Chris Weitz

Chris Weitz

56 · Born: Nov 30, 1969

2016
2011
2009
2007
2004

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornNov 30, 1969 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Susan Kohner
  • John Weitz
Relatives
  • Pancho Kohner (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Paul Kohner (Grandparent)
  • Lupita Tovar (Grandparent)
  • Paul Weitz (Sibling)

Biography

Christopher John Weitz is a multifaceted American creative force, boasting a distinguished career as a filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter. His impressive body of work has left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape, with notable credits including the animated feature Antz, the blockbuster space opera Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the raunchy coming-of-age comedy American Pie, the offbeat romantic comedy About a Boy, the supernatural teen thriller The Twilight Saga: New Moon, the comedy sequel Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, and the fantasy adventure The Golden Compass.

In his personal life, Weitz has been married to the lovely Mercedes Martinez since 2006, and the couple shares a trio of children.

Career

2006
Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas
Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas as Sheldon Schmeckler (voice)
2005
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith as Martin Coleman
2004
See This Movie
See This Movie as Panel Discussion Moderator
2000
1999
American Pie
American Pie as Male Voice in Porn Film (voice)
2023
The Creator
The Creator as Screenplay
2022
Pinocchio
Pinocchio as Screenplay
2017
2015
Cinderella
Cinderella as Screenplay
1998
Antz
Antz as Screenplay
2024
Afraid
Afraid as Director, Writer
2018
2011
A Better Life
A Better Life as Director
2007
The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass as Director, Screenplay
2002
About a Boy
About a Boy as Director, Screenplay
2001
Down to Earth
Down to Earth as Director
2025
Murderbot
Murderbot as Creator
2001
Off Centre
Off Centre as Creator