Barry Pepper
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| Barry Pepper | |
| Born | Barry Robert Pepper April 4, 1970 Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Spouse(s) | Cindy Pepper (1997-Present) 1 Child |
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Barry Robert Pepper (born April 4, 1970) is a Canadian-born actor.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Pepper was born in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. He spent much of his early life travelling the world in a homemade ship. When Barry was five years old, the family set sail. Pepper and his family navigated through the South Pacific islands for five years.[1] His education was completed in both public schools and correspondence courses. Due to the lack of television as entertainment, the family used sketch acting as a means of fun. When the family had finished their travels, they returned to Canada and set up a shop on Denman Island off Vancouver Island.
[edit] Career
He is perhaps best known for his role as religious sniper Private Daniel Jackson in Saving Private Ryan; as prison guard Dean Stanton in The Green Mile, as Frank Slaughtery in Spike Lee's 25th Hour, as journalist Joseph L. Galloway in We Were Soldiers, his leading role in the film Battlefield Earth, his depiction of Roger Maris in Billy Crystal's HBO film 61*, as Dale Earnhardt in the ESPN produced film 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story, and as Dan in the film Seven Pounds. He appeared in the Jagged Edge music video "Goodbye". Most recently, Pepper provided the voice for Alex Mercer, the protagonist of the video game Prototype.
Pepper won the Razzie Award for Worst Actor for his performance in Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000. He has stated that, had he known he was going to win the award in advance, he would have gladly accepted it in person.[2]
[edit] Personal life
Pepper has been married to his wife Cindy, since November 1997. They have one daughter, named Annaliese, born on June 17, 2000.[3]
[edit] Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 1996 | Urban Safari | Rico | |
| 1998 | Firestorm | Packer | |
| Saving Private Ryan | Pvt. Daniel Jackson | ||
| Enemy of the State | David Pratt | ||
| 1999 | The Green Mile | Dean Stanton | |
| 2000 | Battlefield Earth | Jonnie Goodboy Tyler | |
| We All Fall Down | John | ||
| 2001 | Knockaround Guys | Matty Demaret | |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | Joseph L. Galloway | |
| 25th Hour | Frank Slaughtery | ||
| 2003 | The Snow Walker | Charlie Halliday | |
| 2005 | The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada | Mike Norton | |
| Ripley Under Ground | Tom Ripley | ||
| 2006 | Flags of Our Fathers | Sgt. Mike Strank | |
| Unknown | Rancher Shirt | ||
| 2008 | Seven Pounds | Dan | |
| 2009 | Princess Ka'iulani | Thurston | |
| Like Dandelion Dust | Rip Porter | awaiting release | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1992 | A Killer Among Friends | Mickey | TV-Movie |
| 1993–1996 | Madison | Mick Farleigh | |
| 1994 | Neon Rider | Jason | Episode: The Secret Life of Garret Tuggle |
| M.A.N.T.I.S. | Jason Dirks | Episode: Days of Rage | |
| 1995 | Highlander: The Series | Michael Christian | Episode: They Also Serve |
| Sliders | Skidd | Episode: Summer of Love | |
| Lonesome Dove: The Series | Cam | Episode: Ties That Bind | |
| Johnny's Girl | Jimmy Zee | ABC TV-Movie | |
| 1996 | Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years | Jake | Episode: Partners |
| The Outer Limits | Tyson Ruddick | Episode: The Heist | |
| The Sentinel | Kurt Hessman | Episode: Payback | |
| Viper | Johnny Hodge | Episode: White Fire | |
| Titanic | Assistant Marconi Operator Harold Bride | Miniseries | |
| 2001 | 61* | Roger Maris | HBO TV-Movie |
| 2004 | 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story | Dale Earnhardt | ESPN TV-Movie |
| Video Games | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Prototype | Alex Mercer | |
[edit] Awards and nominations
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
- 2002: Nominated, "Best Actor in a Picture Made for Television" - 61*
- 2006: Nominated, "Best Actor (in a DVD Premiere Movie" - The Snow Walker
- 2001: Nominated, "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie" - 61*
- 2004: Nominated, "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" - The Snow Walker
- 2002: Nominated, "Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television" - 61*
- 2006: Nominated, "Best Supporting Male" - The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
- 2004: Won, "Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama" - The Snow Walker
Online Film Critics Society Awards
- 1999: Won, "Best Ensemble Cast Performance" - Saving Private Ryan (shared w/co-stars)
- 2001: Won, "Worst Supporting Actor" - Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000
- 1999: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by a Cast" - Saving Private Ryan (shared w/co-stars)
- 2000: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by a Cast" - The Green Mile (shared w/co-stars)
- 2005: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries" - 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
Western Heritage Awards
- 2006: Won, "Outstanding Theatrical Motion Picture" - The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (shared w/producers & co-stars)
[edit] References
- ^ Pep Boy: An Interview with Barry Pepper
- ^ Staff (2001-03-30). "Barry Pepper amused by his worst supporting actor award for Battlefield Earth". The Canadian Press.
- ^ Biography for Barry Pepper from the Internet Movie Database
