Birthdate: August 21, 1944
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sydney
Peter Lindsay Weir AM is a renowned Australian film director who enjoyed a successful career spanning over forty years. He rose to prominence during the Australian New Wave cinema movement, with notable works such as “Picnic at Hanging Rock” and “Gallipoli.” Weir achieved international recognition with “The Year of Living Dangerously” and further solidified his reputation by directing acclaimed films in various genres, including “Dead Poets Society,” “The Truman Show,” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.” Throughout his career, he received six Academy Award nominations and was honored with the Academy Honorary Award for his lifetime achievement in 2022.
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