What is Barry Pepper’s Net Worth and Salary?
Canadian actor Barry Pepper has a net worth of $5 million. He is best known for his roles in films such as “Saving Private Ryan,” “The Green Mile,” and the “Maze Runner” series. Pepper also won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Robert F. Kennedy in the miniseries “The Kennedys.” However, he also won a Razzie Award for “Worst Supporting Actor” in “Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000.”
Pepper’s other film credits include “25th Hour,” “Flags of Our Fathers,” “Casino Jack,” “Crawl,” and “Awake.”
Early Life of Barry Pepper
Barry Pepper was born on April 4, 1970 in Campbell River, British Columbia. He grew up sailing throughout the South Pacific with his family for five years in a homemade boat before settling on Denman Island, where they set up a shop. Pepper attended Georges P. Vanier Secondary School, where he excelled in volleyball and rugby. He also showcased his artistic abilities by designing a mascot for the school gymnasium.
Barry Pepper’s Career in Film
Pepper had a breakout year in 1998 with appearances in three films: “Firestorm,” “Saving Private Ryan,” and “Enemy of the State.” He continued to act in a variety of genres, including the drama “The Green Mile” in 1999 and the crime thriller “Knockaround Guys” in 2001. He also appeared in war films such as “We Were Soldiers” in 2002 and Clint Eastwood’s “Flags of Our Fathers” in 2006.
Pepper’s more recent film credits include “Seven Pounds,” “True Grit,” and “The Lone Ranger.” He also appeared in the dystopian science-fiction sequel “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” and its 2018 sequel “Maze Runner: The Death Cure.” Other notable credits include “Crawl,” “Running with the Devil,” and “Awake.”
Berry Pepper’s Television Career
Berry Pepper began his television career in 1992 with the CBS television film “A Killer Among Friends,” starring Patty Duke. He played Mick Farleigh on the Canadian teen drama series “Madison” from 1993 to 1996 and appeared in television films such as “Johnny’s Girl” and “Titanic.” Pepper also made guest appearances on shows including “Neon Rider,” “M.A.N.T.I.S.,” “Sliders,” “The Outer Limits,” “The Sentinel,” and “Viper.”
Pepper gained recognition for his portrayals of famous athletes in television films such as “61*,” in which he played Roger Maris, and “3: The Dale Earnhardt Story,” in which he played the titular stock car driver. Later, in 2010, he played Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson in “When Love is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story.” Pepper won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his portrayal of Robert F. Kennedy in the 2011 miniseries “The Kennedys.” He also reprised his role in one episode of the 2017 sequel miniseries, “The Kennedys: After Camelot.”
Beyond Screen Appearances: Barry Pepper’s Voice Acting Career
Barry Pepper has not only appeared on screen but has also lent his voice to some video games. In 2009, he voiced two games, including the action-adventure game “[PROTOTYPE]” where he played the character Alex Mercer.
Pepper also voiced Army Ranger Corporal Dunn in the first-person shooter game “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.”
Barry Pepper’s Personal Life
Barry Pepper married Cindy in 1997 and they have a daughter together. He became a citizen of the United States in 2006.
