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Chris Weitz was born on November 30, 1969 in New York City, New York, United States. Chris Weitz is listed as a film director, film producer and screenwriter. The age as of 2026 is 56. Schooling on record includes Trinity College. Credited works include Bodhi Rook.
My Take
Chris Weitz is a fascinating case of range. Most people first met him through the raucous comedy of American Pie, made with his brother Paul, then About a Boy earned the two of them an Oscar nomination for adapted screenplay. That jump from gross-out laughs to genuinely tender storytelling impresses me. He later took on big franchise work, and I always find it interesting when a filmmaker can swing from intimate character pieces to studio tentpoles without losing himself. The brother partnership is what I keep coming back to, since collaborative siblings rarely sustain that kind of creative balance for so long.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Weitz
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・ワイツ
- Reading
- くりす・わいつ
- Born
- November 30, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / screenwriter / entrepreneur / actor
2. Background
- University
- Trinity College
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Bodhi Rook | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Weitz born?
Born November 30, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Chris Weitz from?
Chris Weitz is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Chris Weitz do?
Chris Weitz works as film director, film producer, screenwriter, entrepreneur, actor.
What is Chris Weitz known for?
Notable works include Bodhi Rook.
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