Peter Guber Net Worth

Peter Guber net worth is
$400 Million

Howard Peter Guber, commonly known as Peter Guber, is a famous American film producer, entrepreneur, as well as a published author. To the public, Peter Guber is perhaps best known as the Chairman of an entertainment company called “Mandalay Entertainment Group”, which was established by Guber in 1995. Currently, the company is separated into four divisions, namely “Mandalay Pictures”, which is responsible for film production, “Mandalay Television”, which deals with the production of television series, “Mandalay Sports Entertainment”, which overlooks professional baseball franchises, and “Dick Clark Productions”. Over the years, Guber’s company has produced such films and television series as “Sleepy Hollow”, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, the 1998 film “Les Miserables” with Liam Neeson and Uma Thurman, “Sole Survivor” mini-series, and “Angels Falls” starring Heather Locklear and Derek Hamilton.

Peter Guber Net Worth $400 Million

In addition to owning a profitable company, Peter Guber is also known as a published author. Guber released his very first book entitled “Inside the Deep” in 1977, which was followed by “Shoot Out” in 2003, and the more recent release of “Tell to Win: Connect, Persuade and Triumph With the Hidden Power of Story”. The latter book has turned out to be Guber’s most successful publication to date, as it featured at #1 on the list of best-sellers compiled by the New York Times newspaper. His other two books were adapted into a television show under the name of “Shootout”.

A famous entrepreneur, as well as an author, how rich is Peter Guber? The sources state that Peter Guber’s net worth is estimated to be an impressive $400 million. Peter Guber collected most of his net worth due to his career as an executive and a producer.

Peter Guber was born in 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts. Guber studied at the Newton North High School, and later attended Syracuse University. Guber continued his studies at the New York University, from which he graduated with a degree in law, as well as business administration. Upon his graduation from the university in 1968, Peter Guber accepted an offer to work at Columbia Pictures studio. Over the years, Guber rose in ranks from computerizing files for the actors to becoming the head of American production, and later even a vice-president. However, Guber left the company in 1975 and two years later launched an independent career as a producer. In 1977, Guber debuted with “The Deep”, an adventure film, which was positively received by both the critics and the audience, and which turned out to be a box office success. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award, as well as a Golden Globe Award. Prior to establishing “Mandalay Entertainment”, Peter Guber had also worked at such companies as Casablanca Records, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, as well as Sony Pictures.

In addition to that, Guber became a co-owner of an NBA basketball team called the Golden State “Warriors”, and a baseball team the Los Angeles “Dodgers”.


Full NamePeter Guber
Net Worth$400 Million
Date Of BirthMarch 1, 1942
Place Of BirthBoston, Massachusetts, United States
ProfessionFilm Producer, Entrepreneur, Author
EducationNew York University, Syracuse University
NationalityUnited States of America
SpouseTara Lynda Guber (m. 1965)
ChildrenElizabeth Guber
ParentsSam Guber, Ruth Anshen
SiblingsCharlie Guber, Mike Guber
NicknamesHoward Peter Guber
Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/peterguber
Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/peterguber
LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/peterguber
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0345542
NominationsGolden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
MoviesBatman, The Witches of Eastwick, The Deep, Tango & Cash, The Jacket, Vision Quest, Caddyshack II, Six Weeks, Clue, Missing, Our Day Will Come, Sinatra, Machine Man, 42. Episode 42, 41. Sam Mendes, 40. Episode 40
#Quote
1The perception of power is power.
2Success is more attitude than aptitude.
#Fact
1He was originally the producer of The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) and hired three people, whom many felt were wrong for the project: writer Michael Cristofer, director Brian De Palma, and star Tom Hanks. He quit before filming began to go work for another company, and even though, he is credited as Executive Producer in the opening credits, the critics didn't mention him in their reviews as they blamed Cristofer, De Palma and Hanks for the fiasco.
2Guber is chairman and chief executive officer of Mandalay, which includes Mandalay Pictures, Mandalay Television, Mandalay Sports Entertainment, Mandalay Media Arts, and Mandalay E-Media.
3Became co-owner, with Magic Johnson, Mark Walter and Stan Kasten, of MLB's L.A. Dodgers with a bid of $2.15 billion [May 3, 2012].
4Entertainment and media analyst.
5Became co-owner, with Joe Lacob, of NBA's "Golden State Warriors" with a bid of $450 million [July 15, 2010].
6Received his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Law and Juris Doctorate degrees and was admitted to the New York and California Bars.
7Is a Boston Red Sox fan.
8He was head of Columbia Pictures from the late 1980s to the early 1990s with partner Jon Peters. Their rocky tenure as head of the company was documented in the book "Hit and Run".
9He was a juror on the Beverly Hills shoplifting trial of actress Winona Ryder in November, 2002. She was found guilty of vandalism and grand theft over an incident that happened on December 12, 2001. She was acquitted of a third charge, burglary.
10He formed Polygram Pictures with producing partner Jon Peters in 1980.
11Cofounded Casablanca Records and Filmworks in 1976.
12Daughter is actress Elizabeth Guber

