Peter Farrelly

Date of Birth: 1956-12-17
Place of Birth: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Peter John Farrelly (born December 17, 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and novelist, known for his work in the comedy genre with his younger brother Bobby, writing and dire... Peter John Farrelly (born December 17, 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and novelist, known for his work in the comedy genre with his younger brother Bobby, writing and directing films such as "Dumb and Dumber" (1994), "There's Something About Mary" (1998), and "Me, Myself & Irene" (2000). After a twenty-year run of collaborations that culminated in the sequel "Dumb and Dumber To" (2014), the Farrelly brothers embarked on solo careers. Peter made his solo directorial debut with the period drama "Green Book" (2018), which went on to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 2019.