Biography
Christopher John Weitz (born November 30, 1969) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor. He is best known for his work with his brother Paul on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy; the latter earned the Weitz brothers a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Among his other main works, Weitz directed the film adaptation of the novel The Golden Compass and the film adaptation of New Moon from the series of Twilight books, wrote the screenplay for Disney's 2015 live-action adaptation of Cinderella, and co-wrote Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with Tony Gilroy.
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Filmography
all 49
Movies 45
Producer 23
Director 8
Writer 7
TV Shows 4
self 3
Screenplay 2
Voice 1
Executive Producer
If You Were the Last (2024)
Movie
Writer
The Creator (2023)
Movie
5.67
Producer
About My Father (2023)
Movie
Writer
Pinocchio (2022)
Movie
6.83
Producer
The Farewell (2019)
Movie
6
Self
Inside The Operation (2018)
Movie
Producer
Prospect (2018)
Movie
Director
Operation Finale (2018)
Movie
8
Executive Producer
Boogeyman Pop (2018)
Movie
Writer
The Mountain Between Us (2017)
Movie
5.48
Producer
Columbus (2017)
Movie
4.8
Producer
A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017)
Movie
Himself
The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2017)
Movie
Screenplay
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Movie
6.22
Producer
Good Kids (2016)
Movie
Writer
Cinderella (2015)
Movie
6.56
Executive Producer
Spark: A Burning Man Story (2013)
Movie
Director
A Better Life (2011)
Movie
4.67
Producer
The Twilight Saga Soundtracks, Vol 1 : Music Videos and Performances (2010)
Movie
Producer
Lone Star (2010)
TV
6
Himself
New Moon: The Journey Continues (2010)
Movie
Heavy Rain (2010)
Movie
Producer
A Single Man (2009)
Movie
8
Screenplay / Director
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
Movie
6.16
Producer
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)
Movie
6
Director
The Golden Compass (2007)
Movie
6.18
Producer
Living with Lew (2007)
Movie
Sheldon Schmeckler (voice)
Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas (2006)
Movie
Executive Producer
American Dreamz (2006)
Movie
Martin Coleman
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Movie
6.78
Producer
In Good Company (2004)
Movie
6
Producer
Cracking Up (2004)
TV
Panel Discussion Moderator
See This Movie (2004)
Movie
Executive Producer
American Wedding (2003)
Movie
5.9
Director
About a Boy (2002)
Movie
Writer
Off Centre (2001)
TV
Executive Producer
American Pie 2 (2001)
Movie
6.07
Director
Down to Earth (2001)
Movie
Screenplay
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Movie
6.06
Director
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000)
Movie
7
Charlie 'Chuck' Sitter
Chuck & Buck (2000)
Movie
6
Male Voice in Porn Film (voice) / Producer
American Pie (1999)
Movie
6.95
Script
Coapa Heights (1999)
Movie
Writer
Antz (1998)
Movie
6.62
Producer
Husband's Secret
Movie
Writer
Merlin
Movie
Director
They Listen
Movie
Producer
Murderbot
TV
Producer
Bambi
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.96
Based on 4.15 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1998
2004
2010
2007
2024
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Information
Known ForProduction
GenderMale
Birthday1969-11-30 (54 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
Height
FatherJohn Weitz
MotherSusan Kohner
SiblingsPaul Weitz
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesLos Angeles, United States of America
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