Peter Spears

Peter Spears

60 · Born: Nov 29, 1965

Personal Details

BornNov 29, 1965 Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Biography

Peter Spears is a multifaceted artist, celebrated for his impressive accomplishments in both acting and filmmaking. He is perhaps most notably recognized for his Oscar-winning production of "Nomadland" (2021) at the 93rd Academy Awards, a film that also garnered numerous other prestigious awards, including the BAFTA, Golden Globe, PGA Award, and the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice Film Festival.

Spears' extensive filmography boasts a wide range of critically acclaimed productions, including the 2017 film "Call Me By Your Name", for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also produced the MGM feature "Bones and All", a film that reunited him with director Luca Guadagnino and star Timothée Chalamet, and won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

In addition to his work as a producer, Spears has also ventured into the realm of directing, helming the underground cult-favorite short film "Ernest and Bertram". Furthermore, he has developed several television series, including "Nightmare Café" and "John from Cincinnati".

As an actor, Spears has made notable appearances in films such as "Call Me By Your Name", "Something's Gotta Give", "The Opposite of Sex", and "Father of the Bride Part II", as well as television series like "Friends" and "E.R". His most recent acting credits include the film "Sublet", directed by Eytan Fox.

In 2020, Spears founded his own production company, Cor Cordium, which is currently developing multiple projects across film and television.

Career

2021
Nomadland
Nomadland as Peter
2020
Sublet
Sublet as David
2003
Something's Gotta Give
Something's Gotta Give as Danny Benjamin
1998
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney as Young Dr. Stumpfel
1991
2007
Careless
Careless as Director, Writer
2002
Ernest & Bertram
Ernest & Bertram as Director, Writer