Peter Hyams

Career overview

Peter Hyams was born on July 26, 1943, in New York City, New York, United States. He is an American male who has worked as a screenwriter, director, and cinematographer. Over the course of his career he has accumulated a total of forty‑four credited works, with directing listed as his primary discipline. Hyams is also known by the Russian transliteration Питер Хайамс.

As a director Hyams is most frequently associated with several high‑profile genre pictures. He directed the 1984 science‑fiction adventure 2010, which serves as a sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. His filmography also includes the thriller Capricorn One, the comic‑book adaptation Timecop, and the horror‑action collaboration End of Days starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. These titles illustrate his focus on science‑fiction, thriller, and action‑oriented storytelling, and they have become the works most commonly cited when describing his directing career.

The TMDB profile lists Hyams under the directing category and highlights his extensive body of work, with a content score of 100 indicating a fully documented record. His known credits total forty‑four, reflecting a sustained presence in both film and television production. Throughout his career Hyams has consistently combined his skills as a writer and cinematographer with his directorial vision, contributing to the visual and narrative style of each project he has helmed.