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Wolfgang Petersen

Bio: Wolfgang Petersen was a German-born screenwriter, producer and film director who spent most of his career in the United States. In the 1960s he began working directing plays at the Ernst Deutsch Theater in Hamburg
Born: Fri, Mar 14 1941
Birthplace: Emden, Germany

Death: Fri, Aug 12 2022
Wolfgang Petersen is 81 years old
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Poster of U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
Wolfgang Petersen would have been no older than
81 in U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Aug 24 2023
Poster of Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story
Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story
Wolfgang Petersen was
79 in Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story
as 'Self - Das Boot Screenwriter and Director'.
Sun, Jan 10 2021
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Wolfgang Petersen was
72 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Stardust Hollywood - Sternenstaub und Götterwelten
Stardust Hollywood - Sternenstaub und Götterwelten
Wolfgang Petersen was
71 in Stardust Hollywood - Sternenstaub und Götterwelten
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 23 2013
Poster of Der Bernd
Der Bernd
Wolfgang Petersen was
71 in Der Bernd
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 04 2012
Poster of Wolfgang Petersen: Back to the Boat
Wolfgang Petersen: Back to the Boat
Wolfgang Petersen was
70 in Wolfgang Petersen: Back to the Boat
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 22 2011
Poster of Filmlegenden. Deutsch
Filmlegenden. Deutsch
Wolfgang Petersen was
64 in Filmlegenden. Deutsch
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 26 2005
Poster of Gottschalk meets Petersen
Gottschalk meets Petersen
Wolfgang Petersen was
64 in Gottschalk meets Petersen
as 'Himself'.
Sat, May 14 2005
Poster of Starbuck Holger Meins
Starbuck Holger Meins
Wolfgang Petersen was
61 in Starbuck Holger Meins
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 23 2002
Poster of Hollywood, Germany - Die amerikanische Herausforderung
Hollywood, Germany - Die amerikanische Herausforderung
Wolfgang Petersen was
55 in Hollywood, Germany - Die amerikanische Herausforderung
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 26 1996
Poster of The NeverEnding Story
The NeverEnding Story
Wolfgang Petersen was
43 in The NeverEnding Story
as 'Man who drops Milk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 06 1984
Poster of Das Boot: Behind The Scenes
Das Boot: Behind The Scenes
Wolfgang Petersen was
40 in Das Boot: Behind The Scenes
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 20 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Filmlegenden. Deutsch
Filmlegenden. Deutsch
Wolfgang Petersen was
64+ in Filmlegenden. Deutsch
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 14 2006
Poster of The Directors
The Directors
Wolfgang Petersen was
57+ in The Directors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of HBO First Look
HBO First Look
Wolfgang Petersen was
51+ in HBO First Look
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Poster of DAS!
DAS!
Wolfgang Petersen was
49+ in DAS!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 1991
Poster of Na sowas!
Na sowas!
Wolfgang Petersen was
41+ in Na sowas!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 29 1982
Poster of Wetten, dass..?
Wetten, dass..?
Wolfgang Petersen was
39+ in Wetten, dass..?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 14 1981
Poster of Bayerischer Filmpreis
Bayerischer Filmpreis
Wolfgang Petersen was
38+ in Bayerischer Filmpreis
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 01 1979
Poster of NDR Talk Show
NDR Talk Show
Wolfgang Petersen was
37+ in NDR Talk Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Bio’s Bahnhof
Bio’s Bahnhof
Wolfgang Petersen was
36+ in Bio’s Bahnhof
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 1978
Poster of Bitte umblättern
Bitte umblättern
Wolfgang Petersen was
36+ in Bitte umblättern
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 20 1977
Poster of Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Wolfgang Petersen was
24+ in Goldene Kamera Verleihung
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1966
Poster of Grimme-Preis-Verleihung
Grimme-Preis-Verleihung
Wolfgang Petersen was
22+ in Grimme-Preis-Verleihung
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 16 1964
Poster of Bambi Awards
Bambi Awards
Wolfgang Petersen was
6+ in Bambi Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948