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W. Peter Iliff

Known For
Writing
Active Years
1989–2026 (38 Years)
Total Credits
25 credits in database
Writing 25 credits
25
Total Credits
1989–2026
38 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

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[1] TMDB: Known for Writing. 17 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Born November 19, 1957. American screenwriter, film director, film producer. Wrote screenplay for Point Break (1991), Under Suspicion (2000), Patriot Games (1992), and Varsity Blues.
[3] Wikipedia: Born November 19, 1957. American screenwriter, film director, film producer. Wrote screenplay for Point Break (1991).
[4] TMDB: Known as Screenplay, Executive Producer, Writer, Story, Director, Original Film Writer, and Actor. Work includes Point Break, Patriot Games, Tales from the Crypt, Under Suspicion, The Enforcer, Varsity Blues, and Rites of Passage.
[5] Wikidata: American screenwriter, director, producer. Full name William Peter Gates Iliff.
[6] Biographies.net: Mentions biography exists.
Name: W. Peter Iliff (also known as William Peter Gates Iliff).
Birthdate: November 19, 1957.
Nationality: American.
Professions: Screenwriter, film director, film producer, actor, executive producer, story, and original film writer.
Writing Credits: Point Break (1991), Under Suspicion (2000), Patriot Games (1992), Varsity Blues, Tales from the Crypt, The Enforcer, and Rites of Passage.
Total Credits (TMDB): 17 known credits.

W. Peter Iliff, also known as William Peter Gates Iliff, is an American screenwriter, film director, and film producer born on November 19, 1957. His professional roles include writing, directing, producing, acting, executive producing, and providing story or

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Career

Career overview

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Name: W. Peter Iliff (also William Peter Gates Iliff).
Born: November 19, 1957.
Nationality: American.
Roles: Screenwriter, film director, film producer, actor, executive producer, story writer, original film writer.
Writing Credits:
Point Break (1991)
Under Suspicion (2000)
Patriot Games (1992)
Varsity Blues
Tales from the Crypt
The Enforcer
Rites of Passage
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W. Peter Iliff, also known as William Peter Gates Iliff, is an American screenwriter, film director, and film producer born on November 19, 1957. His professional credits include work as an actor, executive producer, and original film writer. He is recognized for his contributions to various film and television projects.
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Iliff is known for writing the screenplay for the 1991 film Point Break. His writing credits also include the 1992 film Patriot Games and the 2000 film Under Suspicion. Other works associated with his writing include Varsity Blues, Tales from the Crypt, The Enforcer, and Rites of Passage.
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W. Peter Iliff, also identified as William Peter Gates Iliff, is an American screenwriter, film director, and film producer born on November 19, 1957. His professional background encompasses various roles within the industry, including work as an actor, executive producer, story writer, and original film writer.

Iliff is recognized for writing the screenplay for the 1991 film Point Break. His writing credits extend to several other notable productions, such as the 1992 film Patriot Games and the 2000 film Under Suspicion. Additionally, his body of work includes writing for titles such as Varsity Blues, Tales from the Crypt, The Enforcer, and Rites of Passage.
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"W. Peter Iliff, also identified as William Peter Gates Iliff, is an American screenwriter, film director, and film producer born on November 19, 1957. His professional background encompasses various roles within the industry, including work as an actor, executive producer, story writer, and original film writer.

Iliff is recognized for writing the screenplay for the 1991 film Point Break. His writing credits extend to several other notable productions, such as the 1992 film Patriot Games and the 2000 film Under Suspicion. Additionally, his body of work includes writing for titles such as Varsity Blues, Tales from the Crypt, The Enforcer, and Rites of Passage."

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Name: W. Peter Iliff / William Peter Gates Iliff.
Born: November 19, 1957.
Nationality: American.
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Career timeline

Deep Water · Executive Producer
Turbulence · Executive Producer
RiffTrax Live: Point Break · Original Film Writer
The Enforcer · WriterThe Enforcer · Executive Producer
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Point Break · StoryPoint Break · Original Film Writer
Rites of Passage · DirectorRites of Passage · ScreenplayRites of Passage · Story
Under Suspicion · Screenplay
Varsity Blues · Screenplay
Blade Squad · StoryBlade Squad · Screenplay
Patriot Games · Screenplay
Point Break · ScreenplayPoint Break · StoryPrayer of the Rollerboys · Writer
Tales from the Crypt · DirectorTales from the Crypt · Screenplay

Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is W. Peter Iliff best known for?

W. Peter Iliff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deep Water (2026), Turbulence (2025), The Enforcer (2022), The Enforcer (2022).

How many credits does W. Peter Iliff have?

W. Peter Iliff has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.

What is W. Peter Iliff's background in cinema and television?

Subject: W. Peter Iliff (Writing). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use ONLY provided sources. Sources provided: [1] TMDB: Known for Writing. 17 known credits. [2] IMDb: Born November 19, 1957. American screenwriter, ...

W. Peter Iliff by the numbers

25credits
23films
2TV series
1989–2026active years

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