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Oren Peli

Production Born Jan 21, 1970 Ramat Gan, Israel 42 credits
42
Total Credits
1984–2027
44 Years Career Span
33
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Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Oren Peli (Production).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 90-130 words.
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Source [1]: Oren Peli is an Israeli-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. Known for creating and directing Paranormal Activity. Born January 21, 1970, in Ramat Gan, Israel. Known credits: 28.
Source [2]: Paranormal Activity (2007) directed by Oren Peli. Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong.
Source [3]: Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin involves Jason Blum and Oren Peli.
Source [4]: Oren Peli is creator of Paranormal Activity and producer of Insidious, The River, and Chernobyl Diaries.
Name: Oren Peli.
Nationality/Role: Israeli-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer.
Birth: January 21, 1970, in Ramat Gan, Israel.
Key Work: Created and directed the horror film Paranormal Activity.
Other Production Credits: Insidious, The River, Chernobyl Diaries, Area 51, The Bay, and entries in the Paranormal Activity franchise. (Note: Area 51 and The Bay are in the TMDB Bio synopsis provided in the prompt, but not explicitly in the numbered sources. However, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above" and includes the TMDB BIO as part of the provided text. I must include them if they are in the provided text).
Correction: The prompt provides a "TMDB BIO" section at the top. I should treat that as part of the provided text.
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Oren Peli (Production).
Constraint 1: Use only verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Source 1 (TMDB): Oren Peli is an Israeli-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. Known for creating and directing Paranormal Activity. Produced on a microbudget, became a worldwide phenomenon, helped redefine modern found footage horror. Produced/developed Insidious, Area 51, Chernobyl Diaries, The Bay, and entries in Paranormal Activity franchise. Birthday: January 21, 1970. Birthplace: Ramat Gan, Israel. Known credits: 28.
Source 2 (IMDb): Paranormal Activity (2007) directed by Oren Peli. Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong.
Source 3 (Wikipedia): Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin credits: Jason Blum, Oren Peli, Emily Bader, Roland Buck III, Dan Lippert, Henry Ayres-Brown, Pedro Luque, Todd E. Miller.
Source 4 (Reddit): Oren Peli is creator of Paranormal Activity and producer of Insidious, The River, and upcoming Chernobyl Diaries.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Success.
Oren Peli is an Israeli-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer born in Ramat Gan, Israel, on January 21, 1970. He is best known for creating and directing the horror film Paranormal Activity. Produced on a microbudget, the 2007 film became a worldwide phenomenon and helped redefine modern found footage horror. The film features Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, and Amber Armstrong.
Paragraph 2: Production Career and Specific Projects.
Peli has produced and developed numerous genre projects and entries within the Paranormal Activity franchise. His production credits include Insidious, Area 51, Chernobyl Diaries, The Bay, and The River. He is also credited on Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin alongside Jason Blum, Emily Bader, Roland Buck III, Dan Lippert, Henry Ayres-Brown, Pedro Luque, and Todd E. Miller. Peli has a total of 28 known credits.
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Oren Peli is an Israeli-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer born in Ramat Gan, Israel, on January 21, 1970. He is best known for creating and directing the horror film Paranormal Activity. Produced on a microbudget, the 2007 film became a worldwide phenomenon and helped redefine modern found footage horror. The production features Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, and Amber Armstrong.

Peli has since produced and developed various genre projects and multiple entries in the Paranormal Activity franchise. His production work includes Insidious, Area 51, Chernobyl Diaries, The Bay, and The River. He is also associated with Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, which involves Jason Blum, Emily Bader, Roland Buck III, Dan Lippert, Henry Ayres-Brown, Pedro Luque, and Todd E. Miller. Peli has 28 known credits in his career.
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"Oren Peli is an Israeli-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer born in Ramat Gan, Israel, on January 21, 1970. He is best known for creating and directing the horror film Paranormal Activity. Produced on a microbudget, the 2007

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Career timeline

Paranormal Activity 8 · Producer
Insidious: Out of the Further · Producer
Insidious: The Red Door · Producer
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin · ProducerUnknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal ActivityThe Found Footage Phenomenon
The Horror Crowd
Insidious: The Last Key · ProducerEli Roth's History of Horror
Insidious: Chapter 3 · ProducerParanormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension · ProducerArea 51 · DirectorArea 51 · WriterArea 51 · Executive Producer
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones · Producer
Insidious: Chapter 2 · ProducerThe Lords of Salem · Producer
The River · StoryThe River · Executive ProducerThe River · CreatorParanormal Activity 4 · ProducerChernobyl Diaries · Producer
Insidious · ProducerFace OffParanormal Activity 3 · Producer
Paranormal Activity 2 · Producer
The Rotten Tomatoes Show
Paranormal Activity · EditorParanormal Activity · CastingParanormal Activity · Director of PhotographyParanormal Activity · ProducerParanormal Activity · Director
Días de cine
Cinema 3

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42 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Oren Peli best known for?

Oren Peli is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Insidious: Out of the Further (2026), Insidious: The Red Door (2023), Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (2021), Insidious: The Last Key (2018).

When and where was Oren Peli born?

Oren Peli was born on January 21, 1970 in Ramat Gan, Israel.

How many credits does Oren Peli have?

Oren Peli has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2027.

What is Oren Peli's background in cinema and television?

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Oren Peli (Production). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asteris...

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42credits
33films
9TV series
1984–2027active years

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