Peter Spears
Production
Biography
Peter Spears (born November 29, 1965) is an American actor and filmmaker. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Overland Park, Kansas. Spears is best known for winning an Oscar for producing Nomadland (2020), and for producing film Call Me by Your Name (2017). He directed the underground cult-favorite short film Ernest and Bertram, which portrayed Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie as gay lovers, and developed the television series Nightmare Cafe and John from Cincinnati.
Filmography
Acting (9)
2021
Nomadlandas Peter
7.2
2020
Subletas David
6.7
2017
Call Me by Your Nameas Isaac
8.1
2003
Something's Gotta Giveas Danny Benjamin
6.6
1998
The Opposite of Sexas Dr. Allen
6.2
1997
The Love Bugas Young Dr. Stumpfel
5.7
1995
Father of the Bride Part IIas Dr. Wagner
6.3
1994
Cries from the Heartas Jeff
6.0
1992
5.8
Production & Directing (15)
2025
On Swift HorsesProducer
6.2
2024
QueerExecutive Producer
6.5
2024
DriftProducer
6.1
2022
Bones and AllProducer
7.0
2021
NomadlandProducer
7.2
2017
Call Me by Your NameProducer
8.1
2014
Until We CouldProducer
7.0
2007
CarelessWriter
5.8
2007
CarelessDirector
5.8
2002
Ernest and BertramWriter
7.3
2002
Ernest and BertramDirector
7.3
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Mike Nichols: A LifeProducer
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Leading MenProducer
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The Fredy Hirsch StoryProducer
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On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousProducer