Germany
Wolfgang Petersen
Germany Actor, Actress
🌍 Germany
🎂 1941-03-14
📍 Emden, Germany
Age: 85
⏳ Since 1941
🎭 Drama, Action, Romance
Who is Wolfgang Petersen?
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. After becoming interested in theater in Berlin and Hamburg, Petersen attended the Berlin Film and Television Academy (1966-70). His first productions were for German state television, and it was during his work on the popular crime series Crime Scene that he met actor Jürgen Prochnow, who would later appear in his iconic film Das Boot (1981). His other films include The NeverEnding Story (1984), cult film Enemy Mine (1985), Shattered (1991), In the Line of Fire (1993), Outbreak (1995), Air Force One (1997), The Perfect Storm (2000), Troy (2004), Poseidon (2006) and Four Against the Bank (2016), his latest film.
📋 Wolfgang Petersen — Quick Facts
| Full Name | Wolfgang Petersen |
| Date of Birth | 1941-03-14 |
| Age in 2026 | 85 years old |
| Birthplace | Emden, Germany |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Profession | Actor, Actress |
| Active Since | 1941 |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Romance |
| Known For | The Directors, Wetten Dass, Das Boot Behind The Scenes |
📺 Wolfgang Petersen — Complete Dramas List
5 Dramas| # | Drama Title | Year | Network | Episodes | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Directors | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Germany |
| 2 | Wetten Dass | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Germany |
| 3 | Bio S Bahnhof | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Germany |
| 4 | Na Sowas | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Germany |
| 5 | Goldene Kamera | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Germany |
🎬 Wolfgang Petersen — Complete Movies List
5 Movies| # | Movie Title | Year | Language | Genre | Rating | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Das Boot Behind The Scenes | - | Germany | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 2 | Hollywood Germany Die Amerikanische Herausforderung | - | Germany | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 3 | Stardust Hollywood Sternenstaub Und G Tterwelten | - | Germany | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 4 | Wolfgang Petersen Back To The Boat | - | Germany | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 5 | Das Boot Revisited An Underwater Success Story | - | Germany | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
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Who is Wolfgang Petersen?
Wolfgang Petersen is a Germany actor born on 1941-03-14 in Emden, Germany. Known for The Directors, Wetten Dass, Das Boot Behind The Scenes.
How old is Wolfgang Petersen in 2026?
Wolfgang Petersen was born on 1941-03-14. As of 2026, Wolfgang Petersen is 85 years old.
What movies has Wolfgang Petersen acted in?
Wolfgang Petersen has acted in 5 movies including Das Boot Behind The Scenes, Hollywood Germany Die Amerikanische Herausforderung, Stardust Hollywood Sternenstaub Und G Tterwelten, Wolfgang Petersen Back To The Boat, Das Boot Revisited An Underwater Success Story.
What dramas has Wolfgang Petersen acted in?
Wolfgang Petersen has acted in 5 dramas including The Directors, Wetten Dass, Bio S Bahnhof, Na Sowas, Goldene Kamera.