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Donald Petrie

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Donald Petrie

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Overview

  • Born
    April 2 · New York City, New York, USA
  • Height
    6′ 3″ (1.91 m)

Biography

    • Donald Petrie was born in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and actor, known for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Miss Congeniality (2000) and Grumpy Old Men (1993).

Family

  • Children
      Ebony Petrie
      Charlie Petrie
  • Parents
      Daniel Petrie
      Dorothea G. Petrie
  • Relatives
      Daniel Petrie Jr.(Sibling)
      Mary Petrie(Sibling)
      June Petrie(Sibling)

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  • Three of his films, Grumpy Old Men (1993), Richie Rich (1994) and Miss Congeniality(2000) all spawned sequels. However Petrie declined to return as director for each sequel and was replaced by another filmmaker for the second installment.
  • He played the character Doug in the 1979 T&A film H.O.T.S. (1979). Interestingly, he is the 20th person listed in the acting credits and the first male listed. The previous 19 are all women.
  • Brother of Daniel Petrie Jr., June Petrie and Mary Petrie.
  • Son of Daniel Petrie and Dorothea G. Petrie.
  • Served as the driver for Laurence Olivier during the production of The Betsy (1978).

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