Chris Weitz
Known for
Chris Weitz spends the working day as a screenwriter whose decisions are visible on screen even when the name is not. Most of this work was done in rooms the audience never sees. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' accounts for most of whatever public profile there is. 'Cinderella' is close behind in visibility. It started in 1998, at the age of 29. The record leans toward romance.
Chris Weitz
15 Movies
2 Series
Chris Weitz spends the working day as a screenwriter whose decisions are visible on screen even when the name is not. Most of this work was done in rooms the audience never sees. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' accounts for most of whatever public profile there is. 'Cinderella' is close behind in visibility. It started in 1998, at the age of 29. The record leans toward romance.
Movies
Writer
Cinderella
2015
Director
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2009
Plays Martin Coleman
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
2005
Writer
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
Director
The Golden Compass
2007
Director
About a Boy
2002
Director
Afraid
2024
Director
Operation Finale
2018
Director
Down to Earth
2001
Director
A Better Life
2011
Plays Chuck
Chuck & Buck
2000
TV Shows
Latest Trailers
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Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas
Full Filmography
Rogue One: The Andor Cut
Writer
2026
Film
Murderbot
Creator
2025–
TV
Afraid
Director
2024
Film
The Creator
Screenplay
2023
Film
Pinocchio
Screenplay
2022
Film
Operation Finale
Director
2018
Film
The Mountain Between Us
Screenplay
2017
Film
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Screenplay
2016
Film
Cinderella
Screenplay
2015
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris Weitz and where are they from?
Chris Weitz is 56 years old, born on November 30, 1969 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Chris Weitz?
Chris Weitz is best known for directing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Cinderella.
How many movies has Chris Weitz directed?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Chris Weitz has directed or written 15 films and worked on 2 TV shows.
What was Chris Weitz's first movie?
The career of Chris Weitz began with Merlin ().
What is Chris Weitz's most recent movie or series?
Chris Weitz's most recent release is Rogue One: The Andor Cut, which premiered on May 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Chris Weitz created or directed?
On television, Chris Weitz has appeared in Murderbot, Off Centre.
Chris Weitz
1969-11-30 · New York City, New York, USA
Christopher John Weitz (born November 30, 1969) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor. He is best known for his work with his brother Paul on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy; the latter earned the Weitz brothers a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Among his other main works, Weitz directed the film adaptation of the novel The Golden Compass and the film adaptation of New Moon from the series of Twilight books, wrote the screenplay for Disney's 2015 live-action adaptation of Cinderella, and co-wrote Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with Tony Gilroy.