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Peter Werner Biography

Birth Name:Peter Werner

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Director, Producer, Actor

Fast Facts

Received a GLAAD award for directing "Two Mothers for Zachary․"
His first job was working as an usher at the Walter Reade Theater in New York City
Has directed short films, as well as episodes of many popular television series
Specializes in directing mini-series and television features
Worked to fight poverty for a year as a V․I․S․T․A․ volunteer in Detroit after graduating from college
Was head of the Film Society during his time at Dartmouth College, and also shot and editted football films and wrote reviews for the Daily D

1977Oscar-Best Short Film, Live Action: winner
1986DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series: nominated
1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: nominated
1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1988Peabody Award-Winner: winner
1991DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials: nominated
1996DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials: nominated
1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Made for Television Movie: nominated