Peter Chelsom facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peter Chelsom
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Chelsom on set of The Space Between Us, summer 2015
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| Born | 20 April 1956 Blackpool, Lancashire, England
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| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Film director, actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse(s) | Lindsay McCracken |
| Children | 3 |
Peter Chelsom (born April 20, 1956) is a British film director, writer, and actor. He has directed many popular movies. Some of his well-known films include Hector and the Search for Happiness, Serendipity, and Shall We Dance? Peter Chelsom is part of important film groups like the British Academy and the American Academy.
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Early Life and Education
Peter Chelsom was born in Blackpool, England. His parents, Kay and Reginald Chelsom, owned an antiques shop. He went to Wrekin College for his schooling. Later, he studied at the Central School of Drama in London. Peter Chelsom has citizenship in both the United States and the United Kingdom. He is also an honorary citizen of a small town in Italy called Fivizzano.
Peter Chelsom's Career in Film
Before he turned 30, Peter Chelsom was a busy actor. He performed in plays with famous actors like Patrick Stewart and Sir Anthony Hopkins. He also appeared in several TV shows and movies. One of these was A Woman of Substance in 1985.
While acting, Chelsom became very interested in writing and directing films. His first movie as a director was a short film called Treacle. It was nominated for a BAFTA award, which is a big honor in British film. This film was shown at many festivals around the world.
Directing Feature Films
Peter Chelsom's first full-length movie was the romantic comedy Hear My Song in 1991. This film was inspired by the life of an Irish singer named Josef Locke. The movie was praised by critics. Peter Chelsom won an award for Best Newcomer for his work on this film.
His next movie, Funny Bones (1995), was a comedy about two half-brothers. They would do anything to make people laugh. This film won "Best Picture" at five different film festivals in Europe. It also won the "Peter Sellers Award for Comedy."
In 1998, Chelsom directed The Mighty. This film was based on the popular book Freak the Mighty. It starred famous actors like Sharon Stone and Gillian Anderson. The movie received two Golden Globe nominations.
He then directed Town and Country in 2001. That same year, he directed Serendipity. This romantic comedy starred John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. It was very popular and earned a lot of money.
In 2004, Chelsom directed Shall We Dance? This movie was a remake of an older Japanese film. It starred Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, and Susan Sarandon. The film was a huge success worldwide.
Peter Chelsom also directed Hannah Montana: The Movie for Disney in 2009. This movie was a big hit at the box office. It broke records on its opening weekend in the USA.
In 2014, he directed Hector and the Search for Happiness. This film starred Simon Pegg as a psychiatrist who travels the world. He is looking for what truly makes people happy. Peter Chelsom won "Best Director" for this film at a festival in Monte Carlo.
His most recent film, The Space Between Us (2017), is a science fiction romance. It features actors like Gary Oldman and Asa Butterfield.
Filmography: Director
Short film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
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| 1987 | Treacle | Yes | Yes |
Feature film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Hear My Song | Yes | Yes |
| 1995 | Funny Bones | Yes | Yes |
| 1998 | The Mighty | Yes | No |
| 2001 | Town & Country | Yes | No |
| Serendipity | Yes | No | |
| 2004 | Shall We Dance? | Yes | No |
| 2009 | Hannah Montana: The Movie | Yes | No |
| 2014 | Hector and the Search for Happiness | Yes | Yes |
| 2017 | The Space Between Us | Yes | No |
| 2021 | Security | Yes | No |
| 2024 | A Sudden Case of Christmas | Yes | No |
Filmography: Actor
Peter Chelsom has also acted in several TV series and movies. Here are some of them:
- Sorrell and Son (TV Series, 1984) as Kit Sorrell
- A Woman of Substance (TV Mini-Series, 1985) as Edwin Fairley
- Bill the Minder (TV Series, 1985) as The Narrator
- Christmas Present (TV Movie, 1985) as Nigel Playfayre
- Time and the Conways (TV Movie, 1985) as Alan Conway
- Indian Summer (1987) as Oliver Sutherland
Awards and Recognition
Peter Chelsom has won and been nominated for many awards for his work.
- For Treacle (1988):
* Nominated for Best Short Film at the BAFTA Awards.
- For Hear My Song (1991):
* Won Most Promising Newcomer at the Evening Standard British Film Awards. * Won British Newcomer of the Year at the London Critics Circle Film Awards.
- For Funny Bones (1995):
* Won Grand Prix at the Paris Film Festival. * Won Golden Hitchcock at the Dinard British Film Festival. * Won the "Peter Sellers Award for Comedy" at the Evening Standard British Film Awards.
- For The Mighty (1998):
* Won Silver Gryphon at the Giffoni Film Festival.
- For Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014):
* Won Best Director at the Monte-Carlo Comedy Film Festival.
See also
In Spanish: Peter Chelsom para niños
