Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Sibling
Bobby Farrelly
Education
Columbia University, Columbia University School of the Arts, Cumberland High School, Providence College
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
Popularity
Tier C -- 16,462 Wikipedia views/month
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Peter Farrelly is known for directing.
Born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA (age 69).
3 awards including Academy Award for Best Picture.
Peter Farrelly has 12 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (12)
I Play Rocky
Producer, Director
Dear Santa
Writer, Producer
Ricky Stanicky
Director, Writer
Green Book
Writer, Producer, Director
Dumb and Dumber To
Director, Writer
Movie 43
Producer, Director
The Ringer
Producer
Osmosis Jones
Producer, Director
Shallow Hal
Director, Writer, Producer
Me, Myself & Irene
Writer, Director, Producer
AWARDS (4)
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
2019
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Academy Award for Best Picture
2019
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
2019
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National Board of Review Award for Best Film
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Biography
Peter John Farrelly (born December 17, 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. Along with his brother Bobby, the Farrelly brothers are best known for directing and producing quirky and romantic comedy films such as Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, Me, Myself and Irene, There's Something About Mary, and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid.
Farrelly solo-directed and co-wrote the comedy-drama Green Book (2018), which won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018, the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay, and the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Farrelly?
Peter Farrelly is 69 years old, born on .
Where was Peter Farrelly born?
Peter Farrelly was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA.
What movies or shows has Peter Farrelly been in?
Peter Farrelly has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include I Play Rocky (2026), Dear Santa (2024), Ricky Stanicky (2024), Green Book (2018), Dumb and Dumber To (2014).
What is Peter Farrelly known for?
Peter Farrelly is primarily known as a director. Peter John Farrelly (born December 17, 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. Along with his brother Bobby, the Farrelly brothers are best known for directing…
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