Peter Atencio
Peter Atencio (born March 15, 1983) is an American television and film director best known for directing the sketch comedy series Key & Peele, as well as the duo's feature film Keanu, released in 2016. For Key & Peele, Atencio received a Primetime Emmy Award.
Peter Atencio
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- Name
- Peter Atencio
- Born
- 15 March 1983
- Birthplace
- Denver, Colorado, U.S.
- Occupation
- TV and film director
- Known for
- Key & Peele, Keanu
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- film direction · television direction
- Education
- Denver School of the Arts
- Languages
- English
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Peter Atencio (born March 15, 1983) is an American television and film director best known for directing the sketch comedy series Key & Peele, as well as the duo's feature film Keanu, released in 2016. For Key & Peele, Atencio received a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Peter Atencio (born 1983) is a director and screenwriter, of American nationality. The director was born in Denver.
Peter Atencio was educated at Denver School of the Arts. Activity centred on film direction and television direction. Languages used include English.
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• Name — Peter Atencio • Born — 15 March 1983 • Birthplace — Denver, Colorado, U.S. • Occupation — TV and film director • Known for — Key & Peele, Keanu
Career
Career
Atencio directed all episodes of the sketch comedy series Key & Peele, starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, which aired on Comedy Central. In 2016, Atencio directed the action-comedy film Keanu, starring Key and Peele, which was released in the U.S. by Warner Bros. on April 29. In 2017, Atencio directed the action-comedy series Jean-Claude Van Johnson starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, which was released in the U.S. by Amazon Studios on December 15, 2017. On April 14, 2021, it was announced that Atencio would direct the comedy film The Machine, based on Bert Kreischer's life and career, who is also attached as star, for Legendary Entertainment.
Filmography
Filmography
• The Rig (2010) • Keanu (2016) • The Machine (2023) • Animal Friends (2027)
Television
Television
• Key & Peele (2012–2015) • Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special (2014) • The Last Man on Earth (2014–2015) • Jean-Claude Van Johnson (2016–2017) • Making History (2017) • Whiskey Cavalier (2019) • The Twilight Zone (2020) • The Afterparty (2023)
Peter Atencio, Jay Martel, Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Ian Roberts and Joel Zadak at the 73rd Annual Peabody Awards.
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- 1.Peter Atencio, the silent partner behind 'Key & Peele,' makes his presence known throughout 'Keanu'. 29 April 2016.
- 2.Peter Atencio. It's my birthday, so if I say we're gonna discuss the theological allegories in the Matrix trilogy THEN BITCH THATS WHAT WE GONNA DO. 444886611881254913. 15 March 2014.
- 3.Outstanding Variety Sketch Series 2016 - Nominees & Winners. Television Academy.
- 4.How Director Peter Atencio Acts as the Unsung, Essential Third Member of 'Key and Peele'. Splitsider. November 14, 2013.
- 5.Wenzel, John. "Key & Peele's" secret weapon is director Peter Atencio. www.denverpost.com. November 13, 2013.
- 6.Bowles, Scott. 'Key & Peele' In New Line Deal For First Joint Film, About Purloined Feline 'Keanu'. Deadline. October 20, 2014.
- 7.Pedersen, Erik. Warner Bros Moves Key & Peele Starrer 'Keanu' Back One Week – Update. Deadline. January 12, 2016.
- 8.Kroll, Justin. Peter Atencio To Direct Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer. Deadline. April 14, 2021.
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