Peter Rodger
Peter Rodger | |
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Born |
Peter Anthony Rodger April 6, 1965[1] |
Nationality | British |
Occupation |
Filmmaker Photographer Commercial director |
Notable work | Oh My God (2009) |
Spouse(s) |
Li-Chin Rodger (divorced 1998) Soumaya Akaaboune |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | George Rodger |
Website | |
Official website |
Peter Anthony Rodger is a British filmmaker and photographer, known for his 2009 documentary film Oh My God, as well as his work as a second unit director on The Hunger Games.[2] Rodger has won a number of awards, including from the Houston International Film Festival, the Chicago International Film Festival, the Telly Awards, the Mobius Awards, and the US International Film and Video Festival.[3]
Personal life
Rodger is based in the United States and is the son of the photographer George Rodger.[4] His eldest son, Elliot, carried out the 2014 Isla Vista killings, killing six people and then himself on May 23, 2014.[5]
References
- ↑ "Lichin Chin Rodger – Santa Barbara Killer Elliot Rodger’s Mother". dailyentertainmentnews.com. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ↑ Peter Rodger at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ "Peter Rodger: Hollywood director now known for son Elliot's infamy". MSN. May 25, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Peter Rodger". Saatchi Gallery. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Hollywood director's son kills six in rampage". aljazeera.com. Retrieved 1 June 2014.