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Peter Farrelly

Peter John Farrelly (born December 17, 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. Along with his brother Bobby, the Farrelly brothers are mostly famous for directing and producing quirky comedy and romantic comedy films such as Dumb and Dumber; Shallow Hal; Me, Myself and Irene; There's Something About Mary; and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid. Farrelly solo-directed and co-wrote the comedy-drama Green Book (2018), which won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018, the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay, and Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

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Peter Farrelly

Peter Farrelly at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of The Farrelly Brothers ' Lost Son of Havana.

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Name
Peter Farrelly
Birth Name
Peter John Farrelly
Born
17 December 1956
Birthplace
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation
Filmmaker, novelist
Education
Providence College Columbia University
Full name
Peter John Farrelly.
Nationality
United States.
Honours
National Board of Review Award for Best Film, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay and Academy Award for Best Picture.
Languages
English.

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Peter John Farrelly (born December 17, 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. Along with his brother Bobby, the Farrelly brothers are mostly famous for directing and producing quirky comedy and romantic comedy films such as Dumb and Dumber; Shallow Hal; Me, Myself and Irene; There's Something About Mary; and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid. Farrelly solo-directed and co-wrote the comedy-drama Green Book (2018), which won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018, the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay, and Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Honours and memberships
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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