Paul Weitz
Birth Name:
Paul John Weitz
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Script department, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Studied at Allen-Stevenson School, Collegiate School and Wesleyan University
- Grandson of actress Lupita Tovar, who appeared in Mexico's first "talkie" film, 1932's "Santa․"
- Married Patricia Brown in December 2001 and has one child with her
- Son of film and television actress Susan Kohner, known for her role in the film "Imitation of Life․"
- Wrote the off-Broadway play "Mango Tea" while attending Wesleyan University
- Quote: "I'm exploring the aspect of the American identity where dreams and aspirations are always a positive thing, the implication of the sense that if everybody is having a dream, it makes it impossible to have a sophisticated view of our own lives․"
- Known for collaborating with his brother, director and producer Chris 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
- 2005Golden Berlin BearNominated
- 2012Jury Prize - Best Film:Winner
- 2015Jury Prize - Best Feature Film:Winner
- 2015Grand Jury Prize - Feature Film Competition:Nominated
- 2026Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form:Winner
- 2026Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form:Nominated