Peter H. Werner (January 17, 1947 – March 21, 2023) was an American film and television director. His 1976 film, In the Region of Ice, won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Peter Werner | |
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| Born | January 17, 1947 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 21, 2023 (aged 76) |
| Occupation(s) | Film, television director |
| Years active | 1971–2019 |
| Spouse(s) | Marie Ashton (divorced) Kedren Jones |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Elizabeth Grumbach Werner Henry Werner |
| Family | Tom Werner (brother) |
Biography
editWerner was born to a Jewish family,[1] in New York City, New York, one of three children born to Elizabeth (née Grumbach) and Henry Werner.[2] He had one sister, Patsy Werner Hanson, and one brother, Tom Werner.[2]
In 1977, Werner won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for directing the short film In the Region of Ice.[3] Since then he worked on primarily directing television amassing a number of television film credits namely Mama Flora's Family, Two Mothers for Zachary, Call Me Claus, I Married a Centerfold,[4] Gracie's Choice, Mom at Sixteen, Tempting Fate, among other films including Front of the Class (2008).[5]
His television series credits include Ghost Whisperer, Medium, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, A Different World, The Wonder Years, Moonlighting, and for the Graham Yost series Boomtown and Justified, among other series. He also directed a television movie in 2010 called Bond of Silence.
Personal life and death
editWerner's first wife was Marie Ashton; they later divorced.[6] His second wife was Kedren Jones.[6] Werner was the father of three children: Lillie Werner Singh, Katharine Werner, and James Werner. He was the older brother of television producer Tom Werner.[7]
Werner died of heart complications following a torn aorta in Wilmington, North Carolina, on March 21, 2023. He was 76.[8]
References
edit- ^ Silbiger, Steve The Jewish Phenomenon: Seven Keys to the Enduring Wealth of a People p. 91
- ^ a b New York Times: "Paid Notice: Deaths WERNER, ELIZABETH GRUMBACH" February 17, 2003
- ^ Peter Werner at The Official Academy Awards Database
- ^ "I Married A Centerfold". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 13, 2013.
- ^ Memphis Jewish Film Festival: "FRONT OF THE CLASS" retrieved February 29, 2016
- ^ a b New York Times: "Weddings/Celebrations: Lillie Werner, Arun Singh" May 4, 2014
- ^ Peter Werner at FilmBug.com
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Peter Werner Dies: Prolific TV Director & Oscar Winner Was 76". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
External links
edit- Peter Werner at IMDb