Peter Hedges

Peter Hedges was born on July 6, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. He is a writer and director, known for What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Ben Is Back (2018) and Pieces of April (2003).




Bio:
Peter Hedges was born on July 6, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. He is a writer and director, known for What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Ben Is Back (2018) and Pieces of April (2003).


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With his wife, Susan Bruce (Titman), he is the father of actor Lucas Hedges.Has directed one Oscar nominated performance: Patricia Clarkson in Pieces of April (2003).Grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from Valley High School, before attending the North Carolina School of the Arts, where he studied acting and began writing plays.Son of Carole Joan (Simpson) and The Rev. Robert Boyden Hedges, an Episcopalian minister.He is a big fan of Norwegian singer Sondre Lerche. [Details Intro]