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Chris Weitz Biography

Birth Name:
Christopher John Weitz
Birth Place:
New York, New York, United States
Profession
Director, producer, actor

Fast Facts

  • Son of the late fashion designer John Weitz
  • Never studied film before deciding on his career as a producer
  • In 1999, directed and produced his first feature film, American Pie, which went on to gross more than $100 million worldwide
  • Occasionally works as an actor; first starring role was in the 2000 comedy-drama Chuck & Buck
  • The 2009 drama A Single Man was the first film he produced separately from his brother, Paul

Awards

  • 2020Independent Spirit Awards-Best Feature: winner
  • 2018Independent Spirit Awards-Best First Feature: nominated
  • 2010Independent Spirit Awards-Best First Feature: nominated
  • 2003BAFTA Film Awards-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2003Writers Guild Awards-Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2002Oscar-Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay): nominated

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