Peter Rodger
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Peter Anthony Rodger (born 6 April 1965) is a British filmmaker, photographer, and commercial director. Rodger is known for his 2009 documentary film Oh My God, as well as for his work as a second unit director on The Hunger Games (2012). He is the recipient of accolades from the Houston International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Telly Awards, the Mobius Awards, and US International Film and Video Festival.[2]
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.jpg) Rodger in an undated photo | |
| Born | Peter Anthony Rodger[1] 6 April 1965 |
| Education | Maidstone College of Art |
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| Notable work | Oh My God (2009) |
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| Children | 3, including Elliot |
| Parent | George Rodger |
| Website | Official website |
Personal life
Rodger was born on April 6, 1965,[citation needed] as the second son of British photojournalist George Rodger and his American assistant wife, Lois "Jinx" Rodger (née Witherspoon).[3]
Rodger married Ong Li Chin Tye, a Malaysian Chinese nurse who worked on film sets and later a research assistant for a film company. They had two children, Elliot (1991–2014) and Georgia (b. 1995).[4]
In c. 1996, Rodger moved together with his family from the United Kingdom to California.[4] In 1998, he divorced his wife, Li Chin Tye.[4] In 1999, after his divorce, Rodger married Moroccan actress Soumaya Akaaboune,[4] with whom he had his third child and second son, Jazz.[5]
In 2014, his eldest son, Elliot Rodger, murdered six people and injured fourteen others in Isla Vista, California, then killed himself.[6] Afterwards, Peter gave several interviews to shed light on the incident and Elliot's upbringing.[7] Following this incident, his remaining son's name was changed.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2009 | Oh My God | Director, producer, writer, narrator, cinematographer |
| 2012 | The Hunger Games | Second unit director |
| 2018 | Glimpsed | Director, producer, writer, cinematographer |
| 2024 | It's Time... | Director |
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