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Machine Manproducer announced
Sinatraproducer announced
Untitled NBA Project2015TV Movie executive producer
Carnal Innocence2011TV Movie executive producer
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection2009Video producer - video "Crazy for You"
Tribute2009TV Movie executive producer
High Noon2009TV Movie executive producer
Midnight Bayou2009TV Movie executive producer
Northern Lights2009TV Movie executive producer
Carolina Moon2007TV Movie executive producer
Blue Smoke2007TV Movie executive producer
Montana Sky2007TV Movie executive producer
Angels Fall2007TV Movie executive producer
Square Off2006TV Series executive producer
Into the Blue2005executive producer
A Thousand Roads2005Short executive producer
The Jacket2005producer
Alex & Emma2003executive producer
Rude Awakening1998-2001TV Series executive producer - 15 episodes
Galapagos1999Documentary short executive producer
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
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
Dreams1984TV Series producer - 12 episodes
D.C. Cab1983executive producer
Flashdance1983executive producer
Underwater Symphony1982Video documentary executive producer
Six Weeks1982producer
Missing1982executive producer / producer - uncredited
An American Werewolf in London1981executive producer
Mysteries of the Sea1980TV Movie documentary executive producer
Midnight Express1978executive producer
The Deep1977producer

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Gathering Storm2005Video documentary short source: photographs
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn2005Video documentary short archive source
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Road to Gotham City2005Video documentary short source: photographs

Music Department

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

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Dark Side of the Knight2005Video documentary short special thanks
High Spirits1988special thanks
'Rain Man' Featurette1988TV Short documentary special thanks
Brother Can You Spare a Dime1975Documentary the producers wish to thank: for their help and cooperation

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Batman: The Birth of the Modern Blockbuster2014Video shortHimself
ChinaNOW2014TV MovieHimself
Revolution with Brian Solis2013TV SeriesHimself
Lou Dobbs Tonight2012-2013TV SeriesHimself
Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth2013DocumentaryInterviewee
60 Minutes Sports2013TV Series documentaryHimself - Investor, L.A. Dodgers (segment "Dodger Green")
Jim Rome on Showtime2012TV SeriesHimself
In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber2009-2011TV SeriesHimself - Host
Tavis Smiley2011TV SeriesHimself
Charlie Rose2011TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood2010TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
Show Business with Peter Bart and Peter Guber2010TV SeriesHimself
Storymakers2009TV SeriesHimself - Host
Shootout2003-2008TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Host
Heckler2007DocumentaryHimself
A Tribute to Peter Bart: Newhouse Mirror Award2007ShortHimself
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman2006Video documentaryHimself
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters2006DocumentaryHImself
Film '722005-2006TV SeriesHimself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2005-2006TV SeriesHimself
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Gathering Storm2005Video documentary shortHimself
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn2005Video documentary shortHimself
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Road to Gotham City2005Video documentary shortHimself
E! True Hollywood Story2005TV Series documentaryHimself
Dennis Miller2005TV SeriesHimself
Beyond Batman: Designing the Batsuit2005Video documentary shortHimself
Beyond Batman: Visualizing Gotham - The Production Design of Batman2005Video documentary shortHimself
X-Rated2004TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
The Blockbuster Imperative2003TV Movie documentaryHimself
Big Deals: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly2002TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
Hollywood, Inc.2002TV Series documentaryHimself
'Rain Man' Featurette1988TV Short documentaryHimself
I'm Healthy, I'm Alive and I'm Free1977TV Short documentaryHimself

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016Ischia Legend AwardIschia Global Film & Music Festival
1988Stinker AwardThe Stinkers Bad Movie AwardsWorst PictureCaddyshack II (1988)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1989Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst PictureCaddyshack II (1988)

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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