Peter Greenaway

Peter Greenaway

83 · Born: Apr 5, 1942

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornApr 5, 1942 Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK
Spouse
  • Carol

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Saskia Boddeke

    ( Dec 7, 2025 to Dec 7, 2025 )

Biography

Peter Greenaway, a multifaceted artist, initially honed his skills as a painter before embarking on a career in the film industry. In 1965, he began working as a film editor for the Central Office of Information, a role that allowed him to cultivate his expertise in the medium.

As his experience and confidence grew, Greenaway soon found himself driven to create his own films. And so, he did. With unwavering dedication, he produced an impressive array of short and feature-length films that showcased his unique vision and artistic flair.

But Greenaway's creative endeavors didn't stop there. He also explored other mediums, including painting, novel writing, and book authorship. His artistic output is a testament to his boundless imagination and unrelenting passion for creative expression.

Throughout his illustrious career, Greenaway has enjoyed numerous accolades, including one-man shows and curated exhibitions at esteemed museums worldwide. These showcases not only highlighted his remarkable artistic talents but also cemented his status as a true master of his craft.

In short, Peter Greenaway is a visionary artist who has made an indelible mark on the world of film, art, and literature. His remarkable body of work continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

Career

2018
The Greenaway Alphabet
The Greenaway Alphabet as Peter Greenaway
2009
The Marriage
The Marriage as Some characters (uncredited)
8 ½ Women
8 ½ Women as (uncredited)
1980
The Falls
The Falls as Interviewer
1975
Windows
Windows as Narrator
1973
2025
Blondi
Blondi as Writer
2018
Walking to Paris
Walking to Paris as Director, Writer
2017
2015
Eisenstein in Guanajuato
Eisenstein in Guanajuato as Director, Screenplay
2012
2009
The Marriage
The Marriage as Director
2008
Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!
Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! as Director, Screenplay
2007
Nightwatching
Nightwatching as Director, Writer
2005
Writing on Water
Writing on Water as Director, Writer
A Life in Suitcases
A Life in Suitcases as Director, Writer
2004
Visions of Europe
Visions of Europe as Director, Writer
2003
8 ½ Women
8 ½ Women as Director, Screenplay
1995
The Pillow Book
The Pillow Book as Director, Writer
1994
1993
The Baby of Mâcon
The Baby of Mâcon as Director, Writer
1992
1991
Prospero's Books
Prospero's Books as Director, Screenplay
1990
A TV Dante
A TV Dante as Director
1988
Drowning by Numbers
Drowning by Numbers as Director, Writer
1987
The Belly of an Architect
The Belly of an Architect as Director, Writer
1985
A Zed & Two Noughts
A Zed & Two Noughts as Director, Writer
1983
The Sea in Their Blood
The Sea in Their Blood as Director, Writer
Four American Composers
Four American Composers as Director, Writer
1982
The Draughtsman's Contract
The Draughtsman's Contract as Director, Screenplay
1981
Terence Conran
Terence Conran as Director
Zandra Rhodes
Zandra Rhodes as Director, Screenplay
1980
The Falls
The Falls as Director, Writer
Act of God
Act of God as Director
1979
A Walk Through H
A Walk Through H as Director, Writer
1978
Vertical Features Remake
Vertical Features Remake as Director, Writer
1975
Windows
Windows as Director, Writer
1973
H Is for House
H Is for House as Director, Writer