eldest son of Sally Field and her first husband, Steven Craig. Raised between the contrasting worlds of his mother’s bustling movie sets and his father’s serene commune, Peter’s childhood was anything but ordinary. Reflecting on his upbringing, Peter once shared, “My whole life has been full of extremes,” acknowledging the unique experiences that shaped him.
Peter pursued a creative path, becoming both a novelist and a screenwriter. He attended the prestigious Iowa Writers’ Workshop and authored two novels, Hot Plastic and The Martini Shot, in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Transitioning to screenwriting, he found success co-writing major films like The Town (2010), The Batman (2022), and the blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick (2022), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Despite growing up in the shadow of his famous mother, Peter has carved out a distinct identity, with Field proudly supporting his achievements. In a 1998 interview, he acknowledged the challenges of being the child of a celebrity, noting that writing became a meaningful way to navigate his unique circumstances.
Beyond his professional life, Peter is also a devoted father. He has two daughters with his ex-wife Amy Scattergood and a son with his ex-wife Jennifer DeFrancisco. Sally Field has often expressed admiration for her eldest son’s parenting, describing him as “a miraculously loving parent.” She once remarked, “To raise children who go on to be great parents is an accomplishment — that’s the Oscar moment in life.”
Peter’s journey, from a childhood filled with extremes to a successful career and a loving family, reflects his ability to balance the extraordinary and the deeply personal, making him a remarkable figure in his own right.
