Wolfgang Petersen is a German film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for the World War II submarine warfare film Das Boot (1981). Petersen began his filmmaking journey by directing several films and TV shows in his native Germany in the 1960s and ’70s.
His first feature film to gain significant worldwide prominence, 1981’s “Das Boot,” received widespread critical acclaim and six Oscar nominations, with Petersen himself receiving nominations for best director and best writing, screenplay based on material from another medium. This success helped open the doors to Hollywood.
Wolfgang Petersen cause of death
Peterson died on August 12, 2022, at age 81. His death was reportedly caused by pancreatic cancer
Wolfgang Petersen wife and children
Petersen is survived by his second wife Maria-Antoinette Borgel, a German script supervisor and assistant director. Peterson and Maria got married in 1978. The couple has since been together until Peterson’s death.
Per available records, Peterson had a son whose name is given as Daniel Petersen. Peterson also survived with two grandchildren.
Wolfgang Petersen net worth
Peterson had quite a fortune to his name. As at the time of his death, his net worth is estimated at $20 million.
Wolfgang Petersen funeral
As of now, there is no news concerning his burial yet, however, reports have it that, the family of Petersen plans to conduct a private funeral service. Further, we will provide you with such a piece of information once it has been made available to the general public.
