Peter Atencio Explained

Peter Atencio
Birth Date:15 March 1983[1] [2]
Birth Place:Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation:TV and film director
Known For:Key & Peele, Keanu

Peter Atencio (born March 15, 1983) is an American television and film director best known for directing the sketch comedy series Key & Peele, as well as the duo's feature film Keanu, released in 2016.

Career

Atencio directed all episodes of the sketch comedy series Key & Peele, starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, which aired on Comedy Central.[3] [4]

In 2016, Atencio directed the action-comedy film Keanu, starring Key and Peele, which was released in the U.S. by Warner Bros. on April 29.[5] [6]

In 2017, Atencio directed the action-comedy series Jean-Claude Van Johnson starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, which was released in the U.S. by Amazon Studios on December 15, 2017.

In April 14, 2021, it was announced that Atencio would direct the comedy film The Machine, based on Bert Kreischer's life and career, who is also attached as star, for Legendary Entertainment.[7]

Filmography

Television

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peter Atencio, the silent partner behind 'Key & Peele,' makes his presence known throughout 'Keanu'. 29 April 2016. 19 February 2020. 15 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615105242/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-keanu-peter-atencio-20160429-story.html. live.
  2. Atencio. Peter Atencio. 444886611881254913. 15 March 2014. It's my birthday, so if I say we're gonna discuss the theological allegories in the Matrix trilogy THEN BITCH THATS WHAT WE GONNA DO..
  3. News: How Director Peter Atencio Acts as the Unsung, Essential Third Member of 'Key and Peele'. April 3, 2016. Splitsider. November 14, 2013. en-US. April 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160407041245/http://splitsider.com/2013/11/how-director-peter-atencio-acts-as-the-unsung-essential-third-member-of-key-and-peele/. dead.
  4. News: Wenzel. John. "Key & Peele's" secret weapon is director Peter Atencio. April 3, 2016. www.denverpost.com. November 13, 2013. April 15, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160415004226/http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_24525296/key-amp-amp-peeles-secret-weapon-is-director. live.
  5. News: Bowles. Scott. 'Key & Peele' In New Line Deal For First Joint Film, About Purloined Feline 'Keanu'. April 3, 2016. Deadline. October 20, 2014. en-US. March 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305211245/http://deadline.com/2014/10/key-and-peele-movie-new-line-cinema-keanu-854553/. live.
  6. News: Pedersen. Erik. Warner Bros Moves Key & Peele Starrer 'Keanu' Back One Week – Update. April 3, 2016. Deadline. January 12, 2016. en-US. January 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160102152856/http://deadline.com/2015/05/keanu-release-date-going-in-style-key-and-peele-morgan-freeman-michael-caine-1201433439/. live.
  7. Web site: Justin. Kroll. Peter Atencio To Direct Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer. Deadline. April 14, 2021. April 16, 2021. April 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210416015152/https://deadline.com/2021/04/peter-atencio-the-machine-bert-kreischer-1234734321/. live.