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Known For
Director
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality
Children
1 child: John Hyams
Parents
Barry Hyams, Ruth Hurok
Siblings
Danna Hyams, Nessa Hyams
Education
Syracuse University, Hunter College, High School of Music & Art
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
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Peter Hyams is known for directing.
Born in New York City, New York, U.S. (age 82).
Recipient of the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
Peter Hyams has 19 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (19)
AWARDS (1)
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Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1985
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Peter Hyams (born July 26, 1943) is an American screenwriter, director and cinematographer, probably best known for directing the 1984 science fiction adventure 2010 (the sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey), Capricorn One, the comic book adaptation Timecop and the Arnold Schwarzenegger horror/action film End of Days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Hyams?
Peter Hyams is 82 years old, born on .
Where was Peter Hyams born?
Peter Hyams was born in New York City, New York, U.S..
What movies or shows has Peter Hyams been in?
Peter Hyams has 19 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Sound of Thunder (2005), The Musketeer (2001), End of Days (1999), The Relic (1997), Timecop (1997).
What is Peter Hyams known for?
Peter Hyams is primarily known as a director. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Peter Hyams (born July 26, 1943) is an American screenwriter, director and cinematographer, probably best known for directing the 1984…
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