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Chris Weitz Biography

Birth Name:Christopher John Weitz

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Script department, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Studied at St․ Paul's School in London and Trinity College in Cambridge
Married Mercedes Martinez in 2006 and has one child with her
Grandson of actress Lupita Tovar, who appeared in Mexico's first "talkie" film, 1932's "Santa․"
Son of film and television actress Susan Kohner, known for her role in the film "Imitation of Life․"
His introduction to the entertainment industry came as a screenwriter for the 1998 film "Antz․"
Known for collaborating with his brother, director Paul Weitz

Awards

1999Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2002WAFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
2003Oscar-Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay: nominated
2003Discover Screenwriting Award-: nominated
2003BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Adapted: nominated
2003CFCA Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
2003Christopher Award-Film: winner
2003Humanitas Prize-Feature Film Category: nominated
2003WGA Award (Screen)-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
2008Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form: nominated
2008Yoga Award-Worst Foreign Film: winner
2009Rondo Statuette-Best Film: nominated
2010Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: nominated
2015Halfway Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
2017Saturn Award-Best Writing: nominated
2017Dragon Award-Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie: nominated
2017Audience Award-: nominated
2017Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Long Form: nominated
2017Bradbury Award-Outstanding Dramatic Presentation: nominated
2018Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: nominated
2019Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Feature: nominated
2019Audience Award-: nominated
2019Leo-Best Motion Picture: nominated
2020CIC Award-Best Independent Film: nominated
2020Independent Spirit Award-Best Feature: winner
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Motion Picture: nominated
2020LEJA Award-Best Picture: nominated
2020OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
2023PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures: nominated
2023Razzie Award-Worst Screenplay: nominated