About

Known credits:
10
Birthday:
1944-07-24
Place of birth:
San Mareno, California, USA
Website:
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Peter Thompson

Overview

Peter Thompson (7/24/1944 – 5/23/2013) was an American filmmaker renowned for his innovative documentary style. Born in San Marino, California, he pursued studies in classical guitar under Andrés Segovia and earned degrees in comparative literature from the University of California, Irvine. Thompson's filmography includes notable works such as Two Portraits (1982), Universal Hotel (1986), and Universal Citizen (1987). His films often explore complex human experiences through minimalist techniques, earning him recognition as a significant yet underappreciated figure in Chicago's film scene.

Known for

Acting
1987 Universal Citizen Actor Narrator 59
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1986 Universal Hotel Actor The Narrator 59
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Directing
2009 Lowlands Directing Director 58
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2003 El Movimiento Directing Director N/A
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1987 Universal Citizen Directing Director 59
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1986 Universal Hotel Directing Director 59
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1982 Two Portraits Directing Director 59
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Writing
2009 Lowlands Writing Writer 58
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Production
2003 El Movimiento Production Producer N/A
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1988 The Ann Jillian Story Production Producer 59
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