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Peter Weir was born on August 21, 1944 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is a director and writer, known for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), The Way Back (2010) and Witness (1985). He has been married to Wendy Stites since 1966. They have two children. See full bio »

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Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 40 wins & 54 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Director
(2003)
The Way Back
The Way Back Director
(2010)
Witness
Witness Director
(1985)
Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society Director
(1989)
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Filmography

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 2010/I The Way Back
 1993 Fearless
 1990 Green Card
 1985 Witness
 1981 Gallipoli
 1979 The Plumber (TV Movie)
 1977 The Last Wave
 1976 Luke's Kingdom (TV Mini Series) (2 episodes)
- The Dam and the Damned (1976)
- A Man Worse Than Cormac (1976)
 1975 Three Workshop Films (Short)
 1973 Whatever Happened to Green Valley? (Documentary)
 1972 Boat Building (Short)
 1972 Incredible Floridas (Documentary short)
 1972 The Billiard Room (Short)
 1972 The Computer Centre (Short)
 1972 The Field Day (Short)
 1971 Homesdale
 1971 Three to Go (segment "Michael")
 1969 Stirring the Pool (Short)
 1969 Man on a Green Bike (TV Movie)
 1968 Count Vim's Last Exercise (TV Short)
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3 Print Biographies | 8 Interviews | 4 Articles | 1 Pictorial | See more »

Alternate Names:

Peter Wier

Spouse:

Wendy Stites  (2 children)

Children:

Ingrid Weir

Parents:

Weir, Peggy | Weir, Lindsay
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Personal Quote:

I don't think I have any sort of master plan. I work intuitively. See more »

Trivia:

As of 2018, he has directed three Oscar Best Picture nominees: Witness (1985), Dead Poets Society (1989) and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003). He was also nominated for Best Director for each film. See more »

Trademark:

His films often revolve around the individual standing up to conformity. See more »
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