Peter Cattaneo

Director Peter Cattaneo in Strand Releasing's Opal Dream - 2006

Biography

Born 00/00/1964

British director Peter Cattaneo first captured critical attention for his whimsical short "Dear Rosie" (1990). Optioned for future rights by Sigourney Weaver, "Dear Rosie" earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short. After directing the BBC film "Loved Up" (1996), which created a...
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Awards

  • In 1998, received London Critics Circle Film Award for British Newcomer of the Year
  • In 1998, received MTV Movie Award for Best New Filmmaker
  • In 1998, received Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Film

Highlights

  • In 2008, Directed the story of a failed drummer (Rainn Wilson) who is given a second chance at fame in "The Rocker"
  • In 2005, Helmed the feel good family tale "Opal Dream"
  • In 2001, Directed the comedy "Lucky Break"; shown at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival

Family & Companions

  • wife: living together in London (1997)
  • mother: Worked at Bentalls
  • sister: Committed suicide c. 1971

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