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My Take
Paul Weitz fascinates me because of his range. The same filmmaker who, with his brother Chris, helped launch the raunchy American Pie also crafted the tender, unexpectedly wise About a Boy, earning a shared Oscar nomination for the latter. That swing from gross-out comedy to genuine emotional intelligence is harder to pull off than people credit. I value directors who hide real feeling beneath laughter, and Weitz consistently does. His Wesleyan-honed sensibility never feels showy; it simply serves the story and the audience. Among American comedy filmmakers of his generation, he is one I think deserves more serious appreciation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Weitz
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・ワイツ
- Reading
- ぽーる・わいつ
- Born
- November 19, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / film director / actor / filmmaker
2. Background
- University
- Wesleyan University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Weitz born?
Born November 19, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Paul Weitz from?
Paul Weitz is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Paul Weitz do?
Paul Weitz works as screenwriter, film producer, film director, actor, filmmaker.
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7. 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.