Paul Weitz

American filmmaker
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Paul Weitz

Summary

Paul Weitz is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on November 19, 1965[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,231 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Paul Weitz…
  • Paul Weitz was born on November 19, 1965[3].
  • Paul Weitz's father was John Weitz[9].
  • Paul Weitz's mother was Susan Kohner[10].
  • Paul Weitz held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Paul Weitz's native language[12].
  • Paul Weitz worked as a screenwriter[4].
  • Paul Weitz worked as a film producer[5].
  • Paul Weitz's professions included film director[6].
  • Paul Weitz's professions included actor[7].
  • Paul Weitz was educated at Wesleyan University[13].
  • Paul Weitz was educated at Collegiate School[14].
  • Paul Weitz was educated at Allen-Stevenson School[15].
  • Paul Weitz is recorded as male[16].
  • Paul Weitz's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Paul Weitz's Commons category is recorded as Paul Weitz[18].
  • Paul Weitz's family name is recorded as Weitz[19].
  • Paul Weitz's given name is recorded as Paul[20].
  • Paul Weitz's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[21].
  • Paul Weitz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Paul Weitz's start of work period is recorded as 1998[23].
  • Paul Weitz's sibling is recorded as Chris Weitz[24].
  • Paul Weitz's writing language is recorded as English[25].
  • Paul Weitz's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Paul Weitz[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Paul Weitz… he was born on November 19, 1965[3]. His father was John Weitz[9]. His mother was Susan Kohner[10]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Wesleyan University[13], a university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1831[29]; Collegiate School[14], an independent school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1628[32], headquartered in New York City[33]; and Allen-Stevenson School[15], a private school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1883[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], and actor[7].

Why It Matters

Paul Weitz ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,231 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Paul Weitz born?

Paul Weitz's place of birth was New York City[2].

Who were Paul Weitz's parents?

Paul Weitz's father was John Weitz[9]. Paul Weitz's mother was Susan Kohner[10].

What did Paul Weitz do for work?

Paul Weitz worked as screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], and actor[7].

Where did Paul Weitz go to school?

Paul Weitz was educated at Wesleyan University[13], Collegiate School[14], and Allen-Stevenson School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation screenwriter, film producer, film director +1
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  2. 4d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation screenwriter, film producer, film director +1
    Given name Paul
    Image Paul Weitz at 2015 Sundance.jpg, Paul Weitz at 2015 Sundance (cropped).jpg
    Instance of human
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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