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Son of Susan Kohner.

Brother of Paul Weitz.

Nephew of producer Pancho Kohner.

Son of the late fashion designer and novelist John Weitz

Graduated from Cambridge University, where he was a classmate of Rachel Weisz.

Grandson of Paul Kohner and Lupita Tovar.

Started reading The Golden Compass (2007) while he was filming About a Boy (2002).

He graduated with a degree in English Literature from Trinity College, Cambridge.

Before he was going to direct The Golden Compass (2007), he was invited by director Peter Jackson to visit the set of King Kong (2005) in order to gain insight into directing a big-budget film.

In 2005 Weitz announced his departure from the The Golden Compass (2007), citing the enormous technical challenged involved, and the fear being denounced by both the book's fans and detractors. He was replaced by British director Anand Tucker. Ironically, Tucker left the project in 2006 over creative differences with New Line and Weitz returned to the director's chair, after receiving a letter from Philip Pullman asking him to reconsider.

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.

Has worked on 9 project where John Cho stars.

Got the directing job of New Moon (2009) after Catherine Hardwicke backed out.

His movie About a Boy (2002) is one of author Stephenie Meyer's favorite movies. She's the author of New Moon (2009) which he is set to direct.

Originally offered Brad Pitt the lead in About a Boy (2002) but he turned it down. However, they later worked together on Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005).

His first movie experience was Midway (1976).

Lived by the sea when he was a kid. That's the reason why he didn't like the movie Jaws (1975).

Saw Star Wars (1977) for the first time, when he was 7 years old.

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