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Peter Rees Biography

Birth Name:Peter Rees

Birth Place:Death Valley, California, United States

Profession Producer, Writer, Director, Assistant director, Cinematographer, Visual effects, Animation department, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • Has received the 2005 Silver Dragon award at the Beijing International Science Festival
  • In 1993, he became the winner of the Charles Heidsieck International Travel Challenge
  • Earned a degree in English literature and historical archaeology
  • Has been awarded a post-graduate degree in environmental studies
  • Is a graduate of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School
  • Is best known as the creator of the TV series "Mythbusters․"
  • Has served as a speaker at the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers

Awards

  • 2024AACTA Award-Best Documentary or Factual Program: nominated