Peter Werner
| Peter Werner | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 17, 1947 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film, television director |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Marie Ashton (divorced) Kedren Jones |
| Children |
Lillie Werner Singh Katharine Werner James Werner |
| Parent(s) |
Elizabeth Grumbach Werner Henry Werner |
| Family | Tom Werner (brother) |
Peter H. Werner (born January 17, 1947 in New York City, New York) is an American film and television director.
Biography
Werner was born to a Jewish family,[1] in New York City, New York, one of three children born to Elizabeth (née Grumbach) and Henry Werner.[2] He has one sister, Patsy Werner Hanson, and one brother, Tom Werner.[2]
In 1977, Werner won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for directing the short film In the Region of Ice.[3] Since then he worked on primarily directing television amassing a number of television film credits namely Mama Flora's Family, Two Mothers for Zachary, Call Me Claus, I Married a Centerfold,[4] Gracie's Choice, Mom at Sixteen,Tempting Fate, among other films including Front of the Class (2008).[5]
His television series credits include Ghost Whisperer, Medium, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, A Different World, The Wonder Years, Moonlighting, and for the Graham Yost series Boomtown and Justified, among other series. He also starred in a television movie in 2010 called Bond of Silence.
Personal life
Werner's first wife was Marie Ashton; they later divorced and she remarried to Gerard L. Friend.[6] He remarried to Kedren Jones.[6] Werner is the father of three children: Lillie Werner Singh, Katharine Werner, and James Werner. He is the older brother of television producer Tom Werner.[7]
References
- ↑ Silbiger, Steve The Jewish Phenomenon: Seven Keys to the Enduring Wealth of a People p. 91
- 1 2 New York Times: "Paid Notice: Deaths WERNER, ELIZABETH GRUMBACH" February 17, 2003
- ↑ Peter Werner at The Official Academy Awards Database
- ↑ "I Married A Centerfold". The New York Times.
- ↑ Memphis Jewish Film Festival: "FRONT OF THE CLASS" retrieved February 29, 2016
- 1 2 New York Times: "Weddings/Celebrations: Lillie Werner, Arun Singh" MAY 4, 2014
- ↑ Peter Werner at FilmBug.com