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Peter Segal

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Peter Segal
Segal promotingGet SmartatWonderCon
Born1962 (age 61–62)
United States
Occupation(s)Film director,screenwriter
Years active1991–present
SpouseLinda Brogmus

Peter Segal(born 1962) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Segal has directed thecomedicfilmsNaked Gun33+1⁄3:The Final Insult(1994),Tommy Boy(1995),My Fellow Americans(1996),The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps(2000),Anger Management(2003),50 First Dates(2004),The Longest Yard(2005),Get Smart(2008),Grudge Match(2013), andMy Spy(2020).[1]

Early life and education[edit]

Segal grew up inNew York City,where his father was head of publicity atMGM.In the 1970s, Segal and his family moved toLos Angeles.Segal attended theUniversity of Southern California,where he doublemajoredinBroadcast JournalismandEnglish.[2]

Segal graduated from theUSC School of Cinema and Television.[3][4]

Career[edit]

Segal began his career writing and directing television. In 2002, he created theNBCsitcomHidden Hills(2002–2003). In 1995, he formed his production company, Callahan Filmworks, along with long-time producing partner Michael Ewing.[4]

Segal made his feature film directorial debut in 1994 withNaked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult,starringLeslie NielsenandGeorge Kennedy.[5][6][7][8][9]

Segal went on to directChris FarleyinTommy Boy(1995).[10][11]The film also starsDavid Spade,and it is considered a "now-iconic cult classic."[12]

Segal directed thecomedy filmMy Fellow Americans(1996), starringJack Lemmon,James GarnerandLauren Bacall.[3][4]

Segal directed the comedyNutty Professor II: The Klumps(2000), starringEddie Murphy.[3][4]

Segal directedAdam Sandlerfor the first time inAnger Management(2003), which also starredJack Nicholson.[13][14][15]When asked by theBBCwho was the most famous person in his contacts book, Segal replied, "I have to say, it's very obvious now, it's Jack Nicholson. I've kept his number on my speed dial just so I can show it to friends. I could call him up out of the blue, but I'm worried he might say 'Pete who?'"[3]

Segal collaborated with Sandler again in50 First Dates(2004), which also starredDrew Barrymore.[14][16][17][18][19]

Segal collaborated with Sandler for the third time inThe Longest Yard(2005), a remake of the1974 film of the same name.[2][3]The film has become the second highest grossing sports comedy in history.[4]

After directing three of Sandler's films, Segal's next film becameGet Smart(2008). It is an adaptation of the'60s television series of the same namethat was created byMel BrooksandBuck Henry.Segal stated in an interview withAMCthat he loved the show so much as a kid. The film starredSteve Carell,Anne Hathaway,Dwayne Johnson,Alan ArkinandTerence Stamp.[20][21][22][23][24]

Segal also directedGrudge Match(2013), which starredRobert De Niro,Sylvester Stallone,Kevin Hart,Alan Arkin,Kim BasingerandJon Bernthal.[9][25][26]

Personal life[edit]

When asked in a September 2014 interview by theBBCif he believes inGod,Segal replied: "I do. I'm very spiritual and I'mJewishby faith. I'm not a practising Jew, I'm more of a recreational Jew. I celebrate the holidays and I try to inform my kids about their heritage because I think we all at some point have to defend our heritage and if they get picked on I want them to know why. "[3]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Title Year Director Producer
1994 Naked Gun33+1⁄3:The Final Insult Yes No
1995 Tommy Boy Yes No
1996 My Fellow Americans Yes No
2000 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Yes No
2003 Anger Management Yes No
2004 50 First Dates Yes No
2005 The Longest Yard Yes No
2008 Get Smart Yes Executive
2013 Grudge Match Yes Yes
2018 Second Act Yes Executive
2020 My Spy Yes Yes
2024 My Spy: The Eternal City Yes Yes

Acting credits

Title Year Role
1994 Naked Gun33+1⁄3:The Final Insult 1# Producer of 'Sawdust & Mildew'
1996 My Fellow Americans TV Technician
2000 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Scared Popcorn Man

Television[edit]

Title Year Director Producer Writer Notes
1987 Bikini II: The Saga Continues Yes Yes Yes TV short
1993 The Jackie Thomas Show Yes Yes No Episodes "Write This Way" and "Aloha, Io-wahu"
2002-2003 Hidden Hills No Executive Yes Also creator;
Wrote episode "Pilot"
2014-2016 Shameless Yes No No Episodes "Strangers on a Train", "The Two Lisas" and "Pimp's Paradise"
Survivor's Remorse Yes No No Episodes "How to Build a Brand", "Grown-Ass Man",
"Starts and Stops" and "The Night of the Crash"
2016 Angie Tribeca Yes No No Episode "Commissioner Bigfish"
2021 Heels Yes Executive No Directed 7 episodes

TV movies

Title Year Director Producer Writer
1989 Premiere: Inside the Summer Blockbusters Uncredited Contributing No
1992 The Road Warriors Yes Executive No
2010 In Security Yes Executive Yes
2012 Prodigy Bully Yes Executive No
2015 Ken Jeong Made Me Do It Yes Executive No

TV specials

Title Year Director Producer Writer
1991 Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth Yes Yes No
1992 Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth 2 Yes Yes Yes
1993 Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth 3 Yes Yes Yes
2022 Sebastian Maniscalco: Is It Me? Yes No No

References[edit]

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  2. ^abTinkham, Chris (24 December 2013)."Peter Segal: Ringside View".Under the Radar.Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved4 March2015.
  3. ^abcdefRussell, Jamie (24 September 2014)."No.14: Peter Segal".BBC Online.Archivedfrom the original on 25 September 2015.Retrieved4 March2015.
  4. ^abcde"Comedy@SCA Presents: Dying is Easy, Comedy is Hard - An Evening with Steve Carell and Peter Segal".USC School of Cinematic Arts.18 November 2011.Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  5. ^"Veteran Comedy Director Peter Segal Announced as Hershey(R)'s Take 5(R) Film Contest Judge;Taste and Believeand Win $10,000 ".The Hershey Company.12 June 2006. Archived fromthe originalon 2 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  6. ^Miller, Neil (2 August 2007)."INTERVIEW: GET SMART DIRECTOR PETER SEGAL".Film School Rejects.Archived fromthe originalon 1 March 2011.Retrieved5 March2015.
  7. ^Douglas, Edward (28 July 2007)."Comic-Con Exclusive: Peter Segal on Shazam!".Superhero Hype!.Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  8. ^Neuman, Clayton (23 June 2008)."Masters of SciFi – An Interview with Get Smart Director Peter Segal".Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  9. ^abTopel, Fred (24 December 2013)."Exclusive Interview: Peter Segal on Grudge Match and Shazam".CraveOnline.Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  10. ^Lesnick, Silas (23 December 2013)."Interview: Director Peter Segal Steps Into the Ring for Grudge Match".ComingSoon.net.Archivedfrom the original on 21 March 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
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  12. ^Norton, Damen (23 January 2014)."HeyUGuys Interview: Grudge Match Director Peter Segal On New Orleans and.. Johnny Quest?".Archivedfrom the original on 3 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  13. ^Paur, Joey."Disney Hires Peter Segal to Direct GOBLINS".Archivedfrom the original on 9 March 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  14. ^abRomano, Nick (26 December 2013)."'Shazam' Movie No Longer Fits Into the Planned DC Universe, Says Director Peter Segal ".ScreenCrush.Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  15. ^Andreeva, Nellie (15 September 2014)."Peter Segal To Direct & Executive Produce MTV's Ken Jeong Comedy Pilot".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved7 March2015.
  16. ^Khouri, Andy (23 February 2012)."Warner Bros. Wants the 'Get Smart' Guy to Make a 'Bleach' Movie".ComicsAlliance.Archived fromthe originalon 21 March 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  17. ^Raup, Jordan (22 February 2012)."Warner Bros. Revives 'Bleach' Adaptation With 'Get Smart' Director Peter Segal".Archivedfrom the original on 3 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  18. ^Miller, Rob (7 August 2013)."Live-Action 'Jetsons' Movie Gets 'Smart' New Director".Screen Rant.Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  19. ^Grace, Whitney (24 November 2014)."Peter Segal Tapped by Disney to Direct 'Goblins'".Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved5 March2015.
  20. ^Weintraub, Steve "Frosty" (24 December 2013)."Director Peter Segal Talks GRUDGE MATCH, Casting De Niro and Stallone, and More; Reveals What Happened With SHAZAM and GET SMART 2".Collider.Archivedfrom the original on 4 November 2014.Retrieved7 March2015.
  21. ^Anderson, Derek (19 November 2014)."'Get Smart' Director Peter Segal to Helm Disney's 'Goblins'".Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved7 March2015.
  22. ^Pearson, Ben (24 May 2012)."'Get Smart' Director Peter Segal to Build 'The Machine' with Vin Diesel ".Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved7 March2015.
  23. ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (19 November 2014)."Peter Segal To Direct Children's Tale 'Goblins' For Disney".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved7 March2015.
  24. ^Romano, Paul (23 December 2013)."Director Peter Segal Looks Back On Scrapped SHAZAM Movie".Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2015.Retrieved7 March2015.
  25. ^Larson, Jared (31 December 2013)."DIRECTOR PETER SEGAL TALKS SHAZAM ON THE BIG SCREEN".IGN.Archivedfrom the original on 3 April 2015.Retrieved7 March2015.
  26. ^Shwayder, Maya (17 December 2013)."Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro in Fighting Form at 'Grudge Match' Premiere".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 3 April 2015.Retrieved7 March2015.

External links[edit]

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