Peter Guber

Biography

Born 03/01/1942

Peter Guber was recruited directly from college by Columbia Pictures in 1968 and began a successful career as an independent producer in 1976. His first feature was the waterlogged adventure "The Deep" (1977), but he soon had greater critical success with "Midnight Express" (1978). In 1982 he...
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Highlights

  • In 1994, Stepped down as chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment on Sept. 29, announcing that he was forming his own independent production company, to be financed by Sony
  • In 1993, Signed a new five-year contract as chairman at Sony in March
  • In 1991, Became sole chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment after co-chairman Jon Peters' resignation (May)

Family & Companions

  • Jodi Guber: daughter (born c. 1969)
  • Elizabeth Guber: daughter (born c. 1972)
  • sons: has two; both adopted

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