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Peter Farrelly Biography

Birth Place:

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Director, screenwriter, producer

Fast Facts

Published his first novel, Outside Providence, in 1988
Wrote two episodes of Seinfeld in 1992
Has collaborated with brother and director Bobby Farrelly on most of his film projects
Is a board member of DeskSite, a digital-media company

2020Robert Awards-American Film of the Year: nominated
2020David di Donatello Awards-Best Foreign Film: nominated
2019Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture: nominated
2019Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: winner
2019BAFTA Film Awards-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2019Writers Guild Awards-Original Screenplay: nominated
2019Producers Guild Awards-Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: winner
2018Toronto International Film Festival-People's Choice Award: winner
2018Critics' Choice Awards-Best Director: nominated
2018Directors Guild of America Awards-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film: nominated