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Chris Weitz | |
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 Weitz in November 2009 | |
| Born | Christopher John Weitz November 30, 1969 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge University |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Notable work | Chuck & Buck American Pie About a Boy The Twilight Saga: New Moon Rogue One: A Star Wars Story |
| Spouse |
Mercedes Martinez (m. 2006) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Paul Weitz (brother) Lupita Tovar (grandmother) Paul Kohner (grandfather) |
Christopher John Weitz (/waɪts/; born November 30, 1969) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor. He is best known for his work with his brother Paul on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy; the latter earned the Weitz brothers a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.[1] Among his other main works, Weitz directed the film adaptation of the novel The Golden Compass and the film adaptation of New Moon from the series of Twilight books, wrote the screenplay for Disney's 2015 live-action adaptation of Cinderella, and co-wrote Rogue One with Tony Gilroy.
- ^ Holson, Laura M. (August 6, 2015). "The Weitz Brothers Help Each Other Through Hollywood Hits and Misses". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2017.