Jon Peters Net Worth

Jon Peterson net worth is
$200 Million

Jon Peterson Wiki Biography

Jon Peters, born on the 2 June, 1945, is an American movie producer, who became famous for working in films such as “The Color Purple”, “Flashdance” and “Batman”.

So how much is Peters’ net worth? As of late 2016, based on authoritative sources it is reported to be over $200 million acquired from his years in the film industry now spanning over 40 years.

Jon Peters Net Worth $200 million

Born in Van Nuys, California, Peters is the son of Jack Peters who was a cook, and Helen who worked as a receptionist. His working life started at a young age when he worked in a salon owned by his mother’s family. The popular salon attracted many prominent people, and that led him to a career in the film industry.

In 1974, Peters personally designed a wig that would be worn by famous actress Barbara Streisand; the small partnership between client and hairdresser blossomed into a romantic relationship, which led Peters to become Streisand’s producer. Peter’s produced her album “Butterfly” and later on her blockbuster film “A Star is Born”, which earned over $100 million and became the start of Peters’ long career in Hollywood, tremendously helping his net worth.

In 1980, Peters met Peter Guber, and together with Neil Bogart the three created a production company called Polygram Productions which later became Boardwalk Company. The company immediately became a big player in Hollywood, with the strings of their blockbuster films including “Missing”, “The Color Purple”, “Flashdance”, “Rain Man” and “The Witches of Eastwick”. The success of their movies made them a prominent name in the film industry and increased their collective wealth considerably.

Peters and Guber expanded and acquired another production company – Chuck Barris Production – and eventually became Guber-Peters-Barris. The new company continued to produce more blockbuster films, including the hit hero movie “Batman”. With their outstanding success, Sony Corporation offered Guber and Peters a billion dollars to became chief executives in the company.

After two years, Peters decided to leave the company and start another production company of his own, Peters Entertainment. Upon going solo, he continued to produce successful films including “Batman Returns”, “Ali”, “Wild Wild West” and “Superman Returns”. Aside from his movies success in sales, they also earned him a couple of awards and nominations, and continued the rise of his net worth.

In 2011, Peters experienced a downturn when his former assistant sued him for sexual harassment. Peters paid a hefty amount to settle the lawsuit, and it also effected his career. Today he is still active in Hollywood, but is producing fewer movies than before. Some of his most recent projects included the remake of Superman – “Man of Steel” in 2013.

In terms of his personal life, Peters has been married three times, firstly to Henrietta Zampitella(1962-66), then to actress Lesley Ann Warren(1967-74), and thirdly to Christine Forsyth(1987-93). Despite his failed marriages he is the proud father of Christopher, Caleigh, Jordan, Kendyl and Skye.

Aside from producing movies, Peters also created the Peters Family Foundation, which supports various charities including The Christopher Reeves Foundation, Homeboy Industries, The Laurence School, My Friends Place, Cambodian Children’s Fund, and Heartfelt Foundation to name a few.


Full NameJon Peters
Net Worth$200 Million
Date Of BirthJune 2, 1945
Place Of BirthVan Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States
ProfessionHairdresser, Television producer, Film producer
NationalityAmerican
SpouseChristine Forsyth-Peters (m. 1987–1993), Lesley Ann Warren (m. 1967–1974), Henrietta Zampitella
ChildrenCaleigh Peters, Christopher Peters, Skye Peters, Kendyl Peters, Jordan Peters
ParentsJack Peters, Helen Pagano
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005307/
AwardsGolden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
MoviesSuperman Returns, Batman, A Star Is Born, Wild Wild West, The Witches of Eastwick, Eyes of Laura Mars, Gorillas in the Mist, Vision Quest, Money Train, This Boy's Life, Tango & Cash, Caddyshack II, My Fellow Americans, The Clan of the Cave Bear, With Honors, Six Weeks, Missing, Ali, Rosewood
#Quote
1When I was in the hair business I produced huge spectacular shows. Film is just another form of production.
#Fact
1Received a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 1, 2007. [May 2007]
2Jon is the producer of next Superman movie, set for a summer 2004 release. [December 2002]
3Produced Barbra Streisand's critically-reviled (though commercially successful) 1974 album "ButterFly" in collaboration with Tom Scott, Larry Carlton, Lee Holdridge, Hank Cicalo, John Bahler, King Errisson, etc. Songs on the album included: Love in the Afternoon / Guava Jelly / Grandma's Hands / I Won't Last a Day Without You / Jubilation / Simple Man / Life On Mars / Since I Don't Have You / Crying Time / Let the Good Times Roll
4Father, with Christine Peters, of Caleigh Peters and Skye Marcía.
5When Kevin Smith was hired as writer for the "Superman" movie back in 1997, he had several discussions with Peters about the film. Peters told Smith that he didn't want Superman to wear the suit, he didn't want him to fly, and he wanted Superman to fight a giant spider in the end. When Smith left the project, the "Superman" movie never got made but, in 1999, Jon Peters produced Wild Wild West (1999) which had the heroes attacked by a giant spider in the end.
6Has a son, Christopher Peters, with his ex-wife, Lesley Ann Warren.
7Got his break into producing while working as a hair stylist for Barbra Streisand.
8With partner Peter Guber, was head of Sony Pictures. The pair were the subject of the book "Hit and Run: How Jon Peters and Peter Guber Took Sony for a Ride in Hollywood" by Nancy Griffin and Kim Masters. The book suggests that despite Jon Peters' success as a producer, he is prone to violence and is barely able to read.
9He made an brief appearance in The Ten Commandments (1956). They needed about 5,000 dark haired dark skinned people for the crossing scene and Jon happened to be near the set that day. His father was asked if he (Jon) could be in the scene; he agreed and they put him in.

