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Paul Weitz

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Filmmaker

The Resume

    (November 19, 1965- )
    Born in New York City, New York
    With his brother Chris, directed and produced 'American Pie' (1999); directed 'Down to Earth' (2001); directed and wrote 'About a Boy' (2002); and produced 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' (2008) and 'A Happening of Monumental Proportions' (2017)
    Directed, wrote, and produced 'In Good Company' (2004), 'American Dreamz' (2006), 'Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant' (2009), 'Being Flynn' (2012), 'Grandma' (2015), 'Bel Canto' (2015), and 'Fatherhood' (2021)
    Directed 'Little Fockers' (2010)
    Director, writer, and executive producer for the TV series 'Mozart in the Jungle' (2014-18))
    Appeared in the films 'Chuck and Buck' (2000), 'See This Movie' (2001), and 'The Little Hours' (2017)
    Son of actress Susan Kohner
    Grandson of actress Lupita Tovar

Why he might be annoying:

    He complained that, thanks to their rep from 'American Pie,' he and Chris were blamed for all the fart jokes in 'Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.'
    He said he was embarrassed after making 'Admission' (2013) and realizing it was his first film with a female protagonist.
    He said, 'If you're trying to reach a large bunch of people, it's almost impossible to make a really good film.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He has written several plays that were produced off-Broadway.
    He and Chris were nominated for an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'About a Boy.'
    He said about his willingness to make low-budget films, 'Whatever bar they set, I'll limbo under it.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying