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Peter Werner

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Peter Werner
Publicity Photo of Peter Werner
Born(1947-01-17)January 17, 1947
DiedMarch 21, 2023(2023-03-21) (aged 76)
Occupation(s)Film, television director
Years active1971–2019
Spouse(s)Marie Ashton (divorced)
Kedren Jones
Children3
Parent(s)Elizabeth Grumbach Werner
Henry Werner
FamilyTom Werner (brother)

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.

Biography

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Werner 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

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Werner'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

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  1. ^ Silbiger, Steve The Jewish Phenomenon: Seven Keys to the Enduring Wealth of a People p. 91
  2. ^ a b New York Times: "Paid Notice: Deaths WERNER, ELIZABETH GRUMBACH" February 17, 2003
  3. ^ Peter Werner at The Official Academy Awards Database
  4. ^ "I Married A Centerfold". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 13, 2013.
  5. ^ Memphis Jewish Film Festival: "FRONT OF THE CLASS" retrieved February 29, 2016
  6. ^ a b New York Times: "Weddings/Celebrations: Lillie Werner, Arun Singh" May 4, 2014
  7. ^ Peter Werner at FilmBug.com
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Peter Werner Dies: Prolific TV Director & Oscar Winner Was 76". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
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