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Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bay Coven1987TV Movie executive producer
Who's That Girl1987executive producer
Innerspace1987executive producer
The Witches of Eastwick1987producer
The Brotherhood of Justice1986TV Movie executive producer
Youngblood1986executive producer
The Clan of the Cave Bear1986executive producer
Head Office1985executive producer
The Color Purple1985executive producer
Clue1985executive producer
Oceanquest1985TV Series documentary executive producer - 2 episodes
The Legend of Billie Jean1985executive producer
Vision Quest1985producer
The Toughest Man in the World1984TV Movie executive producer
Television and the Presidency1984TV Movie documentary executive producer
Dreams1984TV Series producer - 12 episodes
D.C. Cab1983executive producer
Flashdance1983executive producer
Six Weeks1982producer
Missing1982executive producer / producer - uncredited
An American Werewolf in London1981executive producer
Caddyshack1980executive producer
Die Laughing1980executive producer
Getting in Shape for the Main Event1979TV Short documentary executive producer
The Main Event1979producer
Eyes of Laura Mars1978producer
A Star Is Born1976producer
A Star Is Born2017producer pre-production
Three Deaths2016Short executive producer completed
Man of Steel2013executive producer
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection2009Video producer - video "Crazy for You"
Superman Returns2006producer
Ali2001producer
Wild Wild West1999producer
Rosewood1997producer
My Fellow Americans1996producer
Money Train1995producer
With Honors1994executive producer
This Boy's Life1993executive producer
Batman Returns1992executive producer
The Bonfire of the Vanities1990executive producer
Tango & Cash1989producer
Batman1989producer
Finish Line1989TV Movie executive producer
Superman 50th Anniversary1988TV Movie documentary executive producer
Rain Man1988executive producer
Missing Link1988executive producer
Gorillas in the Mist1988executive producer
Caddyshack II1988producer
Nightmare at Bittercreek1988TV Movie executive producer

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Shirley Temple's Storybook1961TV SeriesThe Ironmonger
The Ten Commandments1956Boy on Donkey Crossing Red Sea (uncredited)

Make Up Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
For Pete's Sake1974hair stylist: Barbra Streisand
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine1965hair stylist: Miss Hart

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Forgiveness2006/Icaterer
The Guru2002head chef

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper1981executive producer: soundtrack album

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Caddyshack: The Inside Story2009TV Movie special thanks
Fast Track1995TV Movie special thanks
High Spirits1988special thanks
'Rain Man' Featurette1988TV Short documentary special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?2015DocumentaryHimself
Caddyshack: The Inside Story2009TV MovieHimself
Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns'2006Video documentaryHimself
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman2006TV Movie documentaryHimself
Big Deals: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly2002TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand2001TV Special documentaryHimself (uncredited)
Caddyshack: The 19th Hole1999Video short documentaryHimself - Producer
HBO First Look1999TV Series documentaryHimself
Today1978-1989TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Premiere: Inside the Summer Blockbusters1989TV Movie documentaryHimself
'Rain Man' Featurette1988TV Short documentaryHimself
The Mike Douglas Show1978TV SeriesHimself - Producer
Barbra: With One More Look at You1976TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Barbara Walters Summer Special1976TV SeriesHimself - Guest

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2007Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameMotion PictureOn 1 May. At 6925 Hollywood Boulevard.
1988Stinker AwardThe Stinkers Bad Movie AwardsWorst PictureCaddyshack II (1988)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2002Black ReelBlack Reel AwardsBest FilmAli (2001)
1989Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst PictureCaddyshack II (1988)

Known for movies


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