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Chris Weitz

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In 2007 he and his brother, Paul Weitz, met with Michael Moorcock the writer of the Elric of Melnibone books, to talk about a movie adaptation. Chris had been a fan of the books since childhood, and Moorcock trusted him with the project. See more trivia »

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Christopher John Weitz
in New York City, New York, USA
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Filmography

Hide HideProducer (21 titles)
2014 Snap (executive producer) (pre-production)
 
2013 Guidance (producer) (pre-production)
 
2013/III Snap (executive producer) (pre-production)
 
2013 Spark: A Burning Man Story (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2012 American Reunion (executive producer)
 
2011 A Better Life (producer)
 
2010 Lone Star (TV series) (consulting producer - 2 episodes)
– One in Every Family (2010) (consulting producer)
– Pilot (2010) (consulting producer)
 
2009 A Single Man (producer)
 
2008 Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (producer)
 
2007 Living with Lew (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2006 Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas (producer)
 
2006 American Dreamz (executive producer)
 
2004 In Good Company (producer)
 
2004 Cracking Up (TV series) (executive producer - 9 episodes)
– Daddy's Home (2004) (executive producer)
– Learning Disability (2004) (executive producer)
– Grudge Match (2004) (executive producer)
– Panic House (2004) (executive producer)
– Scared Straight (2004) (executive producer)
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2004 See This Movie (executive producer)
 
2003 American Wedding (executive producer)
 
2002 Dylan's Run (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2001-2002 Off Centre (TV series) (executive producer - 28 episodes)
– Little House on the Bowery (2002) (executive producer)
– The Guys' Guys (2002) (executive producer)
– The Deflower Half-Hour (2002) (executive producer)
– P.P. Doc II: The Examination Continues (2002) (executive producer)
– Unflushable (2002) (executive producer)
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2001 American Pie 2 (executive producer)
 
1999 American Pie (producer)
 
1998-1999 Fantasy Island (TV series) (co-executive producer - 13 episodes)
– Heroes (1999) (co-executive producer)
– The Real Thing (1999) (co-executive producer)
– Innocent (1999) (co-executive producer)
– Let Go (1998) (co-executive producer)
– Wishboned (1998) (co-executive producer)
See all 13 episodes »
 
Show ShowWriter (7 titles)
2014 Cinderella (screenplay) (pre-production)
 
2007 The Golden Compass (screenplay)
 
2001-2002 Off Centre (TV series)
– Diddler on the Roof (2002) (creator)
– The Unkindest Cut (2002) (creator)
– Addicted to Love (2002) (creator)
– Mike & Liz & Chau & Jordan (2002) (creator)
– The Backup (2002) (creator)
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2002 About a Boy (screenplay)
 
2000 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (screenplay)
 
1998-1999 Fantasy Island (TV series)
– Heroes (1999) (story)
– Pilot (1998) (story / teleplay)
 
1998 Antz (screenplay)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2004-2006 Cracking Up (TV series) (consultant - 11 episodes)
– The Fixer (2006) (consultant)
– Daddy's Home (2004) (consultant)
– Learning Disability (2004) (consultant)
– Prom Night (2004) (consultant)
– Grudge Match (2004) (consultant)
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Show ShowDirector (7 titles)
2011 A Better Life
 
2009 The Twilight Saga: New Moon
 
2007 The Golden Compass
 
2004 Cracking Up (TV series)
– Pilot (2004)
 
2002 About a Boy
 
2001 Down to Earth
 
1999 American Pie (uncredited)
 
Show ShowActor (6 titles)
2006 Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas
Sheldon Schmeckler (voice)
 
2005 Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Martin Coleman
 
2004 See This Movie
Panel Discussion Moderator
 
2000 The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
Director
 
2000 Chuck & Buck
Charlie 'Chuck' Sitter
 
1999 American Pie
Male Voice in Porn Film (voice) (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2000 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (writer: "He Has To" Mariachis)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2009 Youth in Revolt (special thanks)
 
2005 Daltry Calhoun (special thanks)
 
2002 The Good Girl (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (15 titles)
2011 Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (TV series)
Himself
– Directing 5 (2011) … Himself
 
2009 Boogie (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Días de cine (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Fantástico (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.8 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Scream Awards 2009 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2007 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Golden Compass (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Living with Lew (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Shootout (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.25 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Spotlight on Location: The Making of 'About a Boy' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 VH-1 Behind the Movie (TV series documentary)
Himself
– American Pie (2002) … Himself
 
1999 Spotlight on Location: American Pie (TV documentary short)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Feature audio commentary for the film, About a Boy, with Paul Weitz (2002).

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 3 Articles  | See more »

Height:

6' 0½" (1.84 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Like many people with a Y chromosome, I hadn't delved into the Twilight books. I tried to experience the books in the way that I thought the average reader would - which is to gobble them. The way that you read a book at 13 is different. You read it at a gallop, while you are eating. You avoid human contact... See more »

Trivia:

In 2007 he and his brother, Paul Weitz, met with Michael Moorcock the writer of the Elric of Melnibone books, to talk about a movie adaptation. Chris had been a fan of the books since childhood, and Moorcock trusted him with the project. See more »

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