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Peter Weir

Peter Weir

Director and writer. Born 21 August 1944 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

DirectorWriterProducerAustralian
8
Titles on Fi1m7 directing · 1 producing
84
Average Fi1m scoreas director · 7 titles
2
BAFTAs2 won
Born
21 August 1944, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Active
1971–2003
Frequently works with
Edward S. Feldman, Hal McElroy, Jim McElroy, Vivean Gray
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Academy Awards6 nominated

  • Nominated2004Best Picture · Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
  • Nominated2004Best Director · Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
  • Nominated1999Best Director · The Truman Show
  • Nominated1991Best Writing, Original Screenplay · Green Card
  • Nominated1990Best Director · Dead Poets Society
  • Nominated1986Best Director · Witness

BAFTA Film Awards2 won

  • Won2004Best Direction · Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
  • Won1999Best Direction · The Truman Show
Other awards5 won
  • Won2022Academy Honorary Award: Academy Honorary Award
  • Won2018Sitges Grand Honorary Award: Sitges Grand Honorary Award
  • Won1999Hugo Awards: Best Dramatic Presentation · The Truman Show
  • Won1998European Film Award for Best Non-European Film: European Film Award for Best Non-European Film · The Truman Show
  • Won1982Member of the Order of Australia: Member of the Order of Australia

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.