Peter Farrelly

Director, Writer, Producer, Actor

December 17, 1956 (69 years)
Peter John Farrelly (born December 17, 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. Along with his brother Bobby, the Farrelly brothers are best known for directing and producing quirky and romantic comedy films such as Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, Me, Myself and Irene, There's Something About Mary, and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid.

Farrelly solo-directed and co-wrote the comedy-drama Green Book (2018), which won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018, the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay, and the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

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Known For

  • Green Book
    Green Book2018
  • Dumb and Dumber
    Dumb and Dumber1994
  • There's Something About Mary
    There's Something About Mary1998
  • Me, Myself & Irene
    Me, Myself & Irene2000
  • Shallow Hal
    Shallow Hal2001
  • Hall Pass
    Hall Pass2011
  • Movie 43
    Movie 432013
  • The Heartbreak Kid
    The Heartbreak Kid2007
  • Dumb and Dumber To
    Dumb and Dumber To2014
  • Ricky Stanicky
    Ricky Stanicky2024
  • Kingpin
    Kingpin1996
  • The Greatest Beer Run Ever
    The Greatest Beer Run Ever2022
  • Stuck on You
    Stuck on You2003
  • Fever Pitch
    Fever Pitch2005
  • Loudermilk
    Loudermilk3 seasons
  • Dear Santa
    Dear Santa2024
  • Osmosis Jones
    Osmosis Jones2001
  • The Three Stooges
    The Three Stooges2012
  • Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
    Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd2003
  • Balls Up
    Balls Up2026

Featured Videos

  • Peter Farrelly On First Hearing About The Story
    Peter Farrelly On First Hearing About The StoryGreen BookNov 9, 2018
  • Dumb And Dumber To: Peter & Bobby Farrelly On How Jim & Jeff Bring These Great Characters To Life
    Dumb And Dumber To: Peter & Bobby Farrelly On How Jim & Jeff Bring These Great Characters To LifeDumb and Dumber ToNov 3, 2014
  • Peter Farrelly And Bobby Farrelly
    Peter Farrelly And Bobby FarrellyThe Three StoogesApr 2, 2012

Filmography

2024
Dear Santa · as Screenplay
2022
2021
2018
2017
2014
2012
The Three Stooges · as Screenplay
2011
Hall Pass · as Screenplay
2007
The Heartbreak Kid · as Screenplay
2003
Stuck on You · as Screenplay
2001
Shallow Hal · as Screenplay
2000
Me, Myself & Irene · as Screenplay
1999
Outside Providence · as Screenplay
1998
1994
1987

2026
2024
2023
Daruma · as Executive Producer
2023
Lucky Hank · as Executive Producer
2021
The Now · as Executive Producer
2021
Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie · as Executive Producer
2018
2017
Hot Summer Nights · as Executive Producer
2017
Loudermilk · as Executive Producer
2017
The Black Ghiandola · as Consulting Producer
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2009
The Lost Son of Havana · as Executive Producer
2008
Unhitched · as Executive Producer
2005
2003
Blitt Happens · as Executive Producer
2003
2002
Ozzy & Drix · as Executive Producer
2001
2001
2001
2000
1999
1998
There's Something About Mary · as Executive Producer

2013
Clear History · as Poker Buddy
2013
Movie 43 · as Peter Farrelly (segment: The Pitch)
2009
2005
Attack of the Show · as Director, Hall Pass
1999

2026
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! · as Self - Filmmaker
2021
2021
In.clu.sion · as Self - Entertainer
2020
2020
2020
2019
2019
The Oscars · as Self - Winner
2019
2019 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Winner
2018
2018
2017
2017
Rocksteppy · as Himself
2017
2015
2015
2014
2014
2012
2011
2009
2009
2008
Crítico · as Self
2007
Chelsea Lately · as Self - Guest Assistant
2007
2005
2003
2003
2002
Reel Comedy · as Self
2002
2001
2000
Backstory (2000) · as Self
2000
1999
1999 MTV Movie Awards · as Self - Winner
1998
Behind the Zipper with Magda · as Self - Director
1997
The View · as Self
1992
1992
HBO First Look · as Self
1992
1981
1979
1953

2024
Ricky Stanicky · as Screenstory
2003
Blitt Happens · as Written By
2003
1989
Seinfeld · as Story By