Peter Farrelly

Peter Farrelly (born 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter and actor.

Also recorded as Peter John Farrelly.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Peter John Farrelly.

Born at Phoenixville in 1956.

In detail

Peter Farrelly studied at Providence College, Columbia University and Columbia University School of the Arts. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Membership is recorded of Farrelly brothers.

Distinctions recorded are National Board of Review Award for Best Film, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay and Academy Award for Best Picture.

Sources

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“Peter Farrelly”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1368300: Peter Farrelly
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1956
Awards: National Board of Review Award for Best Film,Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay,Academy Award for Best Picture
Family: film_directors
Authority: Q1368300
Languages: English
Member of: Farrelly brothers
Birth name: Peter John Farrelly
Production: one_pass
Birth place: Phoenixville
Educated at: Providence College,Columbia University,Columbia University School of the Arts,Kent School
Nationality: United States
Occupations: film director,screenwriter,actor,film producer,television producer
Work locations: United States
External identifiers: wikidata: Q1368300 · wikipedia: Peter Farrelly
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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