Paul Weitz
Biography
Paul Weitz is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He was born on November 19, 1965, in New York City, New York, USA. Weitz is the older brother of filmmaker Chris Weitz. He is known for working on comedy films, including American Pie and About a Boy, for which he and Chris Weitz were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Weitz is also a writer, executive producer, and director of the Amazon Prime Video dramedy series Mozart in the Jungle. He has directed 40 films and television shows.
Career overview
Paul Weitz is a screenwriter, director, and producer. He has worked on various projects in the film industry. Weitz is known for his collaborations with his brother, Chris Weitz. Together, they have been involved in several comedy films.
Weitz has also directed and produced the Amazon Prime Video series Mozart in the Jungle. This is one of his notable works in television. His experience in film and television has contributed to his growth as a director and producer.
Weitz has directed numerous projects throughout his career. He has worked on over 40 credits, which include films and television shows. His work has been recognized in the industry, and he continues to be involved in various projects.
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- Murderbot (2025) Director
- Murderbot (2025) Executive Producer
- Murderbot (2025) Writer
- Murderbot (2025) Teleplay
- Murderbot (2025) Creator
- If You Were the Last (2024) Executive Producer
- About My Father (2023) Producer
- Moving On (2023) Director
- Moving On (2023) Screenplay
- Moving On (2023) Producer
- Pinocchio (2022) Executive Producer
- Crush (2022) Executive Producer
- Fatherhood (2021) Director
- Fatherhood (2021) Screenplay
- Bel Canto (2018) Director
- Bel Canto (2018) Screenplay
- Bel Canto (2018) Producer
- The Little Hours (2017) as Lurco
- Joshy (2016) as Private Investigator
- Grandma (2015) Director
- Grandma (2015) Writer
- Grandma (2015) Producer
- Mozart in the Jungle (2014) Executive Producer
- Life After Beth (2014) as Mr. Levin
- Admission (2013) Director
- Admission (2013) Producer
- American Reunion (2012) Executive Producer
- Being Flynn (2012) Director
- Being Flynn (2012) Screenplay
- Being Flynn (2012) Producer
- The Queen of Versailles (2012) Thanks
- Little Fockers (2010) Director
- Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) Director
- Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) Screenplay
- Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) Producer
- Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) Producer
- The Golden Compass (2007) Executive Producer
- American Dreamz (2006) Director
- American Dreamz (2006) Screenplay
- American Dreamz (2006) Producer
- Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas (2006) Producer
- In Good Company (2004) Director
- In Good Company (2004) Screenplay
- In Good Company (2004) Producer
- American Pie: Revealed (2004) as Self
- See This Movie (2004) as Filmmaker Who Isn't Wim Wenders
- American Wedding (2003) Executive Producer
- About a Boy (2002) Director
- About a Boy (2002) Screenplay
- American Pie 2 (2001) Executive Producer
- Off Centre (2001) Executive Producer
- Off Centre (2001) Creator
- Down to Earth (2001) Director
- Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) Screenplay
- The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000) as Assistant Director
- Chuck & Buck (2000) as Sam
- American Pie (1999) Director
- Antz (1998) Screenplay
- Sex and the Other Man (1996) Writer
- In Love Director
- In Love Screenplay
- In Love Producer
- Twice Director
- Twice Producer
- Husband's Secret Producer