Peter Weir
- Biography
- Known for making moody, complex dramas that often focus on the emotional struggles of men caught up in social change and/or upheaval, Australian director Peter Weir is regarded as one of the most solid directors in both his native country and in ...
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- Born
- August 21, 1944
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Director Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World |
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Director Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World |
| 2004 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Picture Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nominated | Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Director Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America | Best Director Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World |
Films
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