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Chris Weitz

Birth Name:
Christopher John Weitz
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Script department, Soundtrack
Chris Weitz

Fast Facts

  • Studied at St․ Paul's School in London and Trinity College in Cambridge
  • Grandson of actress Lupita Tovar, who appeared in Mexico's first "talkie" film, 1932's "Santa․"
  • Married Mercedes Martinez in 2006 and has one child with her
  • 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 AwardNominated
  • 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 AwardNominated
  • 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 AwardNominated
  • 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
  • 2023Razzie Award - Worst Picture:Nominated
  • 2026Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form:Winner
  • 2026Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form:Nominated
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