Peter Farrelly - Actor Profile

Peter Farrelly

Directing
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
18Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 17, 1956
Birth Place: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA

About Peter Farrelly

Peter John Farrelly (born December 17, 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. Along with his brother Bobby, the Farrelly brothers are best known for directing and producing quirky and romantic comedy films such as Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, Me, Myself and Irene, There's Something About Mary, and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid. Farrelly solo-directed and co-wrote the comedy-drama Green Book (2018), which won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018, the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay, and the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Farrelly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Farrelly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Peter Farrelly's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 67% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Farrelly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Peter Farrelly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Farrelly's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special (2003) movie poster
★10.0

Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special — Woody Harrelson hosts a special tribute to the Three Stooges in honor of their 75th Anniversary. In addition to classic

Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special

2003•Comedy
★10.0
Making a Scene: Fever Pitch (2005) movie poster
★10.0

Making a Scene: Fever Pitch — Behind the scenes talks about what it was like to make a fictional film about an event as it was really happening.

Making a Scene: Fever Pitch

2005
★10.0
Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal (2001) movie poster
★10.0

Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal — A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming feature film "Shallow Hal," starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black and Jason Alex

Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal

2001•Documentary
★8.3
Rocksteppy (2017) movie poster
★8.3

Rocksteppy — Phil and Colin Beverly are two inept small-town brothers with big dreams, and a song-and-dance rock group to take them t

Rocksteppy

2017•Music
★8.0
Being 'Shallow Hal' (2001) movie poster
★8.0

Being 'Shallow Hal' — The HBO special is hosted by star Brooke Burns, who spends more time talking to people on the street about what it means

Being 'Shallow Hal'

2001•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Farrelly.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie Self Hit Similar →
2020 Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp Self Hit Similar →
2020 Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness Self Hit Similar →
2018 Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché Self Hit Similar →
2018 The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man Himself Hit Similar →
2017 Rocksteppy Himself Super Hit Similar →
2015 "That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To' Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Clear History Poker Buddy Average Similar →
2008 Critic Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Farrelly Bros.: In the French Tradition Self Flop Similar →
2007 The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriters Peter & Bobby Farrelly Himself Flop Similar →
2005 Making a Scene: Fever Pitch Himself Super Hit Similar →
2004 Making It Stick: The Makeup Effects of Stuck on You Self Flop Similar →
2004 Stuck Together: Bringing Stuck on You to the Screen Self Flop Similar →
2003 Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Shallow Hal: Seeing Through the Make-up Self Average Similar →
2001 Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Being 'Shallow Hal' Self Super Hit Similar →

Peter Farrelly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Farrelly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Farrelly is "Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Farrelly acted in?

Peter Farrelly has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Farrelly?

Other notable films include "Making a Scene: Fever Pitch", "Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal", and "Rocksteppy".