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Paul Weitz(I)

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  • Writer
  • Director
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Paul Weitz
'Grandma' director Paul Weitz talks about his movie in this interview that was conducted on location in Park City, Utah from the IMDB & AIV Studio at Sundance 2015.
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Paul Weitz was born on November 19, 1965 in New York City, New York, USA as Paul J. Weitz. He is a director, writer and producer, known for Grandma (2015), About a Boy (2002), and Mozart in the Jungle (2014), for which he won a Golden Globe. He has been married to Patricia Brown since December 15, 2001. They have three children.
BornNovember 19, 1965
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BornNovember 19, 1965
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 3 wins & 10 nominations total

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Paul Weitz in Grandma (2015)
Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, and Paul Weitz in Admission (2013)
Tina Fey and Paul Weitz in Admission (2013)
Paul Weitz and Nat Wolff in Admission (2013)
Paul Weitz and Nick Flynn in Being Flynn (2012)
Paul Weitz in Being Flynn (2012)
Robert De Niro and Paul Weitz in Being Flynn (2012)
Robert De Niro and Paul Weitz in Little Fockers (2010)
Paul Weitz in Little Fockers (2010)
Scarlett Johansson and Paul Weitz in In Good Company (2004)
Paul Weitz in In Good Company (2004)
Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz in In Good Company (2004)

Known for

Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult in About a Boy (2002)
About a Boy
7.1
  • Writer
  • 2002
Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, and Scarlett Johansson in In Good Company (2004)
In Good Company
6.5
  • Producer
  • 2004
Salma Hayek, John C. Reilly, Ray Stevenson, and Chris Massoglia in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
5.8
  • Producer
  • 2009
Lily Tomlin and Julia Garner in Grandma (2015)
Grandma
6.7
  • Producer
  • 2015

Credits

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Producer

  • Cracking Up
    • executive producer
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2004–2006
  • Untitled Lauren Ludwig/FX project
    • executive producer
    • Pre-production
  • The Husband's Secret
    • producer
    • In Development
  • Manhunt
    • producer
    • In Development
  • Robert De Niro and Sebastian Maniscalco in About My Father (2023)
    About My Father
    • producer
    • 2023
  • Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in Moving On (2022)
    Moving On
    • producer (produced by)
    • 2022
  • Tom Hanks and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth in Pinocchio (2022)
    Pinocchio
    • executive producer
    • 2022
  • Rowan Blanchard, Auli'i Cravalho, and Isabella Ferreira in Crush (2022)
    Crush
    • producer
    • 2022
  • Heart of Life
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2019
  • Abstract Furies (2018)
    Abstract Furies
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2018
  • Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe in Bel Canto (2018)
    Bel Canto
    • producer
    • 2018
  • Gael García Bernal and Lola Kirke in Mozart in the Jungle (2014)
    Mozart in the Jungle
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2018
  • A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017)
    A Happening of Monumental Proportions
    • producer
    • 2017
  • Nicholas Braun and Zoey Deutch in Good Kids (2016)
    Good Kids
    • producer
    • 2016
  • Lily Tomlin and Julia Garner in Grandma (2015)
    Grandma
    • producer
    • 2015
  • Tina Fey and Paul Rudd in Admission (2013)
    Admission
    • producer
    • 2013
  • Mena Suvari, Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Seann William Scott, and Eddie Kaye Thomas in American Reunion (2012)
    American Reunion
    • executive producer
    • 2012
  • Robert De Niro and Paul Dano in Being Flynn (2012)
    Being Flynn
    • producer
    • 2012
  • Lone Star (2010)
    Lone Star
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2010

Writer

  • Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in Moving On (2022)
    Moving On
    • written by
    • 2022
  • Kevin Hart and Rhythm Hurd in Fatherhood (2021)
    Fatherhood
    • screenplay by
    • 2021
  • Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe in Bel Canto (2018)
    Bel Canto
    • screenplay by
    • 2018
  • Gael García Bernal and Lola Kirke in Mozart in the Jungle (2014)
    Mozart in the Jungle
    • developed by
    • written by
    • story by ...
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2018
  • Minnie Driver in About a Boy (2014)
    About a Boy
    • based on the screenplay by
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2015
  • Lily Tomlin and Julia Garner in Grandma (2015)
    Grandma
    • written by
    • 2015
  • Robert De Niro and Paul Dano in Being Flynn (2012)
    Being Flynn
    • written by
    • 2012
  • Salma Hayek, John C. Reilly, Ray Stevenson, and Chris Massoglia in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
    Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
    • screenplay
    • 2009
  • American Dreamz (2006)
    American Dreamz
    • written by
    • 2006
  • Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, and Scarlett Johansson in In Good Company (2004)
    In Good Company
    • written by
    • 2004
  • John Cho, Jason George, Sean Maguire, Lauren Stamile, and Eddie Kaye Thomas in Off Centre (2001)
    Off Centre
    • creator
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 2001–2002
  • Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult in About a Boy (2002)
    About a Boy
    • screenplay
    • 2002
  • Eddie Murphy in Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
    Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
    • screenplay
    • 2000
  • Fantasy Island (1998)
    Fantasy Island
    • story
    • teleplay
    • TV Series
    • 1998–1999
  • Antz (1998)
    Antz
    • screenplay
    • 1998

Director

  • Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in Moving On (2022)
    Moving On
    • Director
    • 2022
  • Kevin Hart and Rhythm Hurd in Fatherhood (2021)
    Fatherhood
    • Director
    • 2021
  • Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe in Bel Canto (2018)
    Bel Canto
    • Director
    • 2018
  • Gael García Bernal and Lola Kirke in Mozart in the Jungle (2014)
    Mozart in the Jungle
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2018
  • Lily Tomlin and Julia Garner in Grandma (2015)
    Grandma
    • Director
    • 2015
  • Tina Fey and Paul Rudd in Admission (2013)
    Admission
    • Director
    • 2013
  • Robert De Niro and Paul Dano in Being Flynn (2012)
    Being Flynn
    • Director
    • 2012
  • Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Ben Stiller, Jessica Alba, and Owen Wilson in Little Fockers (2010)
    Little Fockers
    • Director
    • 2010
  • Salma Hayek, John C. Reilly, Ray Stevenson, and Chris Massoglia in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
    Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
    • Director
    • 2009
  • American Dreamz (2006)
    American Dreamz
    • Director
    • 2006
  • Cracking Up (2004)
    Cracking Up
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2004
  • Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, and Scarlett Johansson in In Good Company (2004)
    In Good Company
    • Director
    • 2004
  • Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult in About a Boy (2002)
    About a Boy
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Down to Earth (2001)
    Down to Earth
    • Director
    • 2001
  • American Pie: Outtakes (1999)
    American Pie: Outtakes
    • Director
    • Video
    • 1999
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Videos16

Cirque du Freak: "Murlaugh Abducts Darren"
Clip 1:00
Cirque du Freak: "Murlaugh Abducts Darren"
Cirque du Freak: "Crepsley and Murlaugh Fight"
Clip 0:41
Cirque du Freak: "Crepsley and Murlaugh Fight"
Cirque du Freak: "Steve and Darren Fight"
Clip 0:43
Cirque du Freak: "Steve and Darren Fight"
Cirque du Freak: "Evra Sets the Rules of the Tent"
Clip 0:42
Cirque du Freak: "Evra Sets the Rules of the Tent"
Cirque du Freak: "Madame Truska Has a Vision"
Clip 0:56
Cirque du Freak: "Madame Truska Has a Vision"
Cirque du Freak: "Darren Asks What Powers He Has"
Clip 1:00
Cirque du Freak: "Darren Asks What Powers He Has"
Cirque du Freak: "Steve Asks Crepsley to Turn Him Into a Vampire"
Clip 0:40
Cirque du Freak: "Steve Asks Crepsley to Turn Him Into a Vampire"
You're My Musical Soulmate
Clip 1:04
You're My Musical Soulmate
I'm Not a Cab
Clip 0:57
I'm Not a Cab
I'm Not Jealous
Clip 1:02
I'm Not Jealous
Call Me
Clip 1:00
Call Me
What Could Go Wrong?
Clip 0:59
What Could Go Wrong?

Personal details

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  • Born
    • November 19, 1965
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Patricia BrownDecember 15, 2001 - present (1 child)
  • Parents
      Susan Kohner
  • Relatives
      Chris Weitz(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Feature audio commentary for the film, About a Boy (2002), with Chris Weitz (2002).
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Grandfather Paul Kohner was an agent for clients like Ingmar Bergman, John Huston and Billy Wilder.
  • Quotes
    "People like their medicine to taste bad." -commenting on why movie-goers and critics respect dramas more than comedies.
  • Trademark
      Frequently casts John Cho.

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