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Peter Cattaneo

Known For
Directing
Born
July 1, 1964 in Twickenham, London
Active Years
1989–2025 (37 Years)
Total Credits
22 credits in database
Directing Born Jul 1, 1964 Twickenham, London 22 credits
22
Total Credits
1989–2025
37 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Peter Joseph Cattaneo is an English filmmaker born on July 1, 1964, in Twickenham, London. He is recognized for his work as a director and producer. Cattaneo is best known for directing the 1997 British comedy film The Full Monty. His career includes directing several other feature films, such as Lucky Break in 2001, Opal Dream in 2006, and The Rocker in 2008. Throughout his career, he has received two Academy Award nominations and two BAFTA awards. Additionally, he was the recipient of the MTV Movie Award for Best New Filmmaker for his work on The Full Monty. He holds the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire. He is married to Julia, and they have four children.

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Career

Career overview

Peter Joseph Cattaneo is a British filmmaker born on July 1, 1964, in Twickenham, London. He is recognized as a two-time Academy Award-nominated director. His career is most notably defined by his work on the 1997 British comedy film The Full Monty. For his contributions to this project, he received the MTV Movie Award for Best New Filmmaker and earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director. Additionally, he has been recognized as a two-time BAFTA winner.

Beyond his work on The Full Monty, Cattaneo has directed several other feature films. His filmography includes the 2001 production Lucky Break, the 2006 film Opal Dream, and the 2008 comedy The Rocker. Throughout his career, he has maintained credits as both a director and a producer. He holds the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire.

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Career timeline

The Penguin Lessons · Director
Magpie Murders · DirectorMagpie Murders · CreatorThe Flatshare · Executive ProducerThe Flatshare · Director
Military Wives · Director
Flack · Director
Diana and I · Director
The A Word · Director
Rev. · Director
The Rocker · Director
Opal Dream · DirectorOpal Dream · Screenplay
Lucky Break · DirectorLucky Break · Producer
The Full Monty · Director
Loved Up · Director
Concierto Evolución · Co-Writer
Teenage Health Freak · Director
Dear Rosie · Director
4 Play · Director

Full Filmography

22 titles
  • The Penguin Lessons (2025) Director
  • Magpie Murders (2022) Director
  • Magpie Murders (2022) Creator
  • The Flatshare (2022) Executive Producer
  • The Flatshare (2022) Director
  • Military Wives (2020) Director
  • Flack (2019) Director
  • Diana and I (2017) Director
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  • The A Word (2016) Director
  • Rev. (2010) Director
  • The Rocker (2008) Director
  • Opal Dream (2006) Director
  • Opal Dream (2006) Screenplay
  • Lucky Break (2001) Director
  • Lucky Break (2001) Producer
  • The Full Monty (1997) Director
  • Loved Up (1995) Director
  • Concierto Evolución (1992) Co-Writer
  • Teenage Health Freak (1991) Director
  • Dear Rosie (1990) Director
  • 4 Play (1989) Director
  • The Players Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Peter Cattaneo best known for?

Peter Cattaneo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Flatshare (2022), The Flatshare (2022), Military Wives (2020), The Rocker (2008).

When and where was Peter Cattaneo born?

Peter Cattaneo was born on July 1, 1964 in Twickenham, London.

How many credits does Peter Cattaneo have?

Peter Cattaneo has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2025.

What is Peter Cattaneo's background in cinema and television?

Peter Joseph Cattaneo is an English filmmaker born on July 1, 1964, in Twickenham, London. He is recognized for his work as a director and producer. Cattaneo is best known for directing the 1997 British comedy film The Full Monty. His career includes directing several other feature films, such as Lucky Break in 2001, O...

Peter Cattaneo by the numbers

22credits
13films
9TV series
1989–2025active years

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