Portrait of Peter Weir

Peter Weir

Bio: Peter Lindsay Weir AM (born August 21, 1944) is a retired Australian film director. He is known for directing films crossing various genres over forty years with films such as Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), Gallipoli (1981), Witness (1985), Dead Poets Society (1989), Fearless (1993), The Truman Show (1998), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), and The Way Back (2010)
Born: Mon, Aug 21 1944
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Peter Weir is 81 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of All Is Lost
All Is Lost
Peter Weir was 69 in All Is Lost as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 2013
Poster of The Way Back
The Way Back
Peter Weir was 66 in The Way Back as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 2010
Poster of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Peter Weir was 59 in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2003
Poster of Tru-Talk
Tru-Talk
Peter Weir was 53 in Tru-Talk as 'Idea'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1998
Poster of The Truman Show
The Truman Show
Peter Weir was 53 in The Truman Show as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1998
Poster of Fearless
Fearless
Peter Weir was 49 in Fearless as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Green Card
Green Card
Peter Weir was 46 in Green Card as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1990
Poster of Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society
Peter Weir was 44 in Dead Poets Society as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1989
Poster of The Mosquito Coast
The Mosquito Coast
Peter Weir was 42 in The Mosquito Coast as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1986
Poster of Witness
Witness
Peter Weir was 40 in Witness as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1985
Poster of The Year of Living Dangerously
The Year of Living Dangerously
Peter Weir was 38 in The Year of Living Dangerously as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1982
Poster of Gallipoli
Gallipoli
Peter Weir was 36 in Gallipoli as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1981
Poster of The Plumber
The Plumber
Peter Weir was 34 in The Plumber as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1979
Poster of Heart, Head & Hand
Heart, Head & Hand
Peter Weir was 34 in Heart, Head & Hand as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of The Last Wave
The Last Wave
Peter Weir was 33 in The Last Wave as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1977
Poster of Picnic at Hanging Rock
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Peter Weir was 31 in Picnic at Hanging Rock as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 1975
Poster of The Cars That Ate Paris
The Cars That Ate Paris
Peter Weir was 30 in The Cars That Ate Paris as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1974
Poster of Whatever Happened to Green Valley?
Whatever Happened to Green Valley?
Peter Weir was 29 in Whatever Happened to Green Valley? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1974
Poster of The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House
Peter Weir was 29 in The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House as 'Script'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973
Poster of 3 Directions in Australian Pop Music
3 Directions in Australian Pop Music
Peter Weir was 27 in 3 Directions in Australian Pop Music as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1972
Poster of Adults Learning: Boat Building
Adults Learning: Boat Building
Peter Weir was 27 in Adults Learning: Boat Building as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Adults Learning: The Field Day
Adults Learning: The Field Day
Peter Weir was 27 in Adults Learning: The Field Day as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Adults Learning: The Computer Centre
Adults Learning: The Computer Centre
Peter Weir was 27 in Adults Learning: The Computer Centre as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Adults Learning: The Billiard Room
Adults Learning: The Billiard Room
Peter Weir was 27 in Adults Learning: The Billiard Room as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Incredible Floridas
Incredible Floridas
Peter Weir was 27 in Incredible Floridas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Homesdale
Homesdale
Peter Weir was 26 in Homesdale as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1971
Poster of Three to Go
Three to Go
Peter Weir was 26 in Three to Go as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1971
Poster of Three to Go: Michael
Three to Go: Michael
Peter Weir was 25 in Three to Go: Michael as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1970
Poster of Man on a Green Bike
Man on a Green Bike
Peter Weir was 25 in Man on a Green Bike as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1969
Poster of Stirring the Pool
Stirring the Pool
Peter Weir was 24 in Stirring the Pool as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Life and Flight of the Reverend Buck Shotte
The Life and Flight of the Reverend Buck Shotte
Peter Weir was 23 in The Life and Flight of the Reverend Buck Shotte as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1968
Poster of Count Vim's Last Exercise
Count Vim's Last Exercise
Peter Weir was 23 in Count Vim's Last Exercise as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1968

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Luke's Kingdom
Luke's Kingdom
Peter Weir was 31+ in Luke's Kingdom as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 31 1976