyler

2000

In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its natural resources, using the broken remnants of humanity as slaves. What is left of the human race has descended into a near primitive state. After being captured, it is up to Tyler to save mankind.

Unknown

Rancher Shirt

2006

Five men wake up in a locked-down warehouse with no memory of who they are. They are forced to figure out who is good and who is bad to stay alive.

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

Mike Norton

2005

When brash Texas border officer Mike Norton wrongfully kills and buries the friend and ranch hand of Pete Perkins, the latter is reminded of a promise he made to bury his friend, Melquiades Estrada, in his Mexican home town. He kidnaps Norton and exhumes Estrada's corpse, and the odd caravan sets out on horseback for Mexico.

Running with the Devil

The Boss

2019

A leader of a drug cartel sends his two toughest henchmen to investigate why a shipment was botched.

Knockaround Guys

Matty Demaret

2001

Four sons of well-known New York mobsters must retrieve a bag of cash from a small Montana town ruled by a corrupt sheriff.

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story

Dale Earnhardt

2004

A biopic of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, Sr., documenting the driver's career from his earliest days onward and also looking at the family he built along the way. Earnhardt's death in 2001 rocked the sport, but his seven championships and 76 wins made an impact on NASCAR forever.