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Peter Horton, born on August 20, 1953 in Bellevue, Washington, United States, is an actor, film director and television director. That puts Peter Horton at 72 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Redwood High School and Principia College. Notable works include Children of the Corn and The Baby-Sitters Club.
My Take
What I appreciate about Peter Horton is the quiet pivot from in-front-of-camera to behind it. Many actors cling to the spotlight; he chose the harder, less glamorous craft of directing and producing instead. To me, a director who has actually stood under the lights brings an empathy to the set that you can feel in the work. His range, from a creepy entry like Children of the Corn to family fare, suggests a working professional more interested in storytelling than ego. I have a soft spot for steady, long-haul craftsmen, and he reads like exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Horton
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・ホートン
- Reading
- ぴーたー・ほーとん
- Born
- August 20, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Bellevue, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- actor / director / film director / television director / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Redwood High School
- University
- Principia College
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Children of the Corn | — | |
| Notable work | The Baby-Sitters Club | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Horton born?
Born August 20, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Peter Horton from?
Peter Horton is from Bellevue, Washington, United States.
What does Peter Horton do?
Peter Horton works as actor, director, film director, television director, film producer.
What is Peter Horton known for?
Notable works include Children of the Corn, The Baby-Sitters Club.
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