Jon Peters is a famous American Hollywood producer who is also known for being a one-time Sony Pictures executive. Prior to becoming a producer, he worked as a hairdresser, dying women’s pubic hair at the age of 14.
Moreover, as a child, Jon was cast as an extra in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1956 film The Ten Commandments. Previously after working as a hairdresser, he opened two salons and later took over his uncle’s salon on Rodeo Drive, where he met Sue Mengers. Later he entered into a romantic relationship with actor Barbara Streisand, and he produced her studio album Butterfly in 1974 and her remake of A Star Is Born in 1976.
In addition, in the late 1990s, Peters bought the film rights to the Superman franchise from Warner Bros. He produced Superman Returns, the 2006 Superman film directed by Bryan Singer, and executive-produced Man of Steel, the 2013 Superman film directed by Zack Snyder. However, he says that she was banned from the Man of Steel set by producer Christopher Nolan because of his well-built reputation.
Peters was also a producer for a planned adaptation of the Sandman comics for Warner Bros, which became stuck in development in 2001. The creator Neil Gaiman called the last screenplay for the film that Warner Bros would send him ”not only the worst Sandman script I’ve ever seen, but quite easily the worst script I’ve ever read.”
Jon Peters Age
Peters is 77 years old as of 2022. He was born on June 2, 1945, in Van Nuys, California, in the United States of America. Additionally, he celebrates his birthday on June 2 every year and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Jon Peters Height
How tall is Jon? Peters stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches. However, his other body measurements are currently unavailable but will be updated soon.
Jon Peters Family
Peters was born in California to his parents. His father is of Cherokee descent and his mother is of Italian descent. However, his father died when he was eight years and his mother was later remarried. We promise to update you soonest we get any information about his other family members.
Jon Peters Wife
Peters is happily married to his long-time wife Barbara Streisand. He once designed her a short wig which she wore in the 1974 film, For Pete’s Sake. Additionally, the two are proud parents of four children whose information is currently unavailable. We shall update you soonest we get any information.
Jon Peters’s Net Worth
Peters has an estimated net worth of $300 million. His main source of income is his career as a film producer.