Barry Pepper Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Net Worth
Barry Pepper is a Canadian-American actor best known for his intense, grounded performances in major films including Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile, True Grit, and the Maze Runner series. He has built a steady career in both film and television over more than three decades.
Barry Robert Pepper was born on April 4, 1970, in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. As of 2026, he is 56 years old. He is the youngest of three sons; his brothers are Alex and Doug. His father worked as a lumberjack, and the family had deep roots on Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands.
Approximately 5 ft 10 in – 5 ft 11 in (178–181 cm)
Education
Georges P. Vanier Secondary School; Camosun College
Spouse
Cindy Pepper
Children
1 daughter
Career
Pepper began acting in Canadian television in the early 1990s, including the series Madison. He appeared in the 1996 Titanic miniseries before breaking through in Hollywood in 1998 with three films: Firestorm, Enemy of the State, and, most notably, Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan, in which he played the sharpshooting Private Daniel Jackson.
He followed with strong supporting roles in The Green Mile (1999) opposite Tom Hanks, and earned critical praise (and a Golden Globe nomination) for portraying baseball player Roger Maris in the HBO film 61* (2001). Other notable film credits include We Were Soldiers (2002), 25th Hour (2002), The Snow Walker (2003), The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), the Coen brothers’ True Grit (2010) as Lucky Ned Pepper, Snitch (2013), and the Maze Runner sequels (The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure). He also starred in the horror film Crawl (2019).
On television he has appeared in projects such as The Kennedys (winning an Emmy for his portrayal of Robert F. Kennedy) and more recently in Taylor Sheridan’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves. He continues to work steadily in both film and series.
Barry Pepper Wife
Pepper married Cindy Pepper in 1997. The couple have one daughter, Annaliese (born 2000). He is a naturalized U.S. citizen and has generally kept his family life private, often spending time away from Hollywood in British Columbia.
Physical Appearance
Height
Approximately 5 ft 10 in – 5 ft 11 in (178–181 cm)
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Light brown / blond (often shorter or styled for roles)
Body Type
Athletic / lean
Other
Known for intense, focused screen presence and versatility in character roles
Barry Pepper Net Worth
Public estimates of Barry Pepper’s net worth generally range from approximately $4 million to $5 million. His income has come from a long career in major studio films, independent projects, television, and residuals